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Thanks! I think that might be the way to go. I have it on the side of my house now as its the place that sees the most shade throughout the day but it is visible from the road. It’s worth a few bucks to be able to keep it hidden out back and in the shade I guess.

I don’t have a convenient place to store my canoe to keep it out of the sun for at least part of the day. How critical is it that it be in shade at all times like they recommend in the manual? I have it on a couple saw horses for now, I wonder if I should grab a cheap awning or something to...

I picked up a Bending Branches fiberglass paddle 260cm long. The comparable Carlisle fiberglass paddle was $20 cheaper but weighed over 7oz more. Could have gotten a carbon fiber Aqua Bound paddle that weighed I believe 5oz less than the Bending Branches but it was $20-30 more. I settled on...

It’s like buying the most expensive hunting rifle you can afford and using a $30 rifle scope from walmart wondering why it won’t shoot straight haha. The Carlisle I saw at an LL Bean outlet near me was fiberglass I believe. It was an adjustable 240-260 for $125. Thanks for the link yellow...

Thanks! I see your point, and will look into getting something better and lighter. I would bet a lot of people (like me) spend a lot of money on a new canoe or kayak and then try to save by getting an inexpensive paddle which might take some of the fun out of it if your arms are constantly...

I think I for sure need a longer paddle as well. I had to be extra careful and paddle awkwardly w/ the 240cm so as not to get wet. I’m going to go pick up a 260cm. Yellow, I will pass on the paddle but I do appreciate your offer. I think a 2 piece paddle with the adjustable angle will suit...

Sorry I did not see the last few posts! I did call and they sent me a longer rope no problem at all!

Well, I found out pretty quick that the Discovery Sportsman wasn’t going to for for me. I ended up landing on the Discovery 119 because I thought it’s shorter length and being more compact would make it easier to lift and load but after thinking about it and the way I load it onto my car the...

Hey yellow, thanks for the offer! I live near Bangor so I am not too far from Greenville. I just picked up a $50 adjustable paddle today that goes from 210-240cm I think. I figure I can use that to gauge what size I want before I buy something nice to use. I’m a complete novice so using a...

What size kayak paddle would you guys recommend? I’m 6’ tall…. A 260cm?

Thanks guys! I will ask to sit in each of them before I buy but now the NEXT is looking better and better to me. More space and higher load capacity for basically the same weight. I know its a few pounds heavier which would only matter if I loaded it onto my car without removing the seat...

Excellent, thanks! I was concerned about the extra 15” of the Next while car topping as well but after laying a tape measure out next to my car, they are both short enough to fit easily. Glad to hear about your experience with it. I’ve already had one surgery for a herniated disc and I have...

Thanks Benson! Not sure I’d have a chance to try them both out before I buy. I wish that were an option! I’m leaning towards the Discovery since I’ll be car topping it, the lighter weight and shorter length would be nice. Have read that the seat in the Next is extremely comfy though which...

My local sport shop has both of these canoes and I have been trying to choose between the two. They have the Discovery Sportsman 119 for $850 abd the Next 130 for $900. I plan to use it for mostly fishing but also just paddling and maybe some solo multiday trips. I know the Discovery is...