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Steve in Idaho reacted to M Clemens's post in the thread Good all around tandem for flatwater and rivers with
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I don't believe so. As I said, overpriced by at least a couple of hundred bucks each. -
Steve in Idaho reacted to clemency's post in the thread Good all around tandem for flatwater and rivers with Like.
Can't comment on the MR, but we had a Spirit II and really liked it. We had bench seats rather than buckets. Definitely a hull that...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to Robin's post in the thread Good all around tandem for flatwater and rivers with Like.
I sold this Kevlar Explorer for $800 about 8 years ago, fresh pant and wood, no hull repairs. Spring time is a tough time to find good...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to memaquay's post in the thread Good all around tandem for flatwater and rivers with Like.
Yes, it was kevlar, it had seen some hard knocks, but I had refurbished it, sold it to the kid for what he could afford, for anyone else...
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Steve in Idaho replied to the thread Self-learning to pole upstream - bow control and other tips?.When I was first learning to pole, I tried to power my way up everything. That's a mistake for a couple of reasons. First - it wears you...
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Steve in Idaho replied to the thread Self-learning to pole upstream - bow control and other tips?.Standing farther back does make it easier to avoid introducing yaw while pushing hard, but also reduces your leverage for heeling...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to lowangle al's post in the thread Self-learning to pole upstream - bow control and other tips? with Like.
I was referring to how ballast affects stability in all situations. The more stable I am the more I can lighten the bow and the more I...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to Tsuga8's post in the thread Self-learning to pole upstream - bow control and other tips? with Like.
Well gents, yesterday was a real learning experience. @Sliding Focus and I got out on the local creek yesterday after work. Flows were...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to M Clemens's post in the thread Good all around tandem for flatwater and rivers with Like.
Easy to find, the Explorer is in Saranac Lake (FB Marketplace) for $1400 (and is stored hanging from the lining holes) The Wenonah is...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to Glenn MacGrady's post in the thread Good all around tandem for flatwater and rivers with Like.
Yes, the condition is a factor, which can only really be ascertained by a knowledgeable inspection. I would also recommend getting the...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to M Clemens's post in the thread Good all around tandem for flatwater and rivers with Like.
I think either canoe could suit your needs, and there are tons of reviews to peruse on both; from there on it becomes a matter of...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to Erica's post in the thread Good all around tandem for flatwater and rivers with Like.
The Mad River Explorer gets my vote, for all the same reasons already listed. I don’t like the bucket seats of the Winona. I’m not sure...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to stevet's post in the thread Good all around tandem for flatwater and rivers with Like.
Explorer is a legendary do it all hull. Assuming the condition of both is equal I would opt for the Mad River. Had one and it is a very...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to lowangle al's post in the thread Good all around tandem for flatwater and rivers with Like.
I own a Spirit II and have paddled Explorers, both royalex. It's been a while since I paddled the Explorer, but I think I would rather...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to Robin's post in the thread Good all around tandem for flatwater and rivers with Like.
It hasn’t been mentioned yet, but that Wenonah is not suitable for solo paddling of which the Mad River is (canoe reversed, solo paddler...