I have a chance to purchase a Folbot Greenland II folding kayak. Has anyone used one of these for bowhunting or hunting in general? Are they durable and able to carry sufficient gear for a several day hunt? How sable are they and how easily do they paddle? Any opinions on Folbots in general would be appreciated. Thanks. Doug

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How STABLE

"Coffy" has not kicked in yet this morning. LOL

Tons of reviews to be found online - sounds like a solid rig if you avoid the early ones with “plastic” frames.

It’s basically a Klepper knock-off - and that Klepper design was paddled across the Atlantic - SOLO - by a German physician many years ago.

The Klepper may be one of the best bets out there as a heavy- hauler kayak, but I would prefer a good canoe if there were any portages involved.

I had one for many years and they are structurally strong, very light and with the aluminum frame very durable. They handle well, stable in the water and predictable when loading and unloading. It is somewhat time consuming to erect but after several times it gets easier. I liked the boat very much, wish I had kept it.

Will get you to where you want to go. Not real good for carrying much stuff, like a deer or other large critter, for example. Putting it together and taking it apart are a bit of a hassle.

Good option if space is a concern and you are going to use it primarily for short, but infrequent trips. If you plan to use it daily or weekly, you'll probably find yourself letting it set up and transporting it on a rack or the back of the pick up.

Hunted and fished out of one for over 20 years. Super stable even in rough water. Durable but mine always had a small elusive leak that required stopping every few hours to flip over and empty. Was pretty hard to paddle on still water and didn't glide or track very well but it's a great boat if you can get one. I have very fond memories of riding the waves at the beach every summer while on vacation with my Dad. I loved that boat.

i had one in Kodiak alaska YEARS ago. It was a 17' and very stable. I would recommend one. In a 17' there was plenty of room for gear, deer, and extra. I disagree with Orion on the carrying ability.

ever consider an advanced elements kayak?? something to look at...

Thanks for all the comments guys. I appreciate it.

Sinner. I probably should have elaborated. It will carry enough weight, but not conveniently, at least compared to a canoe, for example. It's a matter of stuffing parts and parcels into the various relatively small and hard to get at internal space(s). Can't just flop a critter in it and throw your pack on top and go.

I had one many years ago. Very limited use. Mine got wrecked when thought it was too hard to pack and tossed it in his Lund assembled on the drive home.

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