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by philllll
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...
by philllll
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 ...
by philllll
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... ...
by philllll
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...
by philllll
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...
by philllll
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.
by philllll
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.
by philllll
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;
by philllll
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;
by philllll
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.
by philllll
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
by philllll
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)
by philllll
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