Idiot Savant

When I first got my Northstar North Wind solo I took it for a paddle, on a local lake, and tried to do sit-n-switch. I could barely get...

I'm not sure who started it, maybe Ted Bell, maybe John Winters, Maybe David Yost. Excluding variations of the Prospector, which seems...

I was very impressed with the Buffalo River and the whole area around it. Not a fan of swamps. I know some people think they are...

Last year I was leading a club trip and I sent out an email about gear safety that included a suggestion not to buy life jackets with...

I'm assuming the seating in Northstar's Rob Roy is similar to the packcanoe style seating I have in my Northwind, so I should be good...

I've been thinking a little about getting a Rob Roy from Northstar. Might be a good compromise between a canoe and touring kayak. A...

Graphene is better than ceramic, but tends to be more expensive. I've been using Black Magic intense graphene quick detailer. It's one...

Funny you should bring this up. Last year I happened upon an article about graphene wax and what a miracle it was. I suggested it to...

It's been a while since I've been to the BWCAW, but I'd use what I've been using out west, a Bear Vault. I grind off one of the knobs...

I got a question from Alan that I'm not seeing here, for some reason. The crack in my NW17 actually looked worse on the inside than the...

There are a few factors to consider. I don't have the internal skid plate option on this boat. I wanted it, but ended up buying a boat...

I think it's great that Northstar would do that for you. Wenonah will also do custom work. Basically, what you have is a North Wind solo...

Over a year ago I bought a Miramichi 18. I've only had it out of my garage once. It's just too big and heavy for me to handle by...

According to the Flex Seal people, their Flex tape can be applied under water. Your incident is why I won't paddle in Florida or any...