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Yes. One of a few. Very helpful. He uses the shoulder pad system which is not what I am looking to do - but the info on his blog does show one way to do the paddle system - it will help - but not a lot of detail.

Success! I just received my new Dri-ki paddle. Its great. Everything I am looking for. I may order another to use as a stand up paddle.

It is a controversial topic. Strong opinions both ways. I perceive zero risk as long as you pay attention to what your body is telling you, like any other physical activity. I do think that it is important to take the time to learn to use a tump properly. In response to Gavia, no, there is no...

True - but the best way to relieve the shoulder pain is to use a tump.

Interesting. I've never experienced even a hint of neck pain associated with using a tump. If you are implying that using a tump caused the neck troubles of these people I'm skeptical. I suppose its good advice if your neck is a painful wreck to avoid heavy tumping - if it is causing you...

I use them to carry wannigans. I want to start using a tump to carry my canoe. I am intrigued by the Temagami carry bar and paddle method. I never have any neck pain. Using a tump takes some practice to get it adjusted correctly so it fits you but one you have that all sorted out it works fine.

I love the barren lands too. It gets deep in your soul. I've only been able to go there twice and for weeks, not months. But it is a special and remarkable place.

Looks like a great project you have undertaken with your Bob's and I am sure it will be well worth all the work. The Bob's is a lovely canoe. I have no clue why this is - but - I was instantly drawn to many of the Chestnut hull designs, including the Bob's, the Pal, and the prospectors, the...

Here is a pic or three of the canoe under contruction - Here is a pic or three of the canoe under contruction - The plan is to cover this canoe with light weight canvas - #10 - and then fill with Butyrate. I hope to run up to the shop in late April or early May to pick it up. I have a trip...

No whiners. Got to suck it up.

Welcome. I've still got about two feet in the yard and three feet in the woods. Rivers are starting to let go. Won't be long.

He is a hero of mine. Very good guitar player. He is one heck of a creative guy. Top of the list in my iPod. He isn't getting any younger. But I guess none of us are.

I forget the TP every freaking time.:mad: One time we were all flying to Edmonton from different cities in the NE US. I had the bag with ALL the cooking gear, saw, stuff like that. We were supposed to meet in Edmonton and then fly to Yellowknife the next morning and then out on a float plane...

Not to throw gas on the fire, but - I think the suitability of a particular canoe for "tripping" might be impacted by the type of "tripping" you are talking about. Trips are not all the same. Tripping on protected waters without big rough lakes and significant white water is one thing - but if...

Horace helped me do a nose job and install new canvas on a canoe years ago - it was around 1980. He lived in Craftsbury at the time if I remember correctly. Please post here if you make contact.

Best to get downhill from the tent.

Thanks for checking Robin - but I am needing a 60 inch paddle. I'll wait and see if the dri-ki thing works out. Its a bit disconcerting if I get clipped for $25 shipping off eBay when he is shipping for $9 otherwise.

This is why you need to get back to Raymond.

I wonder if the thing came off a roof rack and hit a bridge abutment or something.

To each his own. My mind casts back to the afternoon when we were standing on the banks of a river in the NWT. We had unpacked the float plane and watched/listened as the plane disappeared over the horizon at the start of our three week adventure. The instant the sound of the plane faded...