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December 4, 2009
We are excited to announce that Folbot will be attending Canoecopia — the world’s largest paddlesports show — in 2010.

The show will be held at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin on March 12-14, 2010.

Come by and check out all the Folbots and meet the Folbot crew.
We look forward to seeing you then.
David A.
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December 2, 2009
A couple of weeks ago we announced a new deck color available for every Folbot model — orange.

It’s been gratifying to see quite a few orders for orange kayaks coming through almost immediately. The very first orange Folbot to be made was a Citibot.

The Citibot deck being sewn

The complete skin looks sharp

Getting ready to ship

Looking good!
If you were a Folbot, what color would you be?
David A.
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November 30, 2009
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November 23, 2009
This coming Friday through Monday, please join us in celebrating Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This is a great time to buy anything Folbot sells — from kayaks to t-shirts.

Phone orders (800.533.5099) will only be taken on Monday. Online orders can be made any time.
And while you are waiting for the sale, all of us at Folbot wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving!

We are thankful for all the members of the Folbot Family.
David A.
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November 20, 2009
A couple of months ago I wrote about how every Folbot model can fit inside a Mini Cooper. And just last week I wrote about Folbots fitting into car trunks, past and present. Today those two postings collide in a very dramatic encounter!
Just yesterday I received some photos from a couple, the Watkins-Mahers, who live in our home of Charleston, SC. They paddle a Greenland II and drive a Mini Cooper.
Here’s how I envision their day going. (Cue music)
The setting: The ACE Basin in South Carolina, just south of Charleston… it is late afternoon.
The scene: The Watkins-Mahers have come ashore after a great paddle and picnic lunch.
The plot: A bystander is watching the Watkins-Mahers unload their GII and prepare to go home.
The dialog: The bystander is talking to him/herself.
“Wow… it really looks like they had a great time out on the water.”

“What a beautiful 17″ kayak. I sure wish I had a Folbot.”

“How on earth are they going to get that big kayak home in that tiny car? They don’t even have a roof rack!”
“What! It fits in those little bags? And they fit in the trunk? No way.”
“Holy cow!! They do!”

“What freedom! What flexibility! What a kayak!!”
Please email me to discuss movie, TV or dramatic rights.
Just another day in the life of a Folbot.
David A.
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November 18, 2009
Tony and I are delighted to introduce you to the newest partner/owner of Folbot — Bill Turner.

Bill joins us with a lifetime of involvement in manufacturing and sporting goods, along with a recent foray into commercial banking. Bill is passionate about helping continuously improve Folbot’s manufacturing processes and operations and is looking forward to learning every aspect of how to make a Folbot. He may not yet know how to sew, but he will!
While he is enjoying paddling Folbots, Bill has yet to declare a favorite. But here he is paddling a Kiawah with Tony (in the Yukon) and me (in a Cooper).

David, Bill and Tony
Please join us in welcoming Bill to the Folbot family. You can reach him at bill@folbot.com.
Welcome Bill!
David A.
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November 13, 2009
I was flipping through one of the older Folbot publications and was struck by how familiar this photo seemed.

A Sporty fits easily in the trunk
Well, no wonder… I took this photo a few months ago.

Two Coopers (and a pile of other stuff) in the trunk
Can you carry two 16′6″ kayaks in your trunk?
Pretty cool.
David A.
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November 11, 2009
Folbot is proud to honor the veterans of America’s armed forces.

Within our ranks are vets who served with the army, navy and air force.
We salute you.
David A.
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November 9, 2009
What a spectacular day in Charleston. The weather forecast is demanding that some Folbots get paddled today.

Hmmm… what kayak should I take? The Cooper? The Kiawah? I know Tony will want the Yukon.
Just another day in paradise.
David A.
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