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Thanks Adam. I am mostly legs with short torso. I'll peruse the paddle sizing link.

Merry, merry!

Broke the T grip on my Werner Bandit paddle. I will try to fix and use as spare, but I was thinking about a new paddle anyway. A trusted source likes Galasport paddles. What paddles do you recommend? Straight blade or spooned? Some qualities I am in search of: lightweight (carbon), stiff, and durabl...

magicmike wrote:For those of us who are only halfgnarlz, Pumps Rock!

^^ and TOG!

I've had my PFD for 6 years now. Bit dirty and worn, but still seems to serve me well. I rarely paddle above Class III.

When does one replace a pfd?

And for the barrel-chested among us, what vest suits you best?

Non-paddling spouse. ('nuff said?)

As the proud owner of a fugly 91, I have to do a double-take every time a car with a Thule cargo box passes to make sure it's not an Octane. She's full-figured, but one fine ride!

Rats! Busy season. Maybe I'll make it when I ultimately retire, which, given my resources, will be in 20 years!

Have fun Sarah, Tony, Joe, Paris, Chris, et. al.... uh, et. ALF?

-K

Mark! Thanks, but I just bought a used 2012 Outback from a used car reseller: C*rs*ns*. Between me and my kids, this will be my 4th(?) used car buy and I've always been lucky with used cars. Still have 2 years on the original warranty and I have 5 days from the date of pickup to return it. I loved t...

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@Chris D - there is a VW dealership right around the corner, so I just went for a test drive. The back seats do not appear to fold flat. Do the seat bottoms fold up? (I couldn't see a latch in the dark)

To all that responded, thanks! @ChrisD - thanks especially for the research. I was actually considering a Jetta wagon but had not taken a test drive yet. And in-car sleeping is a strong consideration. @DougB - I "tried on" a Forester a few years back and again recently and, surprisingly, its a tight...

Thinking of retiring well-worn vehicle and buying a 2013 Outback. I've seen negative reviews elsewhere by paddlers re: the factory rack and the troubles that Yakima had designing a solution to the new racks.
Anyone own one that cares to comment on the ride and on the racks?
-Kevin

KNeal wrote:WHEW! You scared me there for a sec., Craig. I thought you were talking about Tony B.! Glad everything is still allright in the world.

Hah! I had the same reaction. Good to know that Tony B is still with us!

-Kevin O

Mikey B wrote:...so get it done off season

Wait, what? There's an off-season?

Good topic. I'd really enjoy seeing what I'm paddling.

-K

' looking forward to cold weather, chili dogs, river carnage and... old friends! See you there!