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    More Short Push Poles

    So I follow all things poling, cuz that is what I do. I see the benefit of these short poles if you have a specific reason that you don't/can't stand in your canoe (physical challenge or a VERY narrow solo boat). Any compromise is a bonus if the only other option is not being able to perform the...
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    Why and Where do you pole?

    I am so envious that you have a poling community. Keep it going! :)
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    Snubbing down the Machias

    That is truly a lovely stretch of river. Nice work with the pole!
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    Why and Where do you pole?

    So this is a late addition, but I haven't logged in for a while. New YouTube channel up as of New Year's Eve https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHq9zG2HFxeA6EAD6e1jz3Q/featured Any comments appreciated, subscriptions help and more content to come. A companion website to promote canoe poling is...
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    Interesting concept

    I am sorry for your loss, so to speak, BUT glad that it worked! For those interested in poling... new YouTube channel as of New Year's Eve: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHq9zG2HFxeA6EAD6e1jz3Q/featured It is a good start, good feedback and more to come. Please check it out and subscribe...
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    Non slip floor covering for our dog and for poling on Royalex?

    The grip tape might help to keep the foam from sliding around, though.
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    Non slip floor covering for our dog and for poling on Royalex?

    So I am a poler and I applied https://www.prostripe.com/safety-tread/ to the floor and chines of my canoe between the yoke and the kneeling thwart. It is a non-abrasive stick down tape as per the website here. It is great for poling grip but I can't speak for the dog. Any foam down there under...
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    Canoepoling*Ca

    Yes, the name of the YouTube channel changed to "Canoepoler." There will be a website to promote poling called "Canoepoling.ca" but it is not up yet. If anyone has any ideas about what they would like to see on youtube about poling then you could post it here or message through here or the...
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    Finally

    The gents that taught Charles are real fans of the Esquif Prospector 17ft. (Prospecteur). They feel that they almost move up river by themselves. Their tradition of poling derives from the New Brunswick lumbering heritage where big canoes pushed upstream to supply the camps and then every size...
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    Canoe Poling Instruction in Southern Ontario from Paddle Canada (certification)

    Unknown to many, Paddle Canada does canoe poling instruction. There is enough interest around to warrant this. There are only a couple of instructors in Ontario and I think that this may be the first time that open courses have been posted here. The point of this skill is far from being an...
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    Interesting concept

    So Otter Creek I am duly chastened for not double checking about the loops on the poles. I don't want to be seen as a poling snob :( (I do some emojis on occasion) I hope you are happy and healthy and double poling for many years to come. I believe that they are way easier to pack and carry...
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    Interesting concept

    Oh and just because I am a poling booster and want to get people to quit getting out of their canoes except as a last resort I want to say that with two good days of practice and instruction one could do that stretch of river with no previous poling experience as long as one didn't have a...
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    Interesting concept

    Ottercreek has clarified well that his boat is narrow and tippy and that the technique is physically demanding. I concede that for this gentleman in that boat and in those conditions it may have been the best solution. I am always very happy that anyone has decided to make the effort to move...
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    Poler's Poll. Helmets?

    So I almost always pole and I am not proud to say that I usually don't wear a helmet when poling. I do agree that most of my spills have been into the boat onto thwarts and gunnels, but they have just banged up my ribs and arms. If the rapids are dodgy I wear and if it is a poling class I wear...
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    What can happen when you don't tie in gear in rapids

    I tie my gear to a line attached to the bow (along the lines of Oldie Moldy, I assume). they are a daisy chain spread out with at least 8' before the first pack and 4' to the next (around). I learned this at canoe instructors school in 1979 in Ontario. Now ideas change, new data on accidents and...
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