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I think the most pertinent sentence from the Clyde Winter article linked above is: "The precise location of the pivot point, why it...

With a pedestal, you slip right out of the straps. I have QD buckles anyway. QD is the way to go if you use straps with a bench seat.

Two examples of pedestals I've installed. First is in the Wildfire. This one in the Guide. Note that it is lower and wider on top. A...

Mine will be different than most pedestal seats you see recommended for this purpose. Mine were designed mainly to give adjustability...

I kneel more than sit, but this ^ is my preferred method in my river oriented solo canoes. With a pedestal, you come right out of the...

I feel the same way. Also, I primarily sit and only kneel on occasion so a seat high enough for me to comfortably get my feet under is...

Walking up to take a cell phone photo of an angry bull bison was the problem. Always make sure that several dumb people are between you...

That effect certainly makes a lot of sense to me. I note strongly that when I power ahead and increase the speed in my solo canoes from...

I finally went for an Esquif Echo (original) in t-formex lite with wooden gunwales. Should be ready for pickup in a couple weeks. I...

I recall reading years ago that there has been a problem with the bison transmitting brucellosis to cattle outside of the park. It's...

ALL bison are potentially aggressive, at any moment, and without any warning. The NPS has pamphlets and warning signs all over at...

I first went to Ystone in 1955. I have walked up on lone bull bison several times laying around cud chewing. ScottS is right. Give...

Mr Fly, Glad to see you're back on a bike. It's amazing how the excess baggage just melts away as the miles pile up. In my case, MDB is...

I don’t understand the e-bike craze. 10 year olds riding those things. No wonder we live in an obese culture. Some restaurants have...

My wife, with bad arthritic knee and hip joints was forced to switch to an Ebike (Specialized), which does require some minimal...