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Just for clarity, if you made this decision due to ring porosity, be aware that all drying oils - BLO, Tung Oil, Hemp Seed, and any of their processed variants are going to have the same "Doesn't get into the pores, doesn't film over them" thing going on.

Who says that BLO isn't good for paddles? It's my preferred finish for the shaft and grip areas. Some bits of context: BLO is a drying oil, it reacts with oxygen to harden. (Basically a slow, self-fueled baking process) Coconut oil is not a drying oil. It will just stay goopy, melt on hot...

I actually had to look them up. ACA: established 1880. Provides very broad-based support for paddlesports in general, including SUP (paddleboards) and rafting, at every level from casual recreational paddling to upper-level competition. (They're the governing authority for the USA Olympic...

Thanks for sharing! Looks like you had lovely scenery and weather, Those narrow bits look like the kind of water I like to find when I can. That Junebug intrigues me, as it's right about the size that I'd like in a solo. A little disappointed in the promo copy on Savage River's website. Are...

Looks like a little mini tank, which is probably a good thing for your use! Nice and stable as a support/recovery for younger paddlers. Glad you're getting some use out of it. No clue about the model - others may chime in. Those cracks are splits in the gelcoat, which serves to provide a...

Yikes! Always remember to respect the wildlife! I think that they were very lucky that she seemed more intent on making her point and removing the little ones from the situation, less focused on actually driving that charge home.

Thank you for the responses so far! Yeti brand are available locally for me (Which means that I can handle them) and they definitely feel more robust than the cheap brands I've experimented with in the past. Good to know they aren't all hype. I absolutely empathize with @Pinecones and @Erica...

I've had some poor luck with various Vacuum Insulated drink containers. My latest ($17 TAL from wal-mart) was decent until it took a header off of the workbench. It tapped a piece of timber on the way down, and took a small dent that breached the stainless outer wall. No more Vacuum. Anyone...

This is looking very nice! The accents are pulling together nicely, and that herringbone interleaving is also one of the nicer looking ways of doing it.

@scoutergriz , you may also be the target of "Spearphishing" attacks. Unlike standard "phishing", which is bait messages spread across a wide swath of people, hoping for a bite, this variant has the attacker compiling as much data as they can about you and your contacts (friend lists on social...

If you've already got a logo graphic set up, you do have a couple of options. Check your local print shop. Wherever local businesses get signage, flyers, etc. Often, they'll be able to do some vinyl stuff on the side. Do you have family or friends that are really into scrapbooking? Anyone with...

Not canoeing, but took a bit of a relaxed hike. Not sure if the photos do it justice, but the sunlight coming through the haze was lovely. Very nice spot to be contemplative for a bit.

Maybe also check if there are any visible fasteners in that herringbone weave - are there ends of clinched over tacks on the inside?

Not going to try to recommend a specific brand or model, but make sure that you try on a multitude of styles. Some things to consider: Are you likely to be a 100% wear-time user, or are you someone who will have it on and off? I personally ended up with a "Class V" that doesn't open at all -...

In addition to the above, is there any sapwood on any of the pieces? (Perhaps the white bit in the center of the pictured plank?) Also, how's the color reproduction in the picture? Some (most) cameras do some automatic white-balance adjustment, so colors get skewed. My first thought was...

So, Some stuff went crazy. I had to rush to get the bent blade into an interim "testable" finished state: Please forgive the nasty (temporary) t-handle. I ran out of time to get a proper one shaped, and this worked for the moment. The rush was due to a family fishing trip. Mostly boat...

I think the fish was live/this was a real catch. The fish did give a flop in the net in the last half second or so of the clip, in a fashion that I think would be hard to fake/incite with just the net. (It looks like a tired fish at this point - see #4) That line looks to be some really heavy...

Thanks for the discussion! I'm not quite convinced that a carbon paddle is for me - and it's outside the budget ATM anyway - but I do appreciate the feedback. @gumpus Good point about length and balance affecting the rotational inertia. What balance point do you prefer? I personally (so far)...

Now if your particular gunwale has the flex space to do it this way, That would be an even better suggestion.

Interesting thing about those ZRE paddles: They list blade sizes as 8.5" X 19" or close, but if you look at the images, it's pretty obvious that they are counting the narrow waist/angled ferule part. The actual working face is roughly 8" X 9" with all of the corners taken off fairly...