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This is my first attempt at making a paddle... I have an old beavertail paddle of unknown origin, I like it but it's too long for me...

Hello, Until now we hung our nice paddles like this: The nice paddles are getting more and the space less. So i am thinking of ways to...

It seems there's a picture that didn't upload but you wouldn't want to do it my way for sure. I have paddles leaning against walls...

I can see that in that case it might be used from shore but how does it apply to a solo flat water canoest? I am open to learning, not...

I've run into the Canada 50' throw line requirement when canoeing in BC. As a solo canoer I don't see myself ever using a line to help...

My experience with headlamps is you spoil your night vision when you raise your hands at the beginning of the stroke. If I needed to...

I didn’t know that was a rule/law. I wonder what other violations I’ve unwittingly committed.

Try it in heavy fog sometime. My team and I (or just I solo) like to paddle the unofficial Adirondack "cannonball", which is the entire...

Another major advantage of wool is that the bacteria that cause body odor do not fare well in it. Merino wool base layers (& mid layer)...

What are you planning on using it for and can you please post a specification or link to the webbing? As a long time climbing...

Use it! I have a seat I did an emergency repair with tubular nylon webbing more than twenty years ago. It’s a little faded now but...

I'm pretty sure the paracord that I use is nylon and I've seen no deterioration in any of my seats. (it's also a whole lot thinner than...

I think like the idea of wetting it before wrapping the seat. I think ill give that a shot. Thanks for all the replys everyone...

I've never done it but I know of a few people that soaked the nylon overnight before rewebbing, claiming it will tighten up far more...

Both nylon and polyester have good UV tolerance, so that isn't going to be an issue. However, for seats the nylon will have stretch and...