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    Poll: How old are you - 2026 version

    I don't know about anyone else, but I'm ten years older.
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    Copyright Question

    It's pronounced day-yed. I have a nephew (Ed) his mother called Ay-yed. His brother (Brian) was called Brine.
  3. M

    Copyright Question

    Try the publisher.
  4. M

    Copyright Question

    I remember that you did. That's why I was curious why you had asked. From my understanding, the absence of a copyright notice doesn't mean a lack of copyright protections.
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    Copyright Question

    Regardless, the copyright is held by the creator of the art. Unless of course it's already on the web in some site that by using you're relinquishing your reproduction rights (probably most websites, esp. Facebook, whereby joining you basically have no copyright rights). Copying the work of a...
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    Chest Loads

    I've used chest loads a fair bit. My solo trips, up to two weeks, are boat, day pack, and main pack. I don't like anything extra with the boat (regardless of how light they are, they're still too heavy--heavy packs I can manage). I hike my pack with paddles in each hand for added stability...
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    Portage Pack Liner vs. Dry Bags in Portage Pack

    Ski shops, REI, or online Voile straps. Hardwares also have a similar Titan straps, but I prefer Voile straps, as they have more elasticity and better buckles.
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    Portage Pack Liner vs. Dry Bags in Portage Pack

    I've used the Voile straps and the big rubberized twist ties. When folding the mouth over on itself, I think the Voile straps work better, as you can get a tighter fit.
  9. M

    Clipper prospector 14 debate

    I live in Bozeman, so I can pick it up for someone and store it until they can pick it up. I'll be driving to Bellingham WA in May if you want to meet off I-90.
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    Portage Pack Liner vs. Dry Bags in Portage Pack

    I've been using both on my trips. Re:CCS, I made a nylon liner that goes inside the regular Duluth plastic liner so the plastic doesn't get stressed. I haven't submerged a pack, but I've had them out in torrential rains and things stayed dry (as well as my big dry portage pack) . I've had a...
  11. M

    Installed Footbrace on P15

    I installed a footbrace on my WWC1 43 years ago. Still works, no cracks.
  12. M

    Tractor Seat + nylon pants = PIA

    Have you tried a complete foam seat cushion (eg blue foam)? I've put those on all my tractor seats. One thing they might do is raise your butt up 3/4 inch, which might help with your pants (less seat depth). But I've never had problems with bare seats either--foam is just cushier.
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    Request for Insight on the Owyhee River, Oregon

    Sounds like it's changed a bit since I paddled it in 1988. No other boats, no restrictions, me in my Wenonah WWC1, brother,his wife and toddler in my old Penobscot, and friend in probably a kayak (or maybe a MR Explorer). Certainly nice trip and good country.
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    Request for Insight on the Owyhee River, Oregon

    The Grande Ronde is a fun trip. We did the Minam to Troy section many years ago. Pretty country--no idea on water levels.
  15. M

    Photo of the day

    They're cruiser (4x32) specced, so they should be close to an Advantage. A bit fuller though. Apart from depth, they paddled similarly to the 17 C1F, which preceded the Advantage racer (current Advantage is detuned from first model).
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    Photo of the day

    I've loved mine for over 40 years! I'll probably get buried in it (or cast off as a pyre).
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    What's changed for better or worse over your canoeing lifetime?

    Benson, your knowledge and research are greatly appreciated! I remember the term Warsaw Rocket but had no idea its origin, and was around Blue Hole and MR boats in the 70s (sorry, Old Town wasn't as popular in the southeastern rivers then. I did sell and own Old Town in the PNW in the early 80s...
  18. M

    Getting in and Getting out

    Put your butt in first, then swing your legs around. Works in solo and tandem.
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    What's changed for better or worse over your canoeing lifetime?

    What's gotten better? Having money and time. I bought my first solo canoe in 1983--even as a dealer getting it wholesale, I couldn't afford Kevlar. However, at 51 pounds, it's still useable and is a delight to paddle. I'd rather carry my current 36 pound Kevlar boat. Wood bent shaft paddles...
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    Thawing out on the Eno River, NC

    I paddled the Eno while in college in 1979, with my geology professor (and wished I had taken more geology!). And then went to the Eno River Festival and listened to Doc and Merle Watson, may they rest in peace! Fun times.
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