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SouthernKevlar replied to the thread PFDs: Class 3 or 5 PFD for Whitewater?.I have now chosen my new high-floatation PFD for paddling whitewater in my open canoe, and it is not a brand that most paddlers have... -
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SouthernKevlar replied to the thread paddle sizing.It seems that torso length, arm length and sitting height can all vary the "best" paddle length. I use a 54" to 56" straight paddle for...
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SouthernKevlar reacted to Bjorn's post in the thread Will sun damage a GRB Carbon Classic canoe? with
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I bought the canoe from my very good fishing buddy Pål Krogvold who has imported many canoes for friends in Norway. He was a passionate... -
SouthernKevlar replied to the thread Looking for a Dagger Caption.How far do you mind travelling? There is one on FB Marketplace in Travelers Rest SC, one in Bryson City NC and one in Pelham AL. I...
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SouthernKevlar replied to the thread How much safety is too much safety?.I have not tried on a Type 1 PFD in quite a while, but the ones I remember were bulky and were not well fitted to the body for easy...
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SouthernKevlar replied to the thread How much safety is too much safety?.+1 on that, and if it's not on you when you need it, you haven't got it.
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SouthernKevlar reacted to stevet's post in the thread How much safety is too much safety? with Like.
Truer words were never spoken: better to have and not need than need and not have. Sums it up for me.
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SouthernKevlar replied to the thread How much safety is too much safety?.Sounds like a very good time to have had a hammer strap on your holster!
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SouthernKevlar reacted to Tryin''s post in the thread How much safety is too much safety? with Like.
Semantics post ahead: Too much safety is any safety measure you didn't use. Not enough safety is needing a safety measure you didn't...
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SouthernKevlar replied to the thread How much safety is too much safety?.One thing about personal choice versus mandated rule is that you get to decide on your actions but you accept the responsibility for...
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SouthernKevlar replied to the thread Canoecopia 2025.I am envious of all you folk within a day's drive of Canoecopia. This is an event that I would love to check out some day not only for...
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SouthernKevlar reacted to eckilson's post in the thread Finally got out to do some paddling with Like.
After a long cold snap, the forecast was for warming weather on Sunday. We put-out the word, and got a group together for a trip down...
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SouthernKevlar replied to the thread Which Canoe For Summer Solo?.I've not had it long enough to try a river trip but I have been surprised by the Wenonah Argosy in Royalex that I picked up a couple of...
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SouthernKevlar replied to the thread Shoutout your local whitewater boat builder.I have never paddled one, but the design looks like it would make a great paddling C1. I am tempted by a Storm Chaser currently for...
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SouthernKevlar reacted to ppine's post in the thread PFDs: Class 3 or 5 PFD for Whitewater? with Like.
PFDs have a useful life. Test them out. Replace them once in awhile. Be careful about lending your friend an old lifejacket you have...
