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Well, it’s what Badger recommends. Decided to stick with that. I don’t know if it’s lighter weight when dry, but I didn’t want to risk...

I’m finishing sassafras. Hate to build up w weighty finish. Sounds like i do need some other oil. Ordered some hemp seed oil. A...

I’m have a nearly full can of BLO. No hemp oil, no Alaskan grey goose oil. Why isn’t BLO good for a wood paddle? I do have coconut...

My old waxed canvas canoe pack stinks bad. The water it sits in hasn’t always been “pure,” for sure. Anyone have some tricks for...

SG, I had the same thing happen back in 2021 when riding my motorcycle. 8 broken ribs, collar bone, punctured lung and massive bruises...

I did pushups since my army stint in the 70s. 50 each morning until I was 60, then 30. Bench pressed off and on. Now with 2 bum...

Many Doc's are coming to realize that resistance trains for older folks (most of us) is actually more important than Cardio. I hit the...

I’m working harder than you guys when paddling. SW Ohio has the most polluted watersheds in the continent, so more resistance to the...

I don't believe in any of those yearly resolutions, however, I do stay fit and active, with some exceptions, all year, every year. I...

That's my plan. I try to keep active through winter - with skis if possible, and with the drysuit until ice. Biggest issue is avoiding...

I find fitness resolutions are best made this time of year, before the decadent and sedentary moons arrive. Keeping in shape is much...

I do, I just use a basic 2 part clear epoxy in spots to keep the blade sealed.

Putting some type of tip protection on a paddle is almost a given, there are a few types, but these will be getting some re-enforced...

Me and Duke in his prime - on the St John 2006, Bonaventure 2007, New River Gorge 2007

My new Badgertail paddle is showing a little wear on the tip from some rocky landings. Does anyone dip their tip or run epoxy around it?