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thats the thing the 10 mm throw line from the rescue bag is being replaced. The new rope arrived today. Static rope Tendon Salamander 10.2 Diameter: 10.2 mm Floatable: Yes Strength: 23 kN Minimum strength with knots: 12 kN Elongation in use 50-150 kg: 2.6 % Number of...

You don't need a huge river or a raging mountain stream to get into trouble with a canoe. Sometimes a navigable water level of 70 cm at a leisurely flow speed is enough to get stuck on a stone, or you can't avoid a tree trunk lying in the water, or the current pushes the boat into a bush hanging...

bow-ballast-for-solo-paddling Why should I carry “useless” stuff with me? then rather 6.5 kg full of possibilities ;) For minor and / or major injuries, there is of course a generously sized first aid kit in a waterproof roll bag on board! With some important additions for me such as...

my oldest item is my brain which I use dayly - since 1961 ;)

:giggle: I also recognize the "call of the inner pyromaniac" in me at the sight of open flames

That's so ridiculous. You buy a canoe for a whole bag of money and then you have to fiddle around with it to make it work! Unbelievable!

As I can see, you are having a really good time there in Switzerland. Keep up the good work

@Erica, @Aslowhand Have a nice time ... in the mountains.

Biological decay is unstoppable, constant and everlasting. Don't be sad about it - look forward to the beautiful, past times with your whife and your canoe. Who knows, maybe there will be people who will make good use of your things and have a great time with them. Maybe even sooo long until...

name it "ANDY" :cool:

@Gamma1214 You scare me ... Are you all right? Are you still taking your medication regularly? What does your therapist say? Is there still hope?

I've got this - it's not cheap. but perfect for me as an canoeist STEINER SkyHawk 4.0 8x42

High-calorie shake with protein powder and Oatmeal, raisins and/or dried fruit. To be prepared with water or milk. Can be consumed three to four times a day without getting sick. mhmmmm - Yummi

it's just a kind of embankment. Around the square are areas for agricultural use. Some cows and horses. Nothing special.

six friends, five days and four Tipis. Great time! . . 🥰