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Make: reader Jim Merullo sent in these beautiful
photos of his take on the jumbo-sized Lego figure
from Volume 76’s “Stick Man” (page 62). He writes:
Been a long time reader of Make:. So glad it
exists and I was really happy to see a project
that didn’t require a 3D printer or Arduino
knowledge!
AND WE ALL FLOAT ON ALRIGHT
Hi, just wanted to let you know, this kayak is a
brilliant, brilliant idea. I totally love it. I’m sharing
it with as many people as I can think of.
–Charles Justice, via email
Jim Merullo
READER
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Hi Make: magazine,
I really enjoyed this article [“DIY Folding Kayak,”
Volume 76, page 28] but wanted to provide some
advice to Nat Taylor and Hong Wong.
Please add some blow-up buoyancy bags to
their designs to make their boats safer.Almost all
commercial kayaks contain air or foam buoyancy
so that they do not sink and you lose your
craft.More importantly the buoyant craft provides
life support should you capsize.
Keep the great articles coming!
–Paul Saunders, via email
Project originator Hong Wong replies:
Thanks for the feedback. I totally agree with this.
The buoyancy bag usually is an aftermarket
accessory, which the kayak owner can add easily.
This NRS float bag (Amazon #B00241Q8RM)
should work with the Make: kayak design. The
kayaker can add one, or two (bow and stern).
As for life support, the Coast Guard requires
a kayaker to wear a life jacket or PFD (personal
flotation device). Having a floating kayak
helps, but it wouldn’t help a kayaker who lost
consciousness. A PFD is a must have; a floating
kayak is good to have.
Note that because this foldable kayak is about
half the weight (or less) of a 12’-long hard shell
kayak, a smaller air bag will be able to keep the
Make: kayak afloat.
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