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As a open boater only... :roll: I find it beneficial to add extra layers on bottom. With the usual abundance of water :wink: over heating in the lower region is not a problem, while not having enough is a real possibility. On a cool 50(f) degree day a couple layers work well; however once it get's c...

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Been there my old thirteen foot Edge came in at 19 pounds and a couple ounces fully outfitted, but being cored was not really a steep creeker.

Was not really asking for u(s) to make a sacrifice.... just casting a wish for a different (future) material.

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This is a common complaint that I hear from women, older folk, and even less physical men.... and not necessarily from just the dainty.

Need a little more info....

• Do you paddle Open canoe or C1 ? .....(or both?)
  Does your drysuit have latex ankle seals or integral (dry feet) booties?

Just another Saturday, with a good early morning rain...

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... have a fun safe day.

As the best boating in my area is in the dead of winter, I find exception that a little cold water would case this lack of manliness. :) I've always considered the difference more of a cultural bias, as every time I've boated out west (although never west coast) people are amazed and want to see can...

There are many factors affecting a boats performance, among these are area of whetted surface, hull drag, laminar flow, wave drag, and frictional resistance, as well as lack of knowledge. A oil canning hull effects many of these, irregardless of their notice or awareness. My worn out Spanish Fly has...

Some pics....

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Heading out for some boating, will try and look up Rangers name before weekend. Was going to - but forgot about this last night.

I got a lot of good info from contacting the BLM, they put me onto a Ranger who paddled a touring kayak on Lake Powell. Unfortunately do not remember his name, although I'll try and see if it's scribbled on a old map.

Smurfwarrior wrote:I doubt its a noticeable issue for normal use, other than being a bit unsightly.

guess not...

... if you don't mind giving up some of your speed and handling, such as
when attaining, or going for that wave, or keeping up with the rest of the pack

performance issue....

link about stiffness - from a racing shell company:

I just tried a fix recommended by the phpbb3 forums. Wouter, you are my man on this, let me know how things are lookin' now. I expect everyone will have to login AGAI, but hopefully (like last time) it will remember you this time! :) Kenneth... you're the man. THANKS for all the THANKLESS work you ...

The open boat roll is slower. The mechanics are similar, though I find I focus on different parts depending on the boat. Outfitting matters more to me in an open boat. . . One reason the OC roll is slower is that the boat scoops water as it comes upright. As the boat rolls from upside down to sidew...

Go for it

take pictures

and don't be shy.

is the shaft ...

one piece solid ?
or is it laminated ?
or could it have a hollow center ? (yes - some wood do)