: But, having built an aluminum framed folding [...] If I wanted a folding
: kayak, I would definitely be building one of Tom's Sonnet
: inflatables, instead. They weigh considerably less, perform
: well, have vastly fewer parts and go together in less than 10
: minutes.
: In any case, I prefer the lightweight, stiffness and the quick and
: inexpensive build of the wooden frames, and a taut fabric skin
: to one of wrinkled PVC.

I am with you Dave. Anyway it would be nice to try building a folding wood boat... mhmm... sort of Keppler's way (ply sections, wooden gunwales and chines... )