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Clearly a double blade versus single is a personal preference. Since we ate sharing our opinions based on our experience I will share mine. I also have extensive practice with single and double blades. I paddled a kayak for over 25 years. I messed with many kayak paddles over that time and...

Dude I have watched most seasons of Alone on the history channel. So I know exactly what will happen. I will likely starve to death or loose my marbles and go for a cold water swim. :giggle:

I meant Cliff Jacobson a couple years ago at Quit Adventure Symposium and asked if he had any advice for getting kids interested in and building skills to enjoy camping and paddling. He recommend I give them his book Justin Cody's Race to Survival. I purchased a copy and brought along on trip...

I recently organized a trip with six nieces and nephews age range of 10-15 for 7 days in Big Island Lake Wilderness Area. Just enough challenge to make it an adventure but not too much to spoil the fun. It was the first year in what is planned to be a recurring annual paddling trip. Next year...

kahel I think you have the answer to many problems. Having the attitude that life is beautiful can carry us through some challenging times. Thanks for the reminder it will help me appreciate today a little more deeply. If we have an apocalypse or pandemic I will try to help those in need. If...

If preppers spent their time and money on getting to know their neighbors and investing in their community they would be safer, more resilient and more likely to survive a survivable apocalypse. Most people are good people and most people what the same thing. If I need to be armed to the teeth...

I agree they shouldn't be called a lake. There are lots of things wrong with reservoirs. So wrong and so not innovative.

Recped what is wrong with a reservoir in the desert? It must be way better then the delta that was at the end of the Colorado river. It even says "The lake is a testament to Arizona’s innovative approach to water management."

Have you tried the brace that goes around your upper forearm with little pad? Tennis elbow brace can be found in most pharmacy. I spent at least 6 months with the throbbing until I listen to my wife and got a brace. It was life changing both reducing throbbing and most pain while using arm...

I don't typically notice the weight of my paddles unless I switch from my carbon paddle back to any other heavier paddle. Then it feels like I just picked up a club. For me the animal tails are a real joy in deeper water with underwater recovery quietly following the contour of a steep bank...

Just make sure your stepping up into that life raft if you happen to need it. Which will enrich your life more, sailing across the Atlantic or playing it safe on your couch?

Those poor striking Hollywood writers. I now have a better understanding, of writers fear, of AI taking their jobs. It does appear that the comedic writers might still be okay for awhile.

I find the otter and beaver tailed paddles to be some of the most aesthetically pleasing paddles. They are true pieces of art. I admit mostly ignorance to their use. I have a nice but heavy ash otter tail. I find that underwater recovery strokes work great and they are effective as a rudder...

JCHski nice report on the Au Sable. You have definitely peaked my interest in the Au Sable river. One big difference between Manistee and Au Sable is that much of the Manistee allows for stream side dispersed camping. There are many campgrounds along the way but there are many spectacular...

I totally agree with you I was just giving the manufactures argument. I think one of the problems with wood deck plates is that a little sand and dirt get lodged up there and hold the moisture allowing fungus to establish. Drilling a hole allows less dirt, less water and more air so a big win...

I think it is a good thing. The more power you put into the paddle the more speed you get. It is restricted by waterline length like any other displacement vessel but the length to width ratio along with surface area allows the paddler to exceed or at least appear to overcome that limitation...

What percentage of canoes are used more then a week or maybe two per year with plenty of time to dry out in between uses? For most canoes that drain hole is unnecessary and even under heavy use it would take many years to be a problem. A more likely problem is rotting thwarts, and handles...

Fredb Kona is spot on his description of the Zephyr. A friend of mine has one and I have paddled it a number of times. She is a sweet little boat that almost feels like she can plane under a fast sit and switch paddle. Not sure where you are located but if near Michigan and would like to try...

Northstar has some of the best designs on the market but not neccesarilly best build. On my Trillium the bow and stern handles weren't cut short enough and proper angle to fit and were forced into place splitting wood and crushing wood fibers. Most canoes are hardly used and it would be many...

All I know is that I know canoe porn when I see it. You all can stroke it, paddle it, motor it, strap it, tie it or what ever floats your canoe. To each their own.