Recent content by lowangle al

I think “advanced canoe paddling techniques” should cover it. Or “ beyond the basics”

"Freestyle" to me means it includes all paddling strokes and maneuvers, so I think it fits. I would say that my freestyle paddling from the stern is just another aspect of it. As it is known now it includes solo and tandem. Solo is typically done in solo boats or smallish tandems from a...

Ice out trips are great, no bugs and no crowds. Just bring your winter clothes to stay comfortable.

Nice photo of your 50 pounder with the traditional paddles and pack basket. We like that kind of stuff.

They not only build nests on the decks of my overturned boats but one persistent robin kept trying to build on where the center thwart meets the hull. I've seen posted here somewhere that you can put a beachball in your stems to displace them.

I can get pasties in Northeast Pa. I always associated them with the East European community, who were mostly coal miners. They may have learned about them from the English and Welch, who were their bosses down in the mines. I was never a big fan of that dry dough but I'd eat one right now if I...

I have about an hour left to watch and am enjoying it. It was quite the trip.

I'm not a fan of carrying a pack on your chest. I don't think Bill Mason was either. On the one trip I was on with a guy who did it, he tripped and hurt his knee. We never made it to our destination. You may not have a problem with the fanny pack as long as you can see well enough.

Maybe that's why the Hawaiians use two words when making the switch, Hut and Ho. You pull your paddle out on the Hut and put it back it on the Ho.

Jim, check out British Millerain. They supply the material to Filson for the anorak I have. I think they call it dry wax canvas 7oz. Their prices for material are listed in lbs. so I'm not sure you can order from them. I love the fabric though.

Good for you Bentpushrod for taking that long drive to try her out. It is a great paddling boat considering its size. It can certainly get pushed around in wind but it is very seaworthy.

I sold an unused one in 2020 for 1100.00, but that was a time of high demand. Good luck with your sale.

Glenn, have you considered a freestanding bug, sun and rain shelter. I couldn't get the the link will work, it is called the King Camp Cairo 12x12 Instant Mosquito Canopy Tent. Something like this would protect you from everything. It would also give you privacy with the Sunshade Cloth. They...

It's good to experiment. I only use about 20-25 lbs in my big tandems and I paddle from the stern seat. I'm not shooting for a level trim though. I like to be bow light, sometimes I put the ballast midship when it's calm. When it's windy I'll put it far up in the bow. I found the extra weight...

It looks great, and just in time for paddling season. Now you will need a "Maine Guide Paddle" if you don't have one already. A pole will be a fun addition too.