Recent content by tketcham

Humane solution? I doubt it, at least not a solution that's acceptable to many (most?) people. A cost-effective solution would likely be unacceptable because of the harm to (or death of) the monkeys, but a solution that's more humane will likely be very expensive and people don't like spending...

That's what I suggested to Bob, that the website should show photos of both faces (or include a side shot) for each type of grip.

Not pastries, but I usually bring a package of Fig Newtons along, which travel well and go good with a cup of coffee or tea for breakfast.

I emailed Bob Zaveral about a symmetrical grip for their Medium paddle several years ago and he said they didn't have any of the Barton grips and there wasn't enough demand for symmetrical grips to carry them. If you and others start asking for that style grip maybe ZRE would consider building...

Didn't own an Early Winters candle lantern but about 40 years ago I moved to Early Winters and lived there for two years. Incredible place, fond memories. I stopped using my French-made Le Grande Tetras candle lantern once I bought a Mini-Mag AA flashlight. You can take the cap section off and...

And these two threads are applicable to the discussion, which has been going on for 20 years and more. The topic isn't new, but it's interesting to revisit. Weight shifting & solo sit & switch – Yanoer (JUL 2005) Heeling to maximize strokes...

I've been researching that question online this morning and have yet to come up with a definitive answer. I can find anecdotal posts at paddling.com and here at canoetripping.net but nothing specific from racing focused websites, mainly videos of racers, mostly tandem. The book references I...

Interesting observation and something I use to keep the canoe tracking efficiently. A solo canoe paddled hit-and-switch travels in sweeping arcs due to yaw so it's a matter of deciding how much yaw is reasonable for efficient travel. Visual cues are the main prompts I use to switch sides but the...

I'm not saying it's the most efficient technique, but it's the one I've found works best for me paddling a fast solo touring canoe. The key is how narrow the paddler's station is in order to comfortably reach the water with a subtle offside heel along with a fairly narrow elliptical hull that is...

I added some excerpts from Freestyle Instruction Manual and Freestyle Canoeing: Contemporary Paddling Technique in my previous post which may help to explain what I'm referring to. I think that's where the combination of hull and stem profile makes the difference; a narrow hull with deep stems...

It seems that nowadays it takes a competitive approach to get some people outside. Think of all the apps that track miles hiked or ridden, vertical feet skied or ridden, and any number of metrics that compel people to compete with each other. If that's what it takes to get people outside I guess...

This discussion has reinforced my thoughts regarding turning a canoe with a heel vs carving and how it relates to carving a ski(s), which is how my brain thinks of carving. My conclusion is that there are two ways that canoes "carve" a turn and they rely on different aspects of canoe design and...

"Oh, brother" was my first reaction. 😁 (Edited to tone down my post.)

And perhaps more importantly, just won't feel right. Do you also consider paddle balance when considering materials for grip and blade, aiming for a particular balance point?

The Magic is a great canoe and the Magic and the Classic are comparably fast as touring boats. I'd give the edge to the Classic for speed but the Magic has a lot going for it as a solo touring canoe and day tripper.