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‘BONER KAYAK’ SOUNDS LIKE AN
EXCITING RIDE, AND IT ACTUALLY IS
It is highly likely that there won’t
be ads for the Boner Kayak in the
English-speaking world at least for
the foreseeable future. Nonetheless,
you’ve got to admit that it is a beautiful
kayak. The design is sweet enough
to appeal to any kayak enthusiast
irrespective of the language barrier or
the unusual name. The Boner Kayak
is the creation of one Hans Boner, a
Swiss inventor.
However, once you take a look at
the kayak, the name will be the
last thing in your mind. It features
a modular design that allows the
kayak to be broken down into 3 parts.
These pieces can be slotted together
to make it easier to carry. Broken
down, the kayak can be stuffed inside
the backseat of your car. No more
do you have to indulge in a bit of
exercise trying to get the damn kayak
attached to the roof of the car.
Of course, modular kayaks by
themselves are nothing out of the
ordinary. There are quite a few of
them these days. However, what
makes the Boner Kayak stand out is
that it eschews plastic, the popular
construction material for modular
kayaks. Instead, it opts for fiberglass
and wood. That makes the kayak look
like a classy work of art when floating
across the waters.
When assembled, the kayak will
give you a high seat along with a
comfortable support for the knees.
There are even foot rests that can
be adjusted as per your needs. Pretty
nifty, right? You even get locking
hatches to store items. The storage in
front has a capacity of 55 liters and
75 liters in the one at the back. Quite
useful for those tranquil overnight
trips.
When broken down, you can use the
wheel attachment provided to carry
it wherever you want, even to the
very edge of the waters. Moreover, it
can be assembled in just 3 minutes
without any tools whatsoever.
Kayaking is now extra convenient
because of this innovation.
Photo by: woodz
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