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I've had my Aerius 2 for about 20 years, and it's one of those things that you know you'll never get rid of. Very stable, and a very personal craft -- you "feel" the water, instead of fighting it. Although it's expensive, it is a great investment. They will always be valued.
- Ack. Paddler.net
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Any kayak made continuously for nearly 100 years has got to have the design parameters right. Easy to assemble and with a reinforced Hypalon skin the Klepper Expedition is tough and reliable. It is a very stable platform built for comfort not for speed. It excels in the open sea where the flexibility of frame and skin structure makes tracking very easy compared with a hard shell kayak. The sailing ability is also a great positive.
- Ack. Paddler.net
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A terrific touring kayak. Very comfortable seats even after extended time. Can pack in enough stuff for two for a month in the wilderness. Assembly is easy after the first time. Replacement parts are easy to obtain, anything from the smallest fitting to new frame members to a new skin. Workmanship is excellent. The red hull tends to fade to a pinky-red, but other colors are stable. When not using it, take it apart. Don't leave it for long periods in the sun. We have paddled in the Arctic and the tropics, rivers lakes and oceans. Love it. Expensive, but worth it.
- Ack. Paddler.net
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I have two Kleppers Aerius Doubles (EXP), both purchased used. I find they go together quickly, are stable, and easy to paddle. One is 25 years old and the other about 20 yrs old. I have using them for about 7 years. I have not had to replace anything or do any major repairs so far. I did have to bend back a metal fitting that was tweaked during a flight to the US from overseas. I do need to varnish the older Kleppers wood as some varnish has worn off in parts due to heavy use. The heavy hulls are nice, but if know that you are not going where they will get too abused, perhaps consider the standard model. It is less expensive, and weighs a bit less (extra luggage fees). I do like the paddle parks (EXP) and the keel strips, but you can add that to the regular Aerius. Take your time setting them up the first few outings. After that it becomes second nature, and they go together quickly. - When it is cold out it is nice having the wood frame!
- Ack. Paddler.net
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Foldable,stable,with large storage capacity,strong hull,extra strong boat skin. Can travel on airlines or bus with it folded, can be rigged with sails which we have done and its a blast.
- Ack. Paddler.net
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Then I came across the Klepper folding kayak. The Klepper Aerius Expedition was everything I wanted, and could be ordered with a sail and leeboard kit from the factory and a rudder. Since buying it in 1997, I have taken it all over southwest Florida, raced it in kayak regattas, sailed it in Charlotte Harbor, and even flown with it to the Bahamas. I love being able to pack the whole thing into a couple of bags and throw it in the back seat of my truck when I go places. It takes me about 20-30 minutes to assemble the boat, and maybe 15 more if I'm putting on the rudder, leeboards, and sails. I seldom use the rudder, and use the sails only very rarely.
The Klepper Aerius Expedition foldable kayak has the sweetest feel when I paddle it. I bought a nice two piece wooden kayak paddle for it, which is lightweight and comfortable to hold. The wood frame of the kayak flexes slightly on waves, and the hypalon rubber and canvas skin bends a little. It's a smooth, dry ride. The boat has enormous carrying capacity, but when empty, it's a fast boat. It is not quite as fast as my other fast kayaks, but will move easily at about 3 knots, and glides reasonably well. It's an extremely stable boat when paddling. You have to try in order to get it to flip over.
- with thanks to: tropicalboating.com
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