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    Hello

    My wife had a hip replaced a couple of years ago and I paddle with several others who have been through it. They all feel it was well worth going through to end the pain and get on with things. Welcome and good luck getting back on the water come late spring.
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    Explain Your Screen Name

    Mine is pretty obvious I'm afraid but I have used it elsewhere, LL Bean product reviews etc.
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    Northstar Firebird and Savage River Illusion

    I think Stevet nailed it, the Firebird makes me pay attention to my forward stroke and if I do, it goes where I want it to.
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    Northstar Firebird and Savage River Illusion

    As Matt alluded to, I replaced my glass Ladybug with a Starlite Firebird last spring for the same reason, the boat was getting heavier as I drifted further into my 70s. I have not paddled an Illusion and have used the Firebird only for day trips so far, generally on still water. I would say the...
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    The most you've ever paid for a canoe (buy or build)

    About to pick up a Northstar Firebird in Starlite with wood trim at Mountainman. A new high price for me at $3400. Last two boats bought were under $1000 each, used. I'll be selling one so I rationalize that the new boat will really be under $3000. At 74 I really wanted to go with a lighter solo...
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    Considering Northstar Firebird pack

    Yeah, its’s going to be a long winter. I have a Hemlock Kestrel as well which I regard more as my tripper and a MR Malecite from 1980 for the wife and grandkids to join me sometimes. I guess that was my first post wasn’t it? Huh. It will be fun to compare the Firebird and the Ladybug.
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    Considering Northstar Firebird pack

    I have a Firebird on order and am looking forward to its arrival next spring. I'll use it on my local creek and for some freestyle play. I'll kneel and use a single blade paddle. It will replace my Curtis Ladybug which is fiberglass and getting heavier every year. Glad to see some postings of...
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