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Welcome. I'll look forward to seeing where you wind up. I've been focused North due to limited vacation time but retirement isn't too... -
Welcome to the campfire, Whit30. I hope you can share some of your experiences. Jim
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Already made a few posts inquiring for info but I might as well introduce myself. I’m 68, and a lifelong resident of AL. Lived and...
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Whit30 reacted to Idiot Savant's post in the thread Thoughts on double bladed paddles from a somewhat experienced double blader. with
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The Werner sizing chart takes both paddler height and canoe width into consideration. They have separate charts for high angle, low... -
Whit30 reacted to Cruiser's post in the thread Thoughts on double bladed paddles from a somewhat experienced double blader. with Like.
Personal opinion, take with a grain of salt .... My Freedom Solo has a 26" gunnel width and my original Grey Owl Tempest was 250 cm ...
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Whit30 replied to the thread Thoughts on double bladed paddles from a somewhat experienced double blader..Interesting thread. I tried my WW kayak paddle with my little 12' Old Town Pack and hated it. Ok if you like to stay wet and constantly...
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Whit30 replied to the thread Raising seat height in my new Esqiif Echo?.Not familiar with many composite mnf boats so I had to look it up. Only such boats Ive had experience with were a couple of local custom...
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Whit30 replied to the thread Raising seat height in my new Esqiif Echo?......Just having the thigh straps makes a big difference in extended rapids - especially after you learn to edge the boat by lifting a...
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Whit30 reacted to Steve in Idaho's post in the thread Raising seat height in my new Esqiif Echo? with Like.
Cut the part attached to the seat. I used a bevel guide on my table saw, but given the small size of those hanger ends, it could be done...
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Whit30 reacted to Steve in Idaho's post in the thread Raising seat height in my new Esqiif Echo? with Like.
I like to have at least 9" of clearance for my size 11 (US) feet. You'll need different hangers, but with the specced 11.5" depth you...
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Whit30 reacted to Alan Gage's post in the thread Raising seat height in my new Esqiif Echo? with Like.
Attaching directly to the gunwales should be fine. The hangers would actually lessen the structural integrity as opposed to bolting it...
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Whit30 replied to the thread Raising seat height in my new Esqiif Echo?."I would make truss style hangers if it doesn't already have them." Yes they are truss style with the seat ever so slightly angled...
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Whit30 replied to the thread Raising seat height in my new Esqiif Echo?.Good to know. Trying a cushion first is a great idea!
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Loving how the boat handles and paddles but... It sits very low, about 6" off the floor. Not that big a deal long as Im sitting, but Id...
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Whit30 replied to the thread Esquif Adirondack vs Old Town Pack-Worth the upgrade?.Thanks all. Im in North Alabama. I paddle a combo of large open water impoundments, flat creeks/swamps, moving streams & rivers with...