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by plaidpants
Sun Jun 23, 2013 5:05 pm
Forum: Recreational/Touring
Topic: Remmel to Rockport float tomorrow
Replies: 10
Views: 2706

Re: Remmel to Rockport float tomorrow

Leave it to a dumby like myself to miss out on another great float. I was on the General Discussion board and was asking if anyone was going to do this float. I guess next time I will look before clicking huh? Maybe next Saturday or Sunday of anyone is going. We have not done this section and would ...
by plaidpants
Sat Jun 22, 2013 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rockport SUN
Replies: 5
Views: 1630

Re: Rockport SUN

My wife and I were wanting to float somewhere tomorrow but not familiar with part of Arkansas. We would like to meet up with someone or a group floating Remmel to Rockport for the first trip. We have a SOT (Mine and new) and a SI (Wifes) kayak. We are experienced paddlers and have done from Class I ...
by plaidpants
Sat Jun 22, 2013 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rockport SUN
Replies: 5
Views: 1630

Re: Rockport SUN

My wife and I were wanting to float somewhere tomorrow but not familiar with part of Arkansas. We would like to meet up with someone or a group floating Remmel to Rockport for the first trip. We have a SOT (Mine and new) and a SI (Wifes) kayak. We are experienced paddlers and have done from Class I ...
by plaidpants
Tue Aug 14, 2012 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Law Enforcement on the Remmel Section
Replies: 105
Views: 13799

Re: Law Enforcement on the Remmel Section

We all have our opinions about check points on the river. So here is mine. I do not feel the check points should be between the put in and take out. It should be at the put in. This is where they could give you the chance to make good on the laws. A check point half way down river gives the people d...
by plaidpants
Thu Nov 17, 2011 1:16 pm
Forum: For Sale & Gear Swap
Topic: WTB Drysuit / Drytop
Replies: 3
Views: 843

Re: WTB Drysuit / Drytop

I have a Stohlquist Dry Top Size "L" and NRS Dry Pants size "XL". These have only been used maybe 5 times. There are no snags, tears, or any damage. They are like new. I am selling them because I ripped out my shoulder boating and had to have major surgery. I am afraid to even tr...
by plaidpants
Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Damaged Kayak
Replies: 5
Views: 1288

Re: Damaged Kayak

Do you still have the piece of plastic that came out of the hole? I would recommend welding the piece back. I happened to have schooling on plastic welding. If this is a Linear Poly boat I can weld it. However no matter how good of a job is done welding it will not track as well as it did when it wa...
by plaidpants
Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:03 am
Forum: Recreational/Touring
Topic: How are the access pints on the Buffalo?
Replies: 4
Views: 833

Re: How are the access pints on the Buffalo?

I was hoping for some access pints. I guess the access points will have to do. At Tyler's will we need to use the upper or lower access? If I were guessing I would say upper. It would not surprise me the lower washed out again.
by plaidpants
Mon May 30, 2011 5:37 pm
Forum: Recreational/Touring
Topic: How are the access pints on the Buffalo?
Replies: 4
Views: 833

How are the access pints on the Buffalo?

It has been way too long that my family and I have been on the water. We were wanting to do an overnighter putting on this coming Saturday. However we do live a ways away and don't have time to find out the status of access points except to call a few outfitters. Can someone tell me what Bakers Ford...
by plaidpants
Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gator Spotted near Illinois River
Replies: 15
Views: 3115

Re: Gator Spotted near Illinois River

I will be paddling with many gators this time next week in Florida in the Homosassa area. I have paddle up to with in about 10 feet of them and they just swim away. Porlly cause they are not hungry.
by plaidpants
Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:55 am
Forum: Recreational/Touring
Topic: Buffalo trip March 6th, 2011 Sunday thru maybe Wed 3/9
Replies: 4
Views: 725

Re: Buffalo trip March 6th, 2011 Sunday thru maybe Wed 3/9

Eric it seems every time you get on the river there is something that keeps me from getting on with you. My wife being in the hospital is keeping me from going this time but before this season is out I will be on with you. I do know the season ends on the season finaleat midnight and starts again on...
by plaidpants
Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buying Canoe, Need Advice
Replies: 11
Views: 2128

Re: Buying Canoe, Need Advice

For my two cents. I have paddled with Gut It numerous times in the Ozarks and also went with him out west on 5 day trips. He and I both have Mad River Freedom 17"s and that boat will haul a lot of gear and also is a very good Class III runner. Not saying that is the boat for you because you hav...
by plaidpants
Sun Feb 20, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: Recreational/Touring
Topic: Flatwater Solo Boats?
Replies: 21
Views: 5537

Re: Flatwater Solo Boats?

It is fun to see how many people post about certain boats and how they enjoy them better than any other. So here goes my pick. I have paddle many and I do mean many boats. Mohawks, Bell, Buffalo, Mad River, Wenonah, Dagger, ETC.... All of them as solo. You have to as stated earlier DEMO, DEMO, DEMO....
by plaidpants
Fri Feb 11, 2011 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: death by gps
Replies: 34
Views: 3537

Re: death by gps

Night navigation is very difficult. I could get close to where I needed to go by using a Lensatic compass or by using my wrist watch. The problem with both is they had to have a white light shine on them to get them to glow. So I would place them inside my fatigues in the early years or BDU's later ...
by plaidpants
Fri Feb 11, 2011 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: plastic welding
Replies: 19
Views: 3589

Re: plastic welding

Here is a link to get a Hippo Patch.

http://www.coloradokayak.com/Hippo-Patch-2x24" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I would say it is similar to duct tape and is not welding materials.
by plaidpants
Thu Feb 10, 2011 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: death by gps
Replies: 34
Views: 3537

Re: death by gps

One more thing. Microsoft Street and Trips are being designed with 3 companies in contract with each other. Microsoft, Google Earth, and Garmin.