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  1. kona

    Photo of the day

    More Cannon River. Hemlock cruiser paddle by Cricket Designs.
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    Photo of the day

    Got out yesterday on the Cannon River in southeastern Minnesota
  3. kona

    Photo of the day

    I got on his list the last time it was open, which was a short window. If I remember correctly, the wait was more than two but less than three years.
  4. kona

    Photo of the day

    Yes it is, good eye.
  5. kona

    Photo of the day

    An early ice out in southern Minnesota
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    What are your current solo canoes and how do you like them?

    I always prefer the wildfire after swapping from the YS. That said, I haven’t found a general purpose royalex solo with symmetrical rocker and hull design that I prefer over the YS. Been wanting to try the Mohawk Odyssey 14. And the Esquif Echo.
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    What are your current solo canoes and how do you like them?

    More than I need but I have space and have worked hard to try many and to find good examples of the boats I love… Three solos for whitewater, all in the hard chine Frankie Hubbard design/tradition: a blackfly octane 85 that I’m excited to get to know, in PE; a mohawk viper 12 in royalex, which...
  8. kona

    Sleeping pad?

    Are paco pads comfortable? How comfortable? I’m intrigued for camping on rivers and in my van, with uneven/lumpy surfaces. I have used a thermarest guidelite for ever. In summer if conditions are no issue, I’ll put a thermareat ridge rest underneath. After a very cold October bwca trip a few...
  9. kona

    Morningstar weight?

    my white gold Morningstar with wood trim and a third seat (no carry thwart) is 53# on my scale.
  10. kona

    Recommendations for a new whitewater paddle

    For cruising I have moved to a pretty short paddle. 32” shaft length is perfect for most cruising cases of mine. I like to keep the grip hand at about shoulder height. It just feels good. For ww I’ve moved to shorter too, though a little longer than for cruising. My preference varies with the...
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    Recommendations for a new whitewater paddle

    MS mud that sounds great. In my late night reading I missed your original post about wood preference for shaft and grip. I have two friends with echo paddles. One is their creek stick and I have no idea how it has endured the steep creeking hardcore ww torture he puts it through. Another...
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    Recommendations for a new whitewater paddle

    Good stroke this is awesome to hear. Werner’s composites and their dynel edge tech has come a long way. I think I’ve been reluctant to beat on mine since it wasn’t cheap and I have other paddles to beat on. I really love the journey paddle. It’s a smaller blade so an overall length that one...
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    Recommendations for a new whitewater paddle

    If you were in minnesota you could try a pile of different ww paddles I own. my top suggestion is for you to grab a Werner bandit or bandito as they’re relatively affordable, widely available, and checks your boxes. I don’t think you’d regret having one. The spoon blade of a bandit paddle will...
  14. kona

    Canoe storage stand/rack

    Not my photos so not sure. I have some a friend built for me. 24” long feet, center posts are about 30” apart, inner to inner (not sure that width is needed and maybe overkill) they work great with all my boats, including a 18.5’ bell Northwoods. Does that answer your question?
  15. kona

    Blackhawk Solo for sale - Rochester NY Craigs List

    Of course, done, thank you. Matt, I apologize for my unhelpful comments and sh*tty attitude here and there. It’s not my style and I regret. You have a great boat at a steal of a price. Someone will be lucky.
  16. kona

    Blackhawk Solo for sale - Rochester NY Craigs List

    Sorry this didn’t work out, sincerely. if you or a moderator would consider removing or cropping my phone number from the post above, I would be grateful. Thanks, and again, best wishes.
  17. kona

    Blackhawk Solo for sale - Rochester NY Craigs List

    I did make serious offers to purchase and have it picked up in early august. I was sad to see the holes for the foot bar, I’ll admit. I hope it finds a nice home. Good luck for a quick sale.
  18. kona

    new to me solo

    I owned a zephyr when I was fairly new to solo canoes and about 180lbs. I found it quite tender and I never got as comfortable with it as I wanted. Now that I’m significantly further along the learning curve, I’d love to have one again. I have owned four blackhawks and still own a starship. I...
  19. kona

    Dagger Reflection 15 seat options? And paint thoughts?

    I still have some extras that Lance sent me and I’d happily send them your way if you dm me your address. Will need to check if there are six…
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