MrPoling

The Tripper is hey big heavy boat before you make those repairs. After the repairs, it will be heavier than any alternative, like an...

Welcome to the site. A man can fix almost anything, but why? It’s going to be a lot of effort. And when it’s finished you’ll have an...

I used TB III for the laminated, treated pine gunwales on my old ratty Reflection. It's been at least two decades, with a few years of...

Dogpiling a new member seems a bit poor form. No reverse image results, not cross posted, not showing up repeatedly on other forums and...

Indeed, if it is true, there must be a story behind it. It would be nice to hear from the OP or whoever purchased it. A reverse...

I've hiked part of the Gauley at low water. There are gnarly undercuts throughout Lost Paddle. In my view, if you aren't comfortable...

That's a good video. I like how he's done it enough to know it works. Bonus for shooting the video in open water with a little swell...

I don't know if I'm any faster with a bent shaft paddle, but i'm a lot more comfortable, for longer. I think less lifting water is...

Could it be that there is something else in play? Like maybe fatigue factor? I recall reading long ago something about not tending to...

I suspect a paddler's mechanics, muscles and habits influence paddle preference. The bent shaft is a massive improvement for me. Way...

Alan, I wouldn't bother bringing a canoe on a trip like you describe. From my experience, you'll wish you didn't have the boat more than...

I've been using Rubbermade Roughneck bins as plastic wanigans. I nest a tall one inside a medium one to reinforce the sides. The lid...

I've learned not everybody enjoys rugged, difficult, scary sometimes painful adventures. Kids need easy trips where they feel safe and...

I canoed with my father a few times/year as a kid fishing the local river and I paddled a couple times solo on the lake to go fishing...

The van arrived. Looks like a winner so far. I'd like to get back into traveling more and a minivan is the best way I've found for myself.