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  1. ShawnD

    Sanborn Paddle Quality

    Hmmm.. I have 2 ultralights from Sanborn a Gunflint and a Sam Special. Some nicks from use now but to be honest I don’t really see the issues raised. Some of my favourite paddles.
  2. ShawnD

    Paddle wrapping

    Ya.. It’s not that complicated for me. The leather feels good. Gives me a nice grip.
  3. ShawnD

    Paddle wrapping

    Yep no issues. I treat with Sno Seal.
  4. ShawnD

    Paddle wrapping

    Not really your question but tennis racket leather grips are easy to find and apply.
  5. ShawnD

    Clamp on rod holder/fish finder

    I just added this to all my canoes. https://scotty.com/product/440-1-inch-track-adaptor/ And https://scotty.com/product/340-track-adaptor-copy-copy-2/ I don’t mount a gps, camera, fish finder etc. just the rod holder. Sure they sell holders for all those things though.
  6. ShawnD

    Clamp on rod holder/fish finder

    Decided a while ago that Scotty mounts were the way to go.
  7. ShawnD

    Astral Rassler 2.0

    They are a high cut shoe so they do provide some support but I wouldn’t say ankle support is a key feature of the shoe.
  8. ShawnD

    Astral Rassler 2.0

    I own them. Very grippy. Drain well. They run small. I had to size up. You could go up 1 full size imo.
  9. ShawnD

    Who sleeps on the the newer light cots?

    I own a helinox ultralight cot. Bought it for my then 80 yr old father to sleep on for a spring fishing trip. For a very comfy cot it packs down quite small. I will bring on trips with no or very little portaging. Put a sleeping pad on top of it and it is extremely comfortable.
  10. ShawnD

    School me on carbon Fibre paddles

    Me too. Solo it’s 2 paddles GRB six degree and I’m sold on the Werner Carbon Camano adjustable 240-260.
  11. ShawnD

    School me on carbon Fibre paddles

    One other option to consider. I also own a Sanborn ultralight Gunflint bent shaft. It’s a mix of wood and carbon. Mine is about 15 ozs I think. looks like you can get the same paddle in a straight shaft now too. https://sanborncanoe.com/gunflint/#p...ab-information
  12. ShawnD

    School me on carbon Fibre paddles

    Me ! Far left in my pic above. Got it at the beginning of last year. Was my solo single blade last year. I really like it. 10 oz or there abouts I think. GRBs are cheaper than ZRE but comparable quality IMO.
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    School me on carbon Fibre paddles

    I’m a convert too. Full day of paddling it’s makes a much bigger difference than I thought it would when I bought my first one. I use a GRB 6 degree solo. Zre straight in the stern for more control and GRB 12 degree in the bow for more power.
  14. ShawnD

    Quality Fishing Knife

    Bark River Mini Kalahari Sportsman. Best I have used. Just ordered another in case I ever lose the one I have or they go out of production.
  15. ShawnD

    Recommend a coffee maker? I'm done bearing a heavy thermos

    Yes not cheap. I only buy them for backcountry trips. I get 2 good cups out of each packet though so 12 cups. $1.75 CAD per cup. Still not cheap but I’m worth it. :-)
  16. ShawnD

    Recommend a coffee maker? I'm done bearing a heavy thermos

    You guys are drinking the wrong instant. https://49thcoffee.com/collections/instant-coffees/products/african-tribute I wholeheartedly agree with you though. Life is too short for bad coffee.
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    Recommend a coffee maker? I'm done bearing a heavy thermos

    They make a lighter more compact version of the aeropress now too. I have the original. Agree that it makes very good coffee. https://www.mec.ca/en/product/6009-760/Go-Travel-Coffee-Press?colour=BK048&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0cKD7pTg7QIViIvICh30qw7wEAAYASAAEgJci_D_BwE
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    Recommend a coffee maker? I'm done bearing a heavy thermos

    So I will start with the fact that I'm a coffee snob. I have a commercial grade espresso machine in my house and roast my own beans. I have tried lots of coffee makers in the backcountry and pretty much given up on carrying the weight. There are a lot of high end coffee roasters who have...
  19. ShawnD

    It's wool season

    presale for a new colour if you like it...
  20. ShawnD

    It's wool season

    Man it goes fast. Lots of sizes this afternoon. I managed to pick up a men’s med hoodie in olive.
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