Recent content by Steve in Idaho

When I was there, the flow was so low that the "ledge" was essentially a wall of rocks with a narrow passage in the middle. There was a chute, little more than a canoe width with a deep hole on the right side of it. The approach, as I recall, had current angling from left to right. Running the...

When I was a kid, Mom thought that Pocket Fisherman was a great idea and bought me one for Christmas. Knowing better, I gave it an honest chance anyway. Being limited to a bicycle for transportation at the time, it was easy to bring on rides to the nearby lake and streams. It did catch a few...

Indeed they did.

At 5' 11", I mostly use a 48-50" bent shaft and a 54-56" straight - depending on which canoe I'm in and whether sitting or kneeling. But different torso and arm lengths are going to effect your sweet spot also. As already mentioned, you're likely to end up with an assortment of paddles. I have...

That ship has sailed. Hopefully with someone who'll tell us about it.

That's very nice. It's amazing what can be done with digital drawing, but I still enjoy using the old drawing tools.

We finally did that today. Our impression is that the difference in speed of the two on calm water is negligible. Moccasin accelerates quicker, but that's maybe due to the weight difference. Maybe it's my imagination, but it seems like the Moccasin has a slightly shallower draft when paddled...

Mass of the earth is increasing. I'm sure of it. ;)

Biggest issue for me right now is how much I'm going to have to pay when my truck is all done. 😬

Now it looks like I'll be lucky if it's still there in June. He just dropped the price to $1400. I don't even have a way to get it right now, since my truck is in the shop for some major work. If anyone else is thinking about this one, you probably better get after it.

I hate gyms, and I'm not especially excited about working out indoors. I gave up free weights a couple of years ago at 67, and switched to bands. Safer for me at home. When winter gets too wet or windy, I do regular sessions on the Nordic Track ski machine and the rower. Weight training for me...

Pretty much how I describe the Vertige. Think I'll try to talk someone else into this Impulse. I know a couple of guys who need a river runner. I'm happy with the Vertige, and should stick with it as long as I can lift it - or until one of Kaz's creations comes within range.

Thanks for all the replies. It's squarely in "anything that floats" territory - $150 with bags. That catches my attention, but so does "barge", as a negative.

Did anyone mention the Dragonfly 15 yet? 6" short by your standard, but looks like it's in the ballpark. Length: 15' Gunwale Width: 27" Maximum Width: 30" Waterline Width: 28" Centre Depth: 14" Bow Height: 21" Stern Height: 18.5 Bow Rocker: 2.5 Stern Rocker: 2 Optimum Load Range:180 - 360 lbs

Anyone know how they compare? I have the Vertige. There's an Impulse for sale near me. Looks to be a little less heavy. What else?