Here is my Atlin build. I was able to finish it in about two weeks working at about the 40 hours total time. I got it in the longest length possible even though I would fit in the smallest, figuring it might have a bit of a tracking and speed advantage with the longer length. Selected black just before the green and orange came up as options. Have taken it out on flatwater and a class 1 river here in Wisconsin before the winter arrives. Really happy with the kit and the build!
I am thinking about getting another as it was a lot of fun to build and I could see having a second available for a paddling companion. Maybe not the Atlin again to have a bit of choices for different missions.
Challenges with black is it’s tough to see the underlying fabric edge when joining to the bottom fabric especially. Need to feel it a bit more. I got it together and haven’t found any leaks yet which surprised me that it held air well first try! I did have an issue on matching the front seam lengths on the left side. Ended up shortening the wrong edge and gave it a bit of a dinosaur head shape. Cosmetic only.
Thanks for making these kits!
