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Ok, so the post is actually about hooks for poles, and they're not on a wall, but the idea could be applied widely. I wanted easier...

Getting closer to finishing this off. It became strictly a cooler. It has 1” of insulation on the sides, with 2” on the top and bottom...

Yep. Slick rock slabs are always a problem. I have a few local spots where that has stopped my progress.

1983 OT Pathfinder on 1998 Roadtrek.

Thanks, Steve, that's all helpful info. The last video looks more like the creek I was on last Sunday - shallow, gravel bottom...

When I was first learning to pole, I tried to power my way up everything. That's a mistake for a couple of reasons. First - it wears you...

Standing farther back does make it easier to avoid introducing yaw while pushing hard, but also reduces your leverage for heeling...

I was referring to how ballast affects stability in all situations. The more stable I am the more I can lighten the bow and the more I...

Late return from after work outing with @Sliding Focus on Friday.

Thank you again to @Gamma1214 , @MichaelMerry , and @NoelCanoeDad for all the info. Re-reading everything more thoroughly, it seems...

I was just going back to re-watch the videos and see what I could learn after yesterday, and re-read this. I've been conflating two...

PS: this is most certainly the case on flat water. But I assume you were talking specifically about poling upstream?

Well gents, yesterday was a real learning experience. @Sliding Focus and I got out on the local creek yesterday after work. Flows were...

I was always anti ballast, not wanting to carry any extra weight, but have done a 180 on this. Now I always take some weight. Even at...