: Hey, I've got a K-1 sprint job, made of kevlar and has a sticker saying
: "1986 Olympic Games Trials" on it. Basically, the boat was found
: in a trash pile under a bridge, the fisherman gave it to me, I broadcast
: all over creation but never got a single hint of ownership, so I kept it.
: It's the boat hanging directly above the strongback in the photo. It's
: crazy tippy, nobody but nobody can get much of anywhere in it. But they go
: crazy fast for whatever small distance they can manage. And light? 17 feet
: on the dime, equipped with an "aftermarket" aluminum over-stern
: rudder replacing the original, sliding seat, pedals, all up and ready to
: go: 10.2 pounds.

: I've been meaning to conquer the beast ever since getting used to the fact I
: own it, but haven't yet gotten around to it for a variety of really good
: reasons (rolling eyes).

Hi Kurt,

LOL...I know that feeling. The guys boat I paddled also had a newer K1 that I tried to sit in, can't imagine how you'd keep it stable enough to get moving, probably ok once moving but getting there is a good trick. I'm obviously missing something

We've got the Chicago Shoreline Marathon (kayak race) coming up the end of this month. I'm gonna finally go, no not racing, just to meet some of the people and possibly help out and see if I can too track down an older K1 for myself.

Bill H.