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Sigh. Wish we had one out west...

I use sit (or kneel) and switch for attainments and sometimes against a strong wind, but I can't imagine that being very effective or sustainable with an animal tail paddle. I have found that I can do better and longer with a carbon bent single than even a carbon double. But as mentioned above...

Well, you know I'm not a racer. But I resemble all the rest of that. And, BTW, your long distance mentoring has had a very positive effect. Thank you.

A backband is pretty easy to set up. I've seen them available on various paddling supply sites.

It's especially effective with an ottertail, but works with any fine or foiled blade.

Also, in water recoveries help reduce or eliminate leeway in a sidewind.

I guess that would reduce wear on the grab loop, but I really haven't seen significant wear just running the tie down line through the loop. Loops have always been replaced due to UV damage before anything else. I don't like adding unnecessary hardware to lines. I guess that's a hold over from...

Yeah, it's a good idea to make your own with a more robust webbing. Cheaper too. And I never use carabiners or any hard objects for attaching the lines. Better to just use knots, like a trucker's hitch.

No worries. We're just having some fun. :)

I see it written that way all the time. But I say gunwales. Sometimes, I write gun'ls because I'm lazy. :D

We'll allow that. ;)

That one might not work much longer. ;)

Fantastic!

People like metric measurements because it makes them feel taller, lighter, and faster. :LOL:

Wow, that's really nice - and a very reasonable price!

I sure found it way easier to know the best lengths for a single blade. :sneaky:

Cool. I'm curious about your Echo. I wonder if it handles as much like a Wildfire as I suspect it does. Do you have any thoughts on that?

BTW, putting a saddle and straps in the Guide wasn't my idea. There were at least a couple others here locally who had done it, and what got me going was a quote from one of the OGs that the saddle turned a Guide into "a whole 'nuther boat". That was meant in a good way. Your Echo looks (on...

Cut the part attached to the seat. I used a bevel guide on my table saw, but given the small size of those hanger ends, it could be done with a hand saw. That's what I did initially with the Guide. Just having the thigh straps makes a big difference in extended rapids - especially after you...

Every time I read one of these threads, my head starts to spin and I start wishing I lived close to Canoecopia. :oops: