Recent content by Black Dog

To get the most out of freestyle maneuvers it is important to be bow heavy when initiating a turn by rising off the seat to your knees to free the stern which allows it to spin around. I use these maneuvers on all my river paddling trips makes eddy ins and outs much more fun !

The Yellowstone is my least favorite because its skegged. The Superenova is fun but slow to respond. I use it for tripping on moving water which is what it was made for. The Illusion Rocks. Heels to the rail and spins on a dime. MY EDC !

My Solo Canoes Savage River Illusion First and only one made with wood trim Carbon Kevlar 26# Bell Wildfire White/gold 34# Mad River Indy Kevlar Skin 30# Novacraft Supernova Royalex 54# Bell Yellowstone Royalex 45# All have their targeted uses but the Illusion is my go to for day...

I have several D.Y hulls but this one is very pronounced. I have not see such a sharp angle most are rounded .

you can see it on you tube 2018 Laminates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYl-41cU0T0

I have been looking at Swifts new 14' Prospector. It has an unusual chine design but it look like a fun boat to paddle . Just wondering if anyone has paddled it or has any input on it . Thanks

My friend just bought a 2013 Roylex Canoe with a cold crack that was fixed. The gunnels were very dry so it pulled them off put spar varnish on the inside oiled the outside . When I reinstalled the wood I slotted out the holes in the Roylex at the end caps and first gunnel screws to allow for...

Old member of Solotripping site . Its great to see this site doing well .Thanks to all work you guys do !