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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:

I like to have at least 9" of clearance for my size 11 (US) feet. You'll need different hangers, but with the specced 11.5" depth you should be okay. I would make truss style hangers if it doesn't already have them. If cutting down existing trusses, cut off the bottoms. If you want to angle the...

When I first started kneeling, I put a section of pool noodle under my ankles for support. Eventually, tendons got stretched out enough I didn't need that. In winter when I can't paddle much I keep things loose by kneeling for a bit as part of my regular exercise. My whitewater solo has foot...