Recent content by Steve in Idaho

That makes sense. The SUP users around my area are diverse. There's the river boarders who all tend to wear PFD and no leash (once they get clued in), there's the flat water fitness paddlers who wear leash and no PFD. Neither of those groups are the target as far as I can tell. It's the SUP...

I don't think it's an Android thing yet. I will be leaving my phone behind.

When I'm standing in the canoe, the PFD is mostly important for the padding. ;)

I carved (cut on the bandsaw, actually) my last set of U shaped kneeling pads from minicell yoga blocks.

I don't think we have to read between the lines to guess this is aimed at SUP paddlers and river tubers. It's rare to see any of them wearing any kind of flotation. I don't expect this to change anything for the vast majority. They'll still buy a cheapo level 70 and bungie it to the deck or sit...

I'm thinking the blocks aren't original. How are they fastened? I would give them some Watco Teak Oil if they're going to stay. The spider cracks are of no consequence.

Well, @mdkelley , I think that was a wise purchase. The Indy was on my short list last time I was shopping. I would have been all over that. And shopping for used solo canoes is less about the target than the opportunity, but you did good on both counts.

LOL. I have actually done it - just the pole sliding part. And just for about five feet. It saves the knees. Only threw in one end of the canoe.

Can't be overstated. Also the fatter tires. I picked up a used, like new Specialized Fuse Fattie a couple years ago for way less than half the price of new. 3" knobbies. The current crop of wide and supple tire carcasses have low rolling resistance, and can be run comfortably at much lower...

We tend to overthink the skid plates, IMO - especially when it comes to royalex canoes. Thankfully those in the know have abandoned the kevlar felt (unfortunately, not some makers and shops). The current favorite is dynel, but I have done several with one layer of whatever fiberglass scrap I...

Yes, and given that your stated use doesn't include heavy loads, those models may be more suitable for you in those lengths. An unloaded 15'+ Prospector can be unfun in any kind of wind. Going with a shorter version is more appropriate as a solo day tripper, IMO. That works in your favor...

I know for sure the Nova Craft Prospector series are great for that paddling style. But I've used that style just as well (with differences in maneuverability) in numerous other canoes, including the Old Town Penobscot, Mad River Explorer and Malecite, and even the Mad River Guide. But when I...

My Ranger 20 sailboat was designed to be heeled hard without any danger of capsize or swamping. So, lots of flair, and because of width restrictions for trailering, what the class refers to as the "knuckle". Same idea, different reason. The important thing though is that flair, IMO. But without...

Good deal! Easy fix on those stems. Just don't use the kevlar felt kit. BTW, that's a good starter for a beginner poler.

Holy moly!