The nortik fold 4.2 is a folding kayak in the true sense of the word. Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2013. You can certainly get a Wisper with a front hatch, as an optional extra, and it's useful for assembling as well as loading. It is an innovative, never-seen before material in the field of folding kayaks with an elegant appearance. Paul Hoyt, who calls northern California home, is an experienced business coach, and creator of the Mind Sequencing Program. by maryinoxford Wed May 07, 2014 12:08 am, Post Their new partnership with Ocean Legacy, a Canadian based non-profit organization, allows Origami Paddler to do something that's never been done before - turn plastic waste from the ocean into pieces and accessories for their boats. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. There are only a few parts to put together and your fold is ready to use. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Origami Paddler believes in innovation and continuously strives to stand out from the competition. The folding technique is simple and the kayak is ready for use in less than 5 minutes. by Dave28 Fri Apr 11, 2014 5:39 pm, Post The Feathercraft website no longer lists a British dealer, although there are several in Europe. BELLINGHAM, Wash., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Origami Paddleris a small company with really big dreams, and a worldwide group of backers and customers seem to think they're onto something special. Specs are: Oops - I think I mean the Khatsalano - not the K1 then. Together, Ocean Legacy and Origami Paddler plan to make a splash in the water sports industry but also in the marine environment! This time I attempted to strap two wheels to the back end, and sort of roll it along while I carried the front end, it was not too successful, but better than nothing. DO NOT BUY, Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2022, Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2013, Received my Origami Paddler (yellow) in January of 2013. The solid material allows us to install things as you might be used to it from hard-shell kayaks. by Grian Tue Mar 19, 2013 3:23 pm, Post Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. by Grian Tue May 06, 2014 11:51 pm, Post I had to listen with the sound off so have to guess what they are made of, but wouldn't it be cool to make an origami boat and paddle off! Tim Niemier, a southern California native, is a world-renowned boat sculptor and the founder of Ocean Kayak. by Mikebelluk Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:52 pm, Post shame no better photos, will you post a report when you get it? Everything stores inside the board when folded. by Phill2132 Tue May 06, 2014 10:15 pm, Post from 8 AM - 9 PM ET. This page works best with JavaScript. Post The nortik fold 4.2 is 100% handmade and carefully produced. For some components we also use already recycled material. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. The company's mission is to get "A Billion Butts in Boats on Clean Water!" Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2022. It's a totally subjective opinion as I've never timed anything, but I think the nortik and the trak are pretty comparable to the Greenlander Pro I had previously. With the shoulder strap, it transports easily - and the set-up (unfolding) takes just a few minutes. This is the nortik fold. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2014. The Kickstarter campaign was a near instant success, with $3.8 million in pledges on Kickstarter in August 2020. Any photos of your boat-to-be Dave? ^>;/9|oC&R:a5[ZWtY(\GJG:8'W;2Qf,p:A%. by MikeB Tue May 06, 2014 11:36 pm, Post :D, Whitewater and touring Kayaks For Sale, Stand Up Paddleboarding Gear For Sale, Whitewater and Touring Kayaks For Sale, https://www.globetrotter.de/shop/wasser or-200285/, http://www.HOWaboutAlderney.wordpress.com, http://www.cornwallcustomkayaks.co.uk/b ducts.html, http://www.dhd24.com/extra/kaufen-verka tboot.html, https://www.globetrotter.de/wassersport =Faltboote, http://www.nautiraid.com/nautiraid-narak550.html. It finally arrived and when transporting it for our first time to try on water, a bolt fell out. I have a fiberglass paddleboard that I use frequently at home for flatwater paddling. The concept was also designed to ensure the highest possible environmental compatibility. I will be keeping my eyes open for it reappearing elsewhere! Oragami paddler did not start thier founding kickstarter campaign until 2020,so how did all these reviewers get them before the founders even met? Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2022, Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2022, We purchased this as a kickstarter - what a joke. by Tourer Sun May 04, 2014 2:27 pm, Post also allows installations like the ones used by hard-shell kayaks. But now I have a storage problem - and I'd also like it to be easier to stay with urban friends en-route when making a trip with the kayak. Origami Paddler is Making Waves in the Water Sport Industry with a groundbreaking recycling partnership! As there was no attempt to get any money in advance or anything untoward I'd like to think they just realised they didn't want to part with it after all. Cornwall Custom Kayaks build skin on frames for a very decent price - you might want to look at their website. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. The board came with an aluminum paddle that breaks down into sections and can be used at two different lengths. by Grian Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:07 am, Post Amazed at how sturdy. There is definitely wiggle room in my GP, I'm not sure whether I'd notice some improvement if I padded it, might give it a try. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. by MikeB Sun May 04, 2014 11:44 am, Post We've never been able to put it on water. Together, they bring a wide variety of skills and a plethora of experience and expertise, not to mention a wise sense of humor. Feathercraft would generally describe their Khatsalano as their "tippy"/ fast boat, rather than the K1, and the Khats is also the one they say has more limited luggage space. No chambers inside, hardly possible wrong foldings and no permanent dirt formation. by Dave28 Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:21 pm, Post by MikeB Wed May 07, 2014 7:24 am, Post It can be folded several thousand times without problems and can easily be cleaned once it got dirty. by maryinoxford Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:06 am, Post I tried a K1 and it was so untippy it was actually easy to stand up in, indeed you could practically run around in the cockpit there was so much space :) it seemed like the VW campervan of kayaks. by maryinoxford Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:53 am, Post by Grian Tue Mar 19, 2013 10:59 am, Post by Chris329a Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:34 pm, Post To get your butt in a boat, head to origamipaddler.com, the only place to purchase. by flat earth sails Sun May 04, 2014 11:41 am, Post Packing bag that can be used as a backpack, installed foot pegs, adjustable and comfortable seat, deck lining, Camping in N-Zeeland, Australia and Antarctica, Allround Fiberglass 4-Part, King-Pin-Connection. The nortik fold follows a revolutionary origami concept of having your portable kayak ready in less than a few minutes and go on the water wherever you want. It also fits in your car or you can use the comfortable backpack function of the storage bag and go by train, bus or even walk to the place you want to go on the water. The one he had at Easter didn't have any room, but was damn fast! by greenbuilder Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:37 pm, Post It takes five minutes to load, five minutes to unload, fits into a Ford Escape with the seats folded down, plus leaves room for other things. It also came with a decent leash and a detachable carry strap. This is the one I'm having built for me - having demo'd the one in the picture; if you work back through the site you'll find the others. When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type. The company secured a groundbreaking partnership with ocean plastic recycler! by tg Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:53 pm, Post I was thinking the trak was slower than the Nortik, and required more effort, but it may have been due to it being my first couple of paddles of the year and being so unfit and out of rhythm. by Grian Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:41 am, Post The robust solid material (no hollow chambers!) Being in the water makes people aware of how important it is to have clean and healthy oceans and beaches. New boat arrived, along with a beautiful carving by an inuit craftsman, lucky me! I ordered the Origami Paddler to serve as a second board primarily when traveling because it would be much easier to carry with us. This material mixture - it is called nortilen - is made especially for the nortik fold in the necessary widths and lengths. by Grian Fri Apr 11, 2014 8:41 am, Post I purchased this and have used it twice so far. by Grian Mon Apr 14, 2014 3:31 pm, Post Kealy O'BrienCommunications Director[emailprotected], Cision Distribution 888-776-0942 More information, In stock Order before 15:00, shipped today. Now my paddling sessions are shorter, but will be more frequent. The ideal material for an origami-style kayak! How nice to know there is a UK company making skin-on-frame boats! This special material is made especially for the nortik fold. And to me it felt similarly stately but slow Shows how subjective / individual it is! I live on Alamitos Bay in Southern California - and this product got me out onto the water quickly and efficiently. Duties and taxes may apply. Hi guys just a quick question are any of the folding kayaks fast through the water. They were lovely lovely ingenious enjoyable boats, but for various reasons they had to go. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Origami Paddler Folding Stand Up Paddleboard, Lime Green, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, See all details for Origami Paddler Folding Stand Up Paddleboard, Lime Green. Tourer, what fab videos, it looks so much fun and I love the music - did you board any other ships, take prisoners? In case anyone else wanted to see a nortik navigator in action. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning), Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy, Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American. This partnership is great because it makes recycling commercially profitable which means that it can be economically sustainable. I understand Dave to have now closed the Knoydart business - and certainly they don't appear on the current F/craft dealer list. Mary, thanks for the info regarding space in the wisper, I will have to find a tape measure to see what the implications are!! Is has hardly been easier to be active on the water with your own kayak. Disassembled you can store your nortik fold easily wherever you have a small place for it. There is not such a danger to damage the material by fold it wrong and there is no possibility to get water into the material and it is nearly free of maintenance. Origami does not respond to phone calls or emails. by Grian Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:33 am, Post Parts can be riveted or screwed on it without problems. It consists of a single solid plate and can easily be folded into itself entirely in the style of the origami technique. Pre ordered over a year ago..they turned off my ability to comment..cant contact.dont do it. by Grian Tue May 06, 2014 11:27 pm, Post This photo was also very plausible, in someone's back garden alongside their other boat, and the description had a personal touch with their opinion on its performance, rather than a bland make model etc. You can also invest in the future of Origami Paddler by visiting invest.origamipaddler.com. Origami Paddler was the most successful Kickstarter campaign in the watercraft industry and the 27th most successful campaign ever at that time. After a long time, Nortik has found a material mixture which has the necessary characteristics: robust, UV-resistant, cold-resistant, and the best: extremely tough. The fold 4.2 has a length of 420 cm and is robust because of its solid material. by Grian Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:24 am, Post Here's another vote for a Feathercraft Wisper. I am excited to support the gathering of junk plastic from our beaches that could be recycled into paddles or other items to be used by paddlers who love the water they paddle in.". It doesnt brake if it gets cold nor does the sun and UV rays have an impact on it when you use the boat in summer. It is a bit heavier than I prefer to carry to the water's edge. by Grian Wed Mar 13, 2013 5:14 pm, Post There's a great shop, Globetrotter in Steglitz just outside Berlin that has a big selection of folding boats. Less than two years ago, co-founders Tim Niemier and Paul Hoyt came together in the midst of a pandemic to launch their idea on Kickstarter - the Origami Paddler, the world's first folding kayak and stand up paddleboard in one. by Tourer Sun May 04, 2014 8:54 am, Post How amazing is that! You can still see all customer reviews for the product. You dont need a garage or a place at your canoe club. This guarantees a great workmanship and quality. The especially manufactured material is innovative and unique in the area of the folding and origami kaykas and also has a very elegant appearance. by mick m Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:12 am, Post After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Someone on this forum bought a Feathercraft last year from Out-Trade in Germany, and said that they were good to deal with. by Grian Wed May 07, 2014 7:37 am. The nortik fold can be folded a thousand times along the hinges and the kayak can be cleaned easily if it gets dirty. by Grian Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:46 pm, Post As a business owner and a human, I feel that it is my responsibility to help leave our paddling environment cleaner than when we started paddling there. In addition to a raw material-efficient production, the full recyclability is an important factor for us. When asked about the new partnership, Origami Paddler CEO, Tim Niemier, said, "For close to 40 years, I have worked to innovate water sports and have introduced millions of people to the water. The great thing about this is the small space it takes up, and I can load it in the car the night before I want to use it, go to work, then take it straight to the lake, paddle awhile, and am back home, unloaded, and doing other things, while my prevous boat, a Bass Hunter Baby took an hour to load, and a whole day (really) to go out an enjoy. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.