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I think the important thing to know is that of the long established canoe makers (excluding those makers of all things plastic) that...

Memaquay nailed it. I really enjoyed and used my 17’ Sears aluminum canoe, purchased new in the spring of 1970, on a number of BWCA...

Only 24? That's a quick trip isn't it? I'll agree with the sentiment, however. I'll never be a connoisseur of canoes and I'm quite...

Yeah, there's also "the best canoe I can afford". ;)

This seems to be a recurring winter question. The first link below has a similar discussion here from early February of 2024. Dan...

First of all, a double canoe paddle is NOT a kayak paddle. Canoe paddles are longer. You’d be miserable using a 260-280cm paddle in...

My solo canoe is 32" at it's widest with a fair bit of tumblehome. I'm just under 6'2. At first I though 260cm was good but after...

I bought an Oceanbroad adjustable that can be 240, 250 0r 260. I like it because I have a couple of different canoes I paddle solo.

40"?! Dang. I have two 280cm paddles, BB Angler Ace and BB Impression Solo. Great for a wide-beam Prospector and an OT Tripper. Little...

Some guidance here: https://www.bendingbranches.com/blogs/resources/how-to-size-a-solo-canoe-paddle At 5'8" with canoe widths 29-32" I...

Find an old Clements paddle, the type Bill Mason used. They were made from spruce with oversized shafts to beef up the softwood's...

Outside the box - How about some gymnastics high bar / rings grips? The roll in them forms a pocket so the fingers bear almost no...

Secure the cord and rotate the paddle to wrap it, would that be easier? Jim

I have problems with trigger thumbs. I had the left one operated on a few years ago, and was scheduled to have my right one done last...

I've been thinking of wrapping my paddle shaft because my main solo boat has aluminum gunnels and I want to reduce noise. I haven't...