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As a relatively new member of this forum I can say that I have felt very welcomed by this community from the first post. This has encouraged me to participate and even take a crack at starting my own conversation. I've tried to return that by being sure to react and/or respond to other...

Thanks for the report, I'm glad you got out. I got a few good chuckles out of it for sure.

As someone who is currently going throw the transition from kayak to canoe with a single blade, my observation has been that single blade is more challenging to learn. With a double blade you can flail around and you’ll get there eventually, but there is still room to grow if you want to develop...

Probably wise to be specific around here. I expect a full build report on the baking.

I’ve done Rollins Pond loop in mid September during the off season, which overlaps some with the Floodwood loop. Saw a few other paddlers but it was pretty quiet and the campsites looked pretty empty. Given your time constraints the ease of access is certainly a perk, and I don’t think you’ll be...

I don’t think we’re the intended audience for whatever those things are. But hey Gamma, at least the bar is set pretty low for a clear canoe.

You perhaps already know this, but since you didn't mention it specifically I would just point out that switching a Northstar from sitting to kneeling drops is an easy process. So if you end up liking the NW Solo but would prefer to kneel that wouldn't be a problem. I recently switched my solo...

I live in PA. I purchase the boat launch permit every year, I certainly don't mind supporting everything it gives me access to. But I refuse to put the sticker on my canoe for this exact reason. I've gotten stopped once at a boat launch and once I pulled out the permit they didn't give me any...

I should give even more specific context. My wife is paddling an Eddyline Sitka ST, which is I guess considered a light touring kayak. It's 13'9" with a svelte 22.5" beam. So it's not a 16'+ sea kayak, but it does move. Perhaps that will make it easier to keep up with? Anyways, she has no...

Thanks Glen. As I've learning more about hull shape over the past few years I've certainly come to the realization that the Trillium won't do everything I want to and I'll need another canoe at some point. But I'm keeping the Trillium regardless, there are some local rivers that it is still...

I got out again. The weather was beautiful but they were calling for 10-15 mph winds. I was sitting on my back porch and there wasn’t even a hint of a breeze, so I talked everyone into joining me for a paddle. (I was lying to myself, I knew what would happen when we got to the lake.) Boy was it...

It's all good, I just wanted to clarify. My response may have been more pedantic than I meant. I missed your incorrect paddle length, but when I was shopping for paddles I made sure to calculate the shaft length vs. overall length on all of them. (I made a spreadsheet, do you recall our shared...

To add to snapper’s suggestion, my friend bought a pre made rack, it uses i-hooks and bungie cords to secure the boats into place.

230 lbs! I'm gonna need a bigger ballast bag to get 80 lbs of water. I will definitely experiment more. I've found even 15-20 lbs makes a huge difference with the wind, I'm a sail without it. But you've encouraged me to try even more weight, thank you. Thanks! I would not classify my paddling...

When I got my Trillium I ordered it with a pack seat. I was coming from kayaking and it seemed like a good idea at the time. And perhaps it was. But I never really loved it with a pack seat, so over this past winter I got a standard seat put in with seated drops. I’ve been waiting very...

Scouter thank you for your enthusiasm. I will certainly get some more pics for you when I get back over there this weekend. Assuming I don't space out and forget.

My father in law passed recently so we're in the process of sorting through his stuff. He was an engineer from way back, and learned how to program computers with punch cards. We found this stashed away, it's in pristine shape. I'm not sure what we're going to do with it, I can't imagine getting...

I’m approaching 46, and I am fortunate in that I have been actively working to improve my diet and exercise over the past decade. My weight/health have always been good, but I had concerns about cardio strength. Regular daily walks around flat suburbia are certainly not as beneficial as the more...

I'm on the east coast so I'm not familiar with Michigan paddling, but from what you've described I would be comfortable taking my Blacklite Trillium on a paddle there. However, it sounds like you're not comfortable with the foam core, so if 5 lbs is worth it to you for the peace of mind then...

The general consensus here seems to be that the regular Blacklite is more durable than its weight would imply. I've bounced my BL Trillium off a few rocks and it's held up fine. However, if I got a dedicated river canoe such as the Phoenix I would probably splurge for the BL HD just for peace of...