Recent content by lowangle al

Really nice looking boat Patrick. I'd like to hear your first impressions, I think it's worthy of its' own thread.

Unfortunately, it's probably only a matter of time and they won't be making Bean Boots either.

That looks like a great place to spend a few days.

I know it would be rare for one to fly into you, but when one whizzes by my face I'm either glad I have the Tilley on or wish I had it on.

The stages of twilight are the same in the morning, but when I was doing my morning paddle I never got out much before sunrise. I missed the two darkest phases of twilight. I did recently dig out my thermos so I can get out earlier and have my coffee in the boat. Now would be a good time to do...

This paddling season I have done most of my paddling on my local lake in the evening. In the past I was typically a morning paddler but this isn't fitting in with my current situation. I have always enjoyed evening paddles but didn't expect they would be my preference now that I haven't been...

Is this the last event of the season? I could bring my Malecite with the center seat, but unfortunately my 50th high school reunion is that weekend.

Yeah, besides the extra leverage for leaning a higher seat gives you, it also lets you have a more powerful stroke because you can use more of your core muscles. This gives you the most powerful stroke you can get without using foot pegs or a bar. The minimum seat hight I like is about 11...

Seat hight also makes a difference. A low seat may make for a safer ride but it might not give you enough leverage to comfortably get the lean you want.

I commend your choice for getting a 20' canoe for your family, as I don't think a 17 or 18 footer is enough. That OT Pack canoe can be a good fit when your kids get bigger as either you or your wife can paddle it on a trip.

Thanks for that Marc. I think the OP would want a boat that is stable when leaned to the rail and not squirrely. What boats do you solo guys recommend for him.

Thanks Glenn and Marc. I have watched Marcs videos and have read his articles and understand the physics going on. I was just wondering if I was missing something when it comes to leaning a boat to the rails. I think of it more in terms of secondary stability and how it affects how much I can...

This is my most recent tarp set up. It's certainly not minimalistic, but I felt pretty well protected.

I'd say at least 10x12' should do it. It doesn't have to be real big, just don't skimp.

The question I have is. Is it better to have a boat you can lean to the gunnel, or one that gives you the performance you want without having to lean it that far? Another question I have concerning solo boats when leaning is, Do you keep one knee in each chine or do you put both knees in one...