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Dan will take care of that!

He did not run the Thursday paddles last year, and I would be surprised if he will this year. But, one never knows. I will ask him when I see him in a couple weeks at the Midwest Mountaineering Expo.

Good question! Honestly, I do not need a paddle. I really like my Zav, and I have a couple others that I bring along as backups. I also recently purchased a 280 cm Werner Cyprus kayak paddle that I plan on taking along on my Quetico Beaverhouse to Moose Lake trip this July. That said, I am...

Saw that! Wouldn't mind first place, either...!

I had one and sold it last year. The shaft was too bulky for me; never felt right in my hands. They are a great company, however.

Thanks, Quinn. Now, if I could only find a local Mitchell dealer that carries the surreal.

My dream is to retire on the Gunflint. Literally my favorite spot in America.

Good points; especially the varnished grip take.

Thanks. After getting a quite from XY, I will be pursuing other options.

Just heard back from Spencer Meany. $295 (Can) for a paddle, $40 to ship. Too steep for me...

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Good points; exactly what I need to hear.

Glad I found this forum; humor, wisdom and fresh ideas to feed my gear addiction. I make a lot of mistakes with gear, but isn't that just one step in the dance? I try something that others rave about, do not like it, sell it (or give it away) and try something else. Drives my wife, Deb, nuts...

Thanks, but I am looking for specific feedback on XY paddles.

My primary paddle is a ZRE Power Surge, and I really like it. That said, I am looking for a straight shaft to use as my backup, and I do miss the feel of wood in my hands. Curious if anyone here has any experience with XY Paddles. They are beautiful pieces, but I do not know anyone who uses one...

Yes, the slide has begun! I found a 10" pan on Etsy and ordered it...in the meantime, I will use the Hobbit sized one tomorrow morning with egg/bacon on a twig stove I recently purchased. I. Love. Gear.

The pan arrived today. Tiny! Measures 11.5 inches from end of handle across the opposite rim edge, 6 inches across the rim and 4.5 inches across the actual cooking surface. Weighs in at 185 grams. Pretty small; not sure I would bring this on a trip, even a solo. That means I just need to look...

Here is a Sawyer mini single...

Ha! Yeah, I can only imagine. I also use cast iron (nice looking set, btw!!) at home, and on partner/group paddling trips as well. When I solo, I pretty much only eat freeze dried or stuff that I have dehydrated, so all I need is a small pot to boil water.

I have never heard of these pans before. Found a 6" one that I should receive by the end of the week. Always look forward to new toys!