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WRC. I've built with Redwood, It is harder to work, maybe even a little brittle. No knots Aspen makes a fine accent strip, as it stays...

So far, I've built with Aspen, Tamarac & White Pine... I'm currently planning builds with Catalpa and Cypress. (trim woods are usually...

My first few canoes were WRC and it is a good choice, it works and finishes easy ... if you have the option to inspect, it also comes in...

For accents. Aspen and walnut make the most striking combination, in my book. Both are usually available.

Very nice boat and nice paddles to go with it. Good luck with the sale, Woytek.

I have decided to part ways with my Northstar Polaris dedicated solo. I purchased it new in late 2023, arrived in March 2024. I paddled...

Re damage: I have pried off both wood and carbon gunwales with both wood and carbon paddles. I've never noticed any damage on any of...

Shipping for my new zav, which hasn't arrived yet, with the longest shaft available (57") was $25. The website specified shaft length...

What carrier?

Dimensional Weight is now used by virtually all carriers. Here are the details and formula for USPS Dimensional weight calculations...

Two years ago I sent a straight wooden (sassafras) paddle to Idaho and it was around $70 through UPS. I just thought UPS would be better...

Maybe building it yourself is an option. ?! You would only need to buy a knife blade. You could then build the rest yourself as you...

Bents are usually much shorter than straights. What is meant by Dimensional Weight?

I ordered a Werner bandito in June as part of Outdoor Play’s going out of business sale and shipping was free, FedEx. Last July I...

I've been sort of low key looking at Sawyer single blades, I really like the looks of the Voyager. I decided against it until I...