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...., N PADDLE I~ « The Java is part of Feathercraft's new line of inflatable kayaks. called the Airline Models. intended for extended warm-weather FEATHERCRAFT JAVA OVERSEAS TRAVEL ~ )<1 ..-:. fX17 ~ ,"",q"ipp,d doci'9' ... kl"9 """,",,, " .ddi"", i"""ki'9 NECKY TAHSIS EXPEDITION .. "" - ~ " .~ , ~ \ _ _ - J « The Tahsis is a sleek. fast kayak that can haul enough gear to keep abrlrty. performance on rough water and ease of maneuverrng makes J j ~ '1S£S a iifJ ULI 8 ' 0" FISH Short for Ultra light Inflatable, the ULI is constructed of supertough rubber-the same sluff Zodiacs are made from-and packs down to fit into a small duffle bag. Although it is not exactly high-perform- ance, the ULI is a hoot to surf and great for travelers and beginners, ULI, 858-270-1342, www.uliboards.com. $349 ¥ it an ideal expedition boat. The boat's multichined hull adds stiffness and aids lean turns. Necky, 866-NECKY-US, www.necky.com. Fiberglass: 60 lbs, $2,699, Kevlar: 55 lbs, $3,199 PERCEPTION SONOMA 10.0 QUICK PADDLES If you're looking for a boat for day trips and quick gear-light getaways, the Sonoma is the way to go. The boat features Per-ception's new Airalite Technology. a thermoforming process that makes boats lightweight, durable and agile on the water. Perception,800-59-KAYAK, www.kayaker.com. 35lbs, $799.99 expeditions with minimal gear. This model is ideal for one person plus gear. and packs up into one piece of checkable baggage. The hull is made of Duratek. the deck. polyester and the fr'ame anodized alu- minum magnesium alloy. It comes with a purnp and a traveling bag. Feathercraft, 604-681-8437, www.feathercraft.com. 331bs, $1,735 TAKAYAMA 9 ' DT4 The DT4 is a great all-around longboard designed for female surfers by venerable Hawaiian shaper Donald Takayama. Made of ultra-strong epoxy, it is durable enough for novice surfers to thrash, yet high-performance enough to keep accomplished r'iders entertained for years. Surftech, 831-479-4944, www.surftech.com. $680 ¥ It' . ~ ~ POPE BISECT 6 ' 10" YANCY SPENCER FISH Engineered with Karl Pope's patented Bisect technology. this is the first shortboard that can be taken apart for easier travel and storage. After' a simple five-minute assembly, you have a high-performance fish that is loose and fast enough to make even the mushiest surf fun. Pope B'isect, 760-268-1066, www.bisect.com. $1,195 SURFBOARDS I~ l~ ~ POINT BLANKS MAKO 7 ' 2" Made of durable epoxy. the Mako is built to handle the beatings surf travel dishes out. Designed for high-per- formance surfing, the Mako has a pulled-in tail for the hold you need in hollow surf, plus gr'eat down-the-line speed so most every wave is makeable. Point Blanks, 805-641-9428, www.pointblanks.com. $585 :1 I~