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I've been able to easily remove and reuse the grips on three ZRE paddles by applying some heat with a heat gun. I had one that was very...

On my plastic gripped Zavs, first I used a pipe cutter to cut the shaft 1.5" below the top. That got me under the grip interface. Then I...

I don't enjoy cooking that much when I'm camping so prefer to prepare my own meals, which typically involves nothing more complicated...

The Advantage was designed to go straight with efficiency, and using a J-stroke does not work all that well with that canoe. So you'll...

I'm primarily a kneeler but bought a used Advantage several years ago. I'm surprised at how much I've grown to love it. Regarding...

i have an advantage and absolutely love it. it seems very versatile and is a good fit for me. I tend to sit and switch, and every 3-7...

Chip, I forgot to add that a 55" ZRE is a super long paddle (shaft length is long). I'm 6 feet tall and use a 51". If your paddle is...

I don't think I've ever paddled an Advantage but I have paddled plenty of similar hulls and it's usually my preferred hull style. I...

Ah, those were the days. Young. Strong. Time. Cross-continent travel. Base camping. Day paddles. No plan. Pictured several times...

If you include whitewater paddling the answer is not straightforward, amateurish pun intended. But at my age I wouldn't be planning on...

Good on you for reclaiming a bit of ground from the knotweed invasion. Go Canada!

Today was the first blooming of a patch of Canada Lilies, Lilium canadense. I have watched this patch for about 12 years, I found them...

It's described as "The Overhead Carry" in Lou Glaros & Charlie Wilson's book "Freestyle Canoeing - Contemporary Paddling Technique". I...

And you can store the pad right behind you on a seat rail or a thwart. I typically kneel in my solo canoes with bench seats so don't...

Nope, it's for short carries on moderately level ground, no steep hills. If the wind is really blowing I drape the canoe on my shoulder...