Frog Bayou-Friday 5-15-09?

[Dr. Steve Yaney]

Brandon and his boat did great.......they survived. I've never seen a paddle and helmet get shattered that bad, at least it was borrowed gear!!!! See you next time Brandon. Also when Chris says "solid paddler" it means SOLID!!!!

[Eric Esche]

Brandon said he would be out of town until Monday or so due to a batchelor party and some more floats. I'm glad he had a good run. Never got to run with him when he was in a open boat. Please tell me you were joking so I don't start looking for another carbon bent shaft Werner. They've been sort of hard to find of late.

Eric

[Dr. Steve Yaney]

Just seeing if you were paying attention......

[Eric Esche]

Thanks - the new ones are running between $430 and $440, NOT what I paid for mine, but what it would cost to replace. The other paddles I offered him are not made any more and would have been really hard to replace. I did offer him some helmets with more protection, but that was the one that came closest to fitting him. Brandon just sold his old helmet to my bow partner, so I figured I owed him a loaner if nothing else, until he could find one to paddle with, and since I can't use my gear right now, he might as well get some use out of it. I used to break paddles more than I have lately (and a couple of helmets), so I got used to having back ups which doubled as loaners. Showed Brandon my first kayak paddle, a 210cm Norse for comparison. Think he liked the Double Diamond better. Gear has come a long ways in 40 years.

Eric

[Monsoon]

Hey guys. I sure do appreciate all the tips and help, from Erics loaner gear to Owls fundamentals lessons, and Dr. Steves humor!!! I thoroughly enjoyed our run today!!! I hope we can go again soon!!! I am headed down the Ouachita tomorrow AM. Should be a fun float!!
Hope everyone has a great weekend and SYOTR!!!!!!
to all my paddle buds!!!!