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I hope it’s curable.

I ended up ordering the Esquif P16. REI got it in stock. It ships free to their local store, so that saved me a ton in shipping. It...

I’d do the P17 for moving water. The Spirit II is a fine lake boat.

Best answer for these questions is call to ue office in Atilokan. Always very helpful.

I was in Atikokan a few years back. Stayed in a hotel with no AC and no screens on the windows. Worried about bedbugs the whole night...

Depending on hull shape, an offside lean may work better than onside. I know that in my Rapidfire, if I lean away from the paddling...

Suspenz makes three models of cradles, all three of which we've now pictured. https://suspenz.com/collections/portable-stands The...

I’m anxious to get mine wet, but shoulder’s still not paddling ready. I was able to lift her overhead though, which was goal 1.

Lookin' good there Black Fly. I ordered mine with wood gunwales, internal skid plates and kneeling drops on the seat. According to...

Got the Backsaver and footbrace installed thanks to beautiful weather. Weighs in at 29 lbs. All she needs are lining holes. I’m...

Normally, I’m a DIY, but looking for something fast an easy and can be hung up when not in use.

Not really portable, nor made from “tubing and nylon webbing,” right?

This is the Suspendz model made for canoes. I agree they are too expensive for what they are.

Yeah, but most I saw weren’t really wide enough or it was dubious for some reason. Saw some at Canoecopia but didn’t get the brand

I saw the Suspendz ones at Canoecopia. They look good, but kinda pricey for what they are.