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I’ve been fortunate to come into a few exceptionally nice paddles that fit my body and boats and preferences for balance and in-water feel. It is hard to go back to something less now. I’m still looking for one or two more and the bar is high and I expect the price to be proportional. Wood is...

Thanks for sharing this news. I’ve heard you talk about this friend. Some of the best friends in my life have been made through paddling adventures. Sounds like a solid person. I’m sorry for your loss. Paddle on folks.

nice to see this one coming together. Opinions seem to bifurcate on the performance of this hull. Some reports cite thwart width as a factor. Mine is stock from 2002 and is a bit less than 45# with end loops and end bag lacing. It has an entirely different and more charming personality with a...

If anyone reading this has more photos of these gorgeous boats it would be great to see them. Fingers crossed! someday for me maybe.

I’ve found that particular blue color to show very few blemishes when it is on the water. Might be somewhat an illusion. the color is overhwhelming in its beauty. Neither are mine and both are far from you, but in the twin cities there is an almond gel Merlin II with wood that appears to be BG...

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Great work. Drooling over your paddles. Thanks for showing!

Montreal Canyon, the border between Wisconsin and the UP, near the big lake. Incredibly beautiful stretch of river.

Haha awesome

The fit and finish on the Wakimika paddle is quite nice. I expect it is an import. Interesting company, small batch whitewater kayaks, so a bit of a strange offering. I'd guess one or more of the proprietors them spent a lot of time canoe tripping and wanted to have a carbon paddle, so they made...

The last post reminded me: I bought one of these last winter, uncut, from a person who won it at a charity raffle. I have not used animal tail paddles much but am happy to answer any questions if I’m able. The claimed weight is accurate to mine...

That is impressive goonstroke, I would have thought the weight difference to my all carbon 54” journey would have been greater. I was able to buy mine when a common big box store had its usual 20% off coupon in fall. I like it enough that I’d buy a second one, maybe cut it an inch shorter...

Are zre straight paddles also truly symmetrical? I have used the all carbon Werner journey a lot in the last seven months. Mine is 53.75” end to end (bought as 54”) and weighs 13.3oz. It seems quite durable. Longer shaft and smaller blade area than many of my straight shafts. I’m a 95% kneeler...

Nice looking chestnut on eBay in CT. It’s not my boat and I have no relation to the seller. Just figured someone here might be keen.

Last year was tough but there was a good surge of deals before the freeze. Used canoe inventory is finally coming on the market now in Minnesota and apparently elsewhere, at prices that seem fair by pre covid standards, and in some cases great deals. I’m guessing the spring cleaning may be...

A nice Kevlar / wood courier popped up in the twin cities last year. They’re out there, waiting in garages to get back on the water.

Had to look up Ceconite, thought this video of the shrinking process and outcome was incredible. Congrats on your new stewardship of that gorgeous canoe. Please consider posting more pictures when the weather allows.

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