Mexidi 42 inches Foldable Kayak Downwind Paddle Wind Sail, Kayak Sail Kit, Portable Paddle Board Instant Popup&Easy Setup & Deploys Quickly, Kayak Canoe Accessories Enclosed Instruction
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It would take a lot less time if the case was bigger. To fit in the case, it must be folded three times, not twice, by standing on one edge, pushing the sides away from you, and then flipping the fight left and right. It was a little difficult at first, but after a few attempts, I figured it out.
Twist and fold is all there is to it.
It's light and airy. I'm guessing it's not much more than a pound. Folding up and wrestling back into the pouch is a bit of a challenge. I'm sure I'll figure it out eventually.
As long as the raft has anchor points, it should work. On our inflatable kayak, it performed admirably.
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The instructions are useless; I unfolded one sail and attempted to refold it using the instruction picture, but was unable to do so because the instructions did not clearly demonstrate how to do so. The directions for the mounting are also extremely poor. Someone needs to create a comprehensive set of folding and installation instructions. Six hazy images and no written instructions do not make for good directions. I haven't had the opportunity to use them yet. I'm still stumped as to how to set them up.
With our inflatable kayak, it's a perfect match. To adapt it to the boat and lengthen the bottom cords, we added small carabiners. There are no instructions included with the package. The sail snaps out quickly, so be careful when opening it.
When I first saw it, I fell in love with it. The wire, on the other hand, is far too stiff. When I'm standing at a table or on the floor, I can fold it back up with a lot of effort. However, I am unable to fold the kayak back up while paddling. As a result, I can't take it out, put it back in the water for paddling, and then take it out again. I purchased a new one from a different company that was more adaptable. I'm not able to use this one. I removed the 1/8" plastic wire in the hopes of replacing it with a narrower Spring Steel wire. That didn't work because I couldn't find a retailer willing to sell me only 12'.
The first time I put this sail on water, it snapped. I'm not sure if it was defective from the beginning or not. We'll see what happens now that we've contacted the seller. It appeared to be enjoyable, so I was hoping it would work.
After my friend and I had such a good time with the first one, I decided to buy a second one. You can't really tack, but it's a lot of fun to use on a lake, and it's amazing how much "pull" power they have even in a light breeze. This is an awesome toy.
I haven't tried it in a strong enough wind, but I have practiced with it. It's a fantastic concept with a functional design. Even if you've practiced on land, it's not easy to fold down, so I ended up squeezing it between my legs. Maybe I'll get better at it, but it's difficult to do on a slick, uneven deck.
Hold on to your cash.
You can't tack or move in the opposite direction of the wind. Simply prepare to paddle back to your starting point or hope that the wind shifts in your favor.
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