warburto wrote:
Having used the boat, I'd beg to differ on the amount of play seen at the ama, it adds up to more than fractions. The aka bars droop enough when portaging the boat that they drag on the ground. I have to tie them up when wheeling the boat, and even then they rub the tires. As you say, doesn't change the function of the boat on the water, it seems to sail fine, if a bit tilted when under sail.
Yes, when folded... I am talking about sailing configuration. When folded in... that is an entirely different thing. Yes, they droop. This is expected and is normal.
you should use a dolly with a cradle - not a plug in cart - the Islands work best on the proper dolly. The ama droop is not related to the pin play, but rather the aka joint where it slides into the x bars - there is rotation under load when folded - this is the same for all current AI's and TI's.