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  1. madmike

    Lows Lower Dam Access

    Horseshoe to Hitchens. I did it (2007-2010?) it went easy then. your millage may vary. That said, if it looks at all possible I will give it a try in the spring. Maybe snowshoes and a bow saw this winter.....
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    What are your current solo canoes and how do you like them?

    I currently have and love a Bell Magic. The wood trim is a pain in the arse to maintain, and replace every so often, but she is a keeper. We will be together until one of us can not do it any more. Solos I owned and and did not love. Mad River Monarch. Not for me, but easy to sell for a tidy...
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    what do you wear under a dry suit during winter time?

    It can get hot in the shoulder seasons. I get into this thing through the neck. It stretches out big enough for my but, and shoulders, then shrinks back to neck size. Unlike a 2-piece set up with trousers and shirt, the onesie stays put and will not bunch up. I bet it is 20 years old, still...
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    what do you wear under a dry suit during winter time?

    I use an Immersion Research Thickskin onesie. Love it.
  5. madmike

    Hand-Held Ham Radios

    I worked with the NPS in a river valley. I carried a combo marine / 2m HT. Even with some strategically placed repeaters communication was marginal at best. After 9/11 we were issued much more sophisticated government HTs ($3000 each) They worked OK.
  6. madmike

    Millbrook Defiant

    An elderly friend (not on the internet) has a Millbrook Defiant he wants to sell. No info about condition, probably not paddled for 20 years. Boat is located in Croton on Hudson, NY. Hit me up for his phone number.
  7. madmike

    Adirondacks Stops Inside the Blue Line?

    Welcome back! see you at Gillgans.
  8. madmike

    What will be the effect of electric vehicles on canoe tripping?

    I have an electric car. Have no fear. My transportation is easy and cheap.
  9. madmike

    Books that made a profound impact

    Might I suggest.. "The Lure of the Labrador Wild " (Wallace) "The Adirondack Letters of George Washington Sears" "Adirondack Canoe Waters North Flow "Jamison) "The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America" (Adney and Chapelle) "New York Exposed: The Whitewater State Vols 1+2 (Squires)
  10. madmike

    Group Meals in Camp: Yes, No, Bleh?

    My trips fall into 2 categories. alone. with college students. I do not enjoy group meals with the college students. Never enough, over complex, poorly executed.
  11. madmike

    Colden Canoe Decks

    If I do it, I will just order them laser or water jet cut out. Like from sendcutsend.com
  12. madmike

    Colden Canoe Decks

    Oooh, I might do some carbon decks next time....
  13. madmike

    Fibbing To Your Spouse About Canoe Stuff

    She noticed a nice solo I had stashed at my brothers house and asked me about it. I said "I bought it for you" I miss that boat.
  14. madmike

    10 Scary Rescue Videos

    To this day, that dam remains unmodified. It is still a killer.
  15. madmike

    Show me your canoe truck

    back in the day...
  16. madmike

    Explain Your Screen Name

    I was on a job where there were 2 Mikes. The other on was more cheerful.
  17. madmike

    The "I blame Mike McCrea" thread.

    It is his story to tell, but you wont hear it here.
  18. madmike

    Online wilderness first aid class? Experience and/or comments?

    I was WFR trained / certified for 13 years to work with college students in a remote setting. Course was $700+ and took 8, 8 hour days plus homework. If you can swing it, go more comprehensive.
  19. madmike

    What was the worst canoe you ever owned or paddled?

    The worst, Old Town H2Pro. Heavy, round hull. Honorable mention, Mohawk Rodeo 11. "It makes up for a lack of primary stability with a lack of secondary stability." Also a kevlar Rainbow Canoe slalom OC-2 I had. Unmanageable.
  20. madmike

    Carabiners

    As a whitewater instructor, I never really believed this. And then I saw it happen, fortunately, nobody was hurt and I had a good teachable moment.
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