Thestripper

Latest update.....I got one of the kids to mount all the forms, with three #2 stations in the middle. Total length came to about 15...

H80 Divinycell, epoxied to build thickness. Epoxied in place, wrapped with carbon fiber. Threaded aluminum insert with flange on back...

With acknowledgment that Swift does outline disclaimers and user guidance that recommends a remarkably circumscribed usage of this...

If you have a very light canoe I can see how you wouldn't need the carrying yoke. But isn't this system the same for all their boats...

FYI, I did find the Swift video in question, titled 'Video Owner's Manual - Solo Canoes'. In the video, owners are cautioned to lift...

Is this true? That sounds so stupid! I mean, you will need your yoke when carrying the canoe to the car. I wouldn't want to put my canoe...

That's so ridiculous. You buy a canoe for a whole bag of money and then you have to fiddle around with it to make it work! Unbelievable!

Some folks over on the Swift FB Group have come up with some novel ideas (but not very pretty)

Geeze, how did H double hockey sticks even make it past the software? First time for everything lol.

It might actually be done soon, although it won't get a seat until we have open water (June maybe...). Gotta love the colour in Manitoba...

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I just completed an ultra light river/touring blade for a friend/client. The blade is mostly pawlonia with redwood and walnut...

You'll notice that I leave the fiberglass weave exposed, on the blade. Scratches don't show too much with the exposed weave. Filling the...

I've never felt like freestyle canoeing was my thing but in this setting I think it makes total sense and this is something I actually...

"One of the hallmarks of FreeStyle is efficiency and the conservation of your energy. The first step, in most cases, is to efficiently...