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by okieboater
Sat Jan 20, 2007 9:38 am
Forum: Gear Review
Topic: raft frames.....lets brainstorm
Replies: 17
Views: 8735

I forgot this - I rowed on a trip with a gentleman who had a 16 foot self bailer raft. I really did not get to check out his frame setup till I saw him break it down at the take out and that is always a hectic time. He had a aluminum welded basic frame - best as I could determine. but the main rowin...
by okieboater
Sat Jan 20, 2007 9:24 am
Forum: Gear Review
Topic: raft frames.....lets brainstorm
Replies: 17
Views: 8735

Rio's your welder man to experiment various setups!!

Load em up and head south to Texas
by okieboater
Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:37 am
Forum: Gear Review
Topic: raft frames.....lets brainstorm
Replies: 17
Views: 8735

I'm a newbie rower, but here is my thoughts. I have a 18 ft Aire Cataraft. It is a really nice big water craft. I'm happy with the boat and the frame I have. My frame is welded steel conduit. I got lucky and had a trusted and very experienced bud to design and build my first frame. This frame is a b...
by okieboater
Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:53 pm
Forum: Gear Review
Topic: outfitter tents?
Replies: 17
Views: 9427

http://www.outfitterssupply.com/ http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=40000000226&storeId=226&categoryId=28221235&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=250 http://www.walltentshop.com/MtCantent.html try these. If they work in Montana on winter hunts - sho...
by okieboater
Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:53 pm
Forum: Gear Review
Topic: outfitter tents?
Replies: 17
Views: 9427

no experience with cabela's tents, but have experience with other gear from them. It's been good. You might look at Eureka Outfitter series - I've had pretty good luck with their awnings etc http://www.eurekatent.com/pinelodge.asp Not sure where you can find one these days but back in the late 60's ...
by okieboater
Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:25 pm
Forum: Gear Review
Topic: Waterproof / Water-Resistant Digital Cameras
Replies: 94
Views: 39392

I've had really good luck with the corsair 2 gig on my W10 I've had it since the W10 first came out and looks like the price on the 2 gig card has about halved since I got mine on advice from a computer guru bud of mine heres the url http://www.mwave.com/mwave/ViewProducts.hmx?PID=FLASHMEDIA-SD-CORS...
by okieboater
Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:14 am
Forum: Gear Review
Topic: Waterproof / Water-Resistant Digital Cameras
Replies: 94
Views: 39392

http://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-34.htm my new / now outdated W10 has a li on battery. the above URL gives some info on this type battery If I read the above info right, LION type batteries loose 20 percent per year capacity no matter how they are used, this style battery should not be run t...
by okieboater
Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:02 pm
Forum: Gear Review
Topic: Waterproof / Water-Resistant Digital Cameras
Replies: 94
Views: 39392

Jeez, where will it end?

I just picked up a W10 and thought I had the best one yet!!!!!!!!


If they just had a standard view finder the Optio would be just about perfect...........
by okieboater
Fri Aug 11, 2006 7:03 pm
Forum: Gear Review
Topic: Waterproof / Water-Resistant Digital Cameras
Replies: 94
Views: 39392

sunlight photo work

I got a W10 and really do like the photos

question: what is the secret to taking photo's in bright sunlight? I am having trouble seeing the image in bright sun as it washes out the lcd screen.
by okieboater
Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:54 am
Forum: Gear Review
Topic: Waterproof / Water-Resistant Digital Cameras
Replies: 94
Views: 39392

So, three batteries for a one gig flash card over a week?

I am looking at W10 batteries and a 2 gig flash carrd, any suggestions on how many batteries to buy for a week long trip?
by okieboater
Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:56 pm
Forum: Gear Review
Topic: Waterproof / Water-Resistant Digital Cameras
Replies: 94
Views: 39392

Just took possesion of a Pentax W10. Have not tested the water proof ness yet, but did take it on one trip and the photos and the movie clips are really nice. Picked mine up at Abes of Maine, but there are deals all over the place. At the rate these cameras are adding features plus the sizes of the ...