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I live in Tellico Plains and was at the boat ramp next to Hiwassee Outfitters today. They're still there, but don't appear to be open yet. I suggest you check Gee Creek Campground (http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/hiwassee-ocoee" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) which is also on the ...

I bought and returned six PFDs before I kept the Astral YTV. I paddle OC1 and kayak and am short. I like the fact that it doesn't have a lot of extra stuff. It's a pullover, has a knife tab on the front, two pockets, and straps on the side. That's it. It's not a rescue vest, but it does give you ...

Come on down toward the Hiwassee and I might be able to chip in some gear for the day. Also, my Outrage has about 3 feet between the saddle and the front airbag, a perfect place to plant a little person.

On March 15, Kirk Eddlemon will be signing (and selling) his wonderful new guidebooks, "Whitewater of the Southern Appalachians", Volumes 1 and 2. He'll be at the Outpost Pavilion (he says after running the river). If you haven't seen the books with their gorgeous photos and excellent descriptions ...

I paddled a Prelude during an NOC class and liked it. If I had not already owned an Outrage, I probably would have bought one. Still dithering ...

Ah, the delights of being short. I buy petite jeans and roll the legs up. Thanks the advice on the Spanish Fly. I may have seen you on the SE rivers while in my Outrage.

This is gear used to help disabled veterans. Here's the link to the news story: http://www.local12.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/-14K-worth-of-Veteran-s-kayaking-equipment-stolen-78138.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; GCA (George Canoe Assn) has set up an easy way to ...

By the way, I live in Tellico Plains, so if any of you still reading this string need help while you're at ALF, send me a PM. Thanks for your help!

Painboater -- Gee, why that name for a c-boater?? I will consider both the Spanish Fly and the C-boat ideas, especially the decked boat, as it is probably a more realistic idea than an open plastic boat.

Thanks, everyone. Jim and I may be at the opposite ends of the scale, but the advice has been helpful to both of us. I should have said at the beginning that I'm looking at the L'edge Light, by the way, not the old L'edge. I'd love to try the Blink, so would welcome a PM from any owner living in the ...

I'm an Outrage paddler, looking at the plastic boats for the first time. My disadvantage is that I'm female, 5 feet O inches with REALLY short legs (26 inch inseam). Outfitting is going to be a challenge regardless of my choice, because my legs are 4-6 inches too short for the outfitting that comes ...