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  1. mwaalen

    PFD Zipper vs Buckles

    Agreed taking care of the youngsters is socially responsible. Just like buckling them into a car seat. This too has always been my/our position. Somewhat reckless but I don't carry life insurance either. Opted not to bring the old buckled vests out for last night's test however I am 100%...
  2. mwaalen

    PFD Zipper vs Buckles

    This was the weather condition for our test. Could not imagine getting my vest on in cold rollers.
  3. mwaalen

    PFD Zipper vs Buckles

    Went out this evening to test our vests. Freakish storm blasting through but warm water and minor chop. Threw our vests into the water and swam out to don them. I was mostly incapable of getting mine on trying with both tight straps then loose. We even role-played that I was unconcious and my...
  4. mwaalen

    PFD Zipper vs Buckles

    This is where I am with the new vest(s). Time for a swim and some practice and if these just aren't the ticket will be getting something different. Our trips just don't compare in danger to some of the things noted above...wind aside where I have no trouble putting a vest on. Portaging has...
  5. mwaalen

    PFD Zipper vs Buckles

    Finally getting back to this and certainly lots to consider. Photos of our new vests below. Have no clue if Onyx is a good brand however they did come from the local Fleet store so probably not. Mine is a universal size but when the straps are snugged up, it does feel proper. I'll need to read...
  6. mwaalen

    PFD Zipper vs Buckles

    Just found this...(NRS Big Water V) $130
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    PFD Zipper vs Buckles

    Prior to getting antsy and running out to the local fleet supply store to buy the two we now have, I did see these Ninja's were highly regarded and rated. :confused: Darn. I suppose no PFD manufacturer would tout "Our vests have consistently outperformed our competitors when it comes to donning...
  8. mwaalen

    PFD Zipper vs Buckles

    I/we rarely wear our PFDs. Never owned a bike helmet, nor wear a hard hat when using a chainsaw. Just grew up this way I guess. I'm not a gear junky and have re-purposed our 30-yr-old (buckled) water skiing life jackets as our tripping PFDs as they tuck nicely behind the carry handles. We just...
  9. mwaalen

    Cree River Summer 2023

    Super impressive & inspiring and that from just the first few paragraphs! Is "Rock On" a good rallying cry for trippers?
  10. mwaalen

    Photo of the day

    Stunning. Thanks for the lead.
  11. mwaalen

    Vermilion River MN

    " Gear" meaning body parts.
  12. mwaalen

    Vermilion River MN

    Jusy to clarify we have no delusions of running this monster. I would just love to hear from someone that has as I cannot wrap my mind around it.
  13. mwaalen

    Vermilion River MN

    We've considered that but does that expose more rock?
  14. mwaalen

    Vermilion River MN

    Thanks Glenn. All I can contribute is "Eeeeek".
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    Vermilion River MN

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    Photo of the day

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    Photo of the day

    utrolig
  18. mwaalen

    Vermilion River MN

    I have 1 more video to post tomorrow.
  19. mwaalen

    Vermilion River MN

    Anyone ever done this?!? Was up here this past weekend on a small trip to test some gear and a "new" shoulder. Lots of rain and horrible black flies so drove a bit to check out the Vermilion river. Completely out of my league to talk whitewater but had to post this as I cannot envision anyone...
  20. mwaalen

    Ed's Contoured Seats in Yet Another 90's Era MR

    I agree this makes sense stevet but I could only use the arms as a guide for the cuts which worked great. If I were to use the holes as a template, they would've been off center on the arms and getting concerningly close to the edges. Or if I were to center the hole on one arm, the adjacent...
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