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J-stroke - love it on flatwater between more current or rapids in my Rival. C-stroke in shorter boats. Latest Canoe/Kayak includes an article on Tandem Basics with Paul and Willa Mason. The writer says, "For Paul, using the trasditional J-stroke is just plain relaxing." I'm not sure about that for m...

Great comments on the Ion! Hey Markzak, a full review would be great. Would also enjoy a comparison of Ion and Maxim.

Thanks Richard. It was great to hop in a Maxim!

Yesa, that's the Fish Top parking lot - take out for Narrows.

Richard, Will you be at Fish Top?

I was also at the NOC Shootout and jumped in the Ion for a shorter time than avlclimber. Even though I only paddle small water in an open boat, I would have to say "ditto" to everything he said about it - stability, comfort, cross strokes (what a blast), atttempting to surf tiny wave. His review is ...

Glad to hear the stretching is making a difference. Let us know how the gel pads work as well.

I sometimes use this knee pad in addition to glued in pads. Excellent cushion.

http://www.shopping.com/Seirus-Innovati ... -Knee/info

I like all the ideas listed here. Ok, so I only paddle small stuff in an open boat, but I'm somewhat "mature", so here's an extra strategy I'm using. I used to paddle bigger, more stable boats back in the late 80's (Whitesell, Mohawk Scamp and Rogue) and could sit on the back of a Perception saddle ...

Demo here on Lower Green is on May 14th according to Mohawk site. Here's a link to their demo schedule page:

http://www.mohawkcanoes.com/demodays.html

Richard, are you bringing a Rodeo to the Lower Green Demo?

Great reviews so far. Looking forward to more on the Ion as well.

David, whats it look like to you?????

Here is video tribute to Vladmir.

Don't know how current this Noah website is. Maybe you can tell...if you can read the language.