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- Fri Jan 09, 2015 11:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's the Coldest Weather you Paddled?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9389
Re: What's the Coldest Weather you Paddled?
my perspective on what's cold paddling changed when i moved to NE Wisconsin a few years back. Spring brings big flows and awesome play boating waves and big water runs in the northwoods. Too bad it's 30 degrees… but the waves are worth it. https://vimeo.com/63487947" onclick="window.open(t...
- Thu Dec 11, 2014 10:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: whitewater kayaking and corrective eyewear
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12957
Re: whitewater kayaking and corrective eyewear
my teenage son relies on these. he loves them. prescription swim goggles. he's a -11 prescription but the -10s are good enough for paddling. he really likes open eyes when rolling. contacts would move and with the amount of correction he needs, lost lens would be a big deal. you do need to learn to ...
- Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: off topic: back country hiking suggestions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2109
off topic: back country hiking suggestions
I got a buddy heading down from WI in late March wanting to do a 3 night back country hike with his family (wife 2 kids). Kids are middle school aged but very experienced (so tough hikes are OK, they did Big South Fork in TN/KY last spring break). They will be eventually visiting family in Tulsa... ...
- Mon Jan 20, 2014 7:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Beautiful handmade wooden kayak
- Replies: 2
- Views: 868
Re: Beautiful handmade wooden kayak
these are very doable projects. (OK, his veneer inlays are pretty advanced). there are great designs out there from Pygmy Kayaks and Chesapeake Light Craft (CLC) for stitch and glue kits. they are surprisingly complete, you'll need to buy a few basic things like spring clamps and sand paper. I did a...
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 8:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: trailer questions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3135
Re: trailer questions
I've used one of these for just over a year now. AWESOME set up... really sorted out. -long tongue makes canoes/sea kayaks easy -totally dry storage, not a drop so far (several big storms) -no wet gear in my car -chest high loading -top is on hydraulic struts you easy to lift for gear access even wi...
- Sat Apr 27, 2013 7:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stretching out gaskets
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2496
Re: Stretching out gaskets
I use plenty of 303 to condition the latex... i think that's key.
and a football in the neck.
and a football in the neck.
- Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Minnesota Guys coming down to play mar15-23
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1187
- Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: GoPro pole mount
- Replies: 3
- Views: 788
Re: GoPro pole mount
whatever you use... cut it fully across at the bottom (near boat) and duct tape it back together. that will give you a point of failure if you flip in a shallow spot. run some shock cord up through pipe to act as a tether.
- Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lost mine Campground? Nantahala
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1485
Re: Lost mine Campground? Nantahala
Turkey Creek campground has always worked out great for us...
-bathrooms are quite nice.
-the couple is easy going BUT they do enforce quiet time (10pm).
-her morning baked goods are good...
http://www.turkeycreekcampground.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
-bathrooms are quite nice.
-the couple is easy going BUT they do enforce quiet time (10pm).
-her morning baked goods are good...
http://www.turkeycreekcampground.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How do you introduce kids to boating?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2915
a sticky from the Missouri board...
collection of thoughts from the Missouri WW board on kids and kayaking
http://www.missouriwhitewater.org/node/103" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.missouriwhitewater.org/node/103" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:07 am
- Forum: For Sale & Gear Swap
- Topic: sold Stohlquist Mooners II dry pants XL
- Replies: 0
- Views: 490
sold Stohlquist Mooners II dry pants XL
$100
in good shape. gaskets get 303 regularly...
when i wade a lot i do get about a tablespoon of water in them... but only when wading a bunch.
in good shape. gaskets get 303 regularly...
when i wade a lot i do get about a tablespoon of water in them... but only when wading a bunch.
- Thu Oct 20, 2011 6:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need feedback: tents and morning fog/heavy dew
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4663
Re: Need feedback: tents and morning fog/heavy dew
three words:
Hennessy Hammock
Hennessy Hammock
- Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Corsica video 2011
- Replies: 2
- Views: 997
Re: Corsica video 2011
at 3:30 in the vid... looks like the same drop as the crazy kayaker beatdown clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE5N52V3IRk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
run with more success though (retaining paddle seems to be a better plan)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE5N52V3IRk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
run with more success though (retaining paddle seems to be a better plan)
- Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:50 am
- Forum: For Sale & Gear Swap
- Topic: sold
- Replies: 0
- Views: 520
sold
normal scratches, no deep gouges or cuts
happy feet and sweet cheeks
boat is in memphis but can be at rockport most weekends
i can email you pictures
happy feet and sweet cheeks
boat is in memphis but can be at rockport most weekends
i can email you pictures
- Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:30 am
- Forum: For Sale & Gear Swap
- Topic: SOLD 07 SuperStar, green, in good shape, $400
- Replies: 0
- Views: 464