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I had this same phenomenon with bicycles! The beaters get the most play, while the queens stay at home.

I started to feel queazy when I read “The tag end…” When it comes to straps & tie downs, I like them as short as possible after making them secure. This is why I don’t use my 25’ bow and stern lines as tie downs, and I trimmed the excess off my cam straps when I had my largest boat loaded...

You could also get one of those adjustable length paddles from west marine to figure out the length you want. Then you’ve got a crappy loaner/oyster bar pusher to save your good paddles.

I like a very wide range of music, but I also wouldn’t take a music player with me. I’d take an ukulele or small guitar though.

It’s not a bad idea to have a push pole with you too. A length of seasoned bamboo, or hardware store dowel. Or get a Carlisle beater paddle to abuse or loan (but I repeat myself).

Re: the Bending Branches Arrow, pictures show a non-symmetrical grip on a straight shaft paddle, which may feel awkward if you enjoy underwater recoveries that involve spinning the grip in your palm each stroke. The Explorer Plus is a similar shape with some more edge protection and a...

Are you going to be paddling seated, kneeling, or both? Are you sit ‘n switch or are you interested in paddling on one side using correction strokes?Different strokes and all that… I personally try to be capable with it all, but I am much more comfortable seated than kneeling for any length of...

Ugh. Seriously, what good do investment firms ever do? They only ever tear down what someone else built. 😒

Great boat! I’m in Tallahassee, and there’s a lot of great paddling to be done in between us.

Looks like I nailed the location for the hood loops after all. The tie down rope could use trimming.

Finally got a boat on the 4Runner. It’s doesn’t stick out back as much as I feared.

Shameful isn’t it. Some folks.

It’s Lake Killarney. Sometimes there’s enough water to paddle, sometimes you can mow trails in it clear out to the middle. I hope they enjoy Clay County.

I’m pleased as punch that my 9yo son has taken his first solo paddle on the neighborhood lake. It’s my MIL’s yak.

Hoistus interruptus - a good way to cause someone a back injury.

I stow the tie downs inside the vehicle. I never assume they’ll still be there if I leave them outside.

I used a lighter to melt the edges of the punched webbing.

I may have to move my loops… the canoe will sit at a different position on this vehicle than my previous.

And the result: There’s nothing for the straps to get caught on inside and now I’ll never forget to bring them with me.

I guess I cropped the pic that showed these are loops. Long loops because they need to reach a few inches down into the engine compartment. So a 15” length of webbing folded in half and secured with grommets.