Recent content by Foxyotter

Clearly a double blade versus single is a personal preference. Since we ate sharing our opinions based on our experience I will share mine. I also have extensive practice with single and double blades. I paddled a kayak for over 25 years. I messed with many kayak paddles over that time and...

Dude I have watched most seasons of Alone on the history channel. So I know exactly what will happen. I will likely starve to death or loose my marbles and go for a cold water swim. :giggle:

I meant Cliff Jacobson a couple years ago at Quit Adventure Symposium and asked if he had any advice for getting kids interested in and building skills to enjoy camping and paddling. He recommend I give them his book Justin Cody's Race to Survival. I purchased a copy and brought along on trip...

I recently organized a trip with six nieces and nephews age range of 10-15 for 7 days in Big Island Lake Wilderness Area. Just enough challenge to make it an adventure but not too much to spoil the fun. It was the first year in what is planned to be a recurring annual paddling trip. Next year...

kahel I think you have the answer to many problems. Having the attitude that life is beautiful can carry us through some challenging times. Thanks for the reminder it will help me appreciate today a little more deeply. If we have an apocalypse or pandemic I will try to help those in need. If...

If preppers spent their time and money on getting to know their neighbors and investing in their community they would be safer, more resilient and more likely to survive a survivable apocalypse. Most people are good people and most people what the same thing. If I need to be armed to the teeth...

I agree they shouldn't be called a lake. There are lots of things wrong with reservoirs. So wrong and so not innovative.

Recped what is wrong with a reservoir in the desert? It must be way better then the delta that was at the end of the Colorado river. It even says "The lake is a testament to Arizona’s innovative approach to water management."

Have you tried the brace that goes around your upper forearm with little pad? Tennis elbow brace can be found in most pharmacy. I spent at least 6 months with the throbbing until I listen to my wife and got a brace. It was life changing both reducing throbbing and most pain while using arm...

I don't typically notice the weight of my paddles unless I switch from my carbon paddle back to any other heavier paddle. Then it feels like I just picked up a club. For me the animal tails are a real joy in deeper water with underwater recovery quietly following the contour of a steep bank...

Just make sure your stepping up into that life raft if you happen to need it. Which will enrich your life more, sailing across the Atlantic or playing it safe on your couch?

Those poor striking Hollywood writers. I now have a better understanding, of writers fear, of AI taking their jobs. It does appear that the comedic writers might still be okay for awhile.

I find the otter and beaver tailed paddles to be some of the most aesthetically pleasing paddles. They are true pieces of art. I admit mostly ignorance to their use. I have a nice but heavy ash otter tail. I find that underwater recovery strokes work great and they are effective as a rudder...

JCHski nice report on the Au Sable. You have definitely peaked my interest in the Au Sable river. One big difference between Manistee and Au Sable is that much of the Manistee allows for stream side dispersed camping. There are many campgrounds along the way but there are many spectacular...

I totally agree with you I was just giving the manufactures argument. I think one of the problems with wood deck plates is that a little sand and dirt get lodged up there and hold the moisture allowing fungus to establish. Drilling a hole allows less dirt, less water and more air so a big win...