I was wondering what the advantages/disadvantages are between these two sets of oars?? Anyone opinion...what do you use.

Hi all,

I’m in the market for a downriver boat for my daughter – we mostly kayak the Arkansas in Canyon City. She is tall – 5’9” and thin (about 130 lbs). The Jackson Hero is a good fit for her but there are very few USED ones on the market. Are there other boats that are good down river boats in about that volume (70 gallons), with a high deck (front and back) and good cockpit rigging that we should be looking for?

I’m looking for a used boat and the more options I have the better luck I should have finding a good deal on one…

Thanks for your help
Al
719.233.0929

I am wanting to get float bags that I could use for all three of my boats (creek, river runner and play). Is it a bad idea to get one that fits the creek boat and use it for the other boats also? I figure it is just an airbag, and will fill whatever size void it is in, and bigger is better than too small. When I put it in the playboat, I figure only a quarter of the bag may inflate, but it should still fill the void. Am I overlooking something?

I came across these GoreTex socks and wondered if anyone has tried them or anything similar?
I'm thinking that if you wore them with a dry suit that had leg gaskets, they might work the same as a dry suit that had booties built in. My concern is that the gasket would not seal against the GoreTex the way it seals against your skin.
Any thoughts?

The picture didn't copy, so here is the link.
Annapolis Performance Sailing (APS) - Gore-Tex Socks - 13"

Rocky Gore-Tex Waterproof Socks
Black/Gray
Sizes: 5 - 14, Men's **

100% waterproof, durable and breathable, keeps water out and foot perspiration to escape. Lycra outer layer with Taslite insets in critical wear areas for abrasion resistance and long wear.

We sell the 13" socks that come up high on the leg for the best protection. Pair these with your favorite sailing shoes for the ultimate in wet shoe, dry foot comfort. Wear a non cotton sock liner for even more comfort of a insulated boot sock for greater warmth.

** - We highly recommend that you order a size up from your normal size if wearing them with a traditional sock, or two sizes up if you are planning on wearing with a bulky sock.

RK8013 Gore-Tex Socks - 13" Price: $51.95

Looking to buy one and haven't seen any on here or anywhere else?

970-817-4890

Just had good news in talking with Jim Sheflo, the maker of the original, and best IK... The Stiletto.

With adding my name to the list, there are about 10 people in line for one of these incredible IK's. He did say if there were some more folks that signed up for them he might make another batch of them.

So jump on board and get one of these world class IK's! Mainly so I can get one for myself! :D They are truly the worlds best. Cheaper than a Sotar, better than an Aire, how can ya go wrong?

Jim is low tech, so no web or email, but a blast to talk to on the phone. Give him a buzz (haha) if interested or curious.

Jim Sheflo
425-343-4105



For the record I am in no way affiliated with his making these IK's. I just want one and more orders will make it happen.:mrgreen:

I went to four stores looking for the Leatherman Crunch multi tool. It works like vice-grips, I found it on- line but I want to look at it to make sure it works as advertised. Any one own one or know of a Denver area store that carries them.

Hi all,
Hello from the UK! I've been learning at my club for about 3 months and now want to get into WW, so I'm demoing a Remix 69 on Saturday, and I'd appreciate a little advice as to whether I shoudl get that or the Remix 79. The reason I'm asking is because I weigh 224 lbs, and I'm 6' tall. I've sat in a 69 (in a shop) and it was great - comfy and a really good fit. The weight of a 69 is 130-240 lbs, so at 224 lbs I'm near the top. The range of the 79 is 180-280, so I'd be in the middle (roughly speaking).

My question is this - from a paddling point view as a novice on WW, would I learn better in the 69 or the 79? - I'm assuming i'd be lower in the water in a 69, but I don't know what difference that would make!

If someone is able to specify what advantages/disadvantages I'd have in the 69 and the 79 that would be a great help.

Cheers, Peter.
P. S. Congratulations on a great forum, by the way :)

I hear Jackson may have a new boat this year, anyone out there know of any other new creek designs coming out this winter?

Hi, I saw some paddlers wore water shoes that split all of their five toes (not just the index), what are they called ? any recommendation ? Thanks

I am changing over to propane, retiring my old coleman white gas stove/lantern setup and looking for a reliable lantern to provide light for cooking, games/puzzles, etc.

Are any of the LED lanterns reliable and bright enough to replace a gas lantern entirely, or are they more like a backup item? I am especially interested in the units that have a solar panel and crank generator with integral NiMh batteries so carrying/disposing of batteries would not be an issue, but I'm not sure if these things really work and can keep up with nightly usage on a multi day camp, or are they just gimmicks?

Better to stick with replaceable batteries and an external charger?

or.....

Is some form of LP/Gas the only way to provide reliable light for a longer trip?

Thanks!

I came across this while looking up info on the Stansport Outfitter 50k/btu stove.




Diamond Plate Tuff-Stove Product Details - StanSport

It won't be available for sale until the end of the month, but already a few places are listing it for under $140.

Looks like a pretty close copy of a Partner, but don't miss the fact that it is a powder coated STEEL stove....shipping weight is 34 pounds! For the non weight concious that might not be an issue though......

There was a posting here about the Axiom on the grand some time ago. Any further info on this boat, Especially how it compares to a Mamba for river running?Thanks in advance,

JIMM

Outside Magazine in their Oct. 2009 issue page 26, picked RiverGuide as one of the 5 Best Adventure Apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Here's a link to the online version of the article:
The Best Adventure iPhone Apps | Outside Online

To celebrate I have requested free coupons for the app from Apple and have 5 more to give out, on a first come, first serve basis.

The RiverMaps update was released today on iTunes and is a free update to all existing owners of the app.
RiverGuide Maps- Allow you to zoom in (double tap one finger) and zoom out (double tap two fingers) on a map to reveal river data. The river gauges are represented by the same icons we used when the river forecasting feature was added. If you tap on a gauge icon a callout will be displayed showing more details about that specific river gauge. As you zoom in on the maps more and more local river gauges are shown.

Detail River maps to all of the rivers are now available from the River Detail View. The Detail River Maps will show three modes, Standard, Satellite and Hybrid(Satellite view with streets labeled) map views, and are also zoomable and scrollable.

Pictures and descriptions of the App can be found on the support website.

RiverGuideForKayakers

I know a few folks on the Buzz have OS Systems drysuits. (OS SYSTEMS - The Drysuit People)

Do you have one with the breathable material or just the coated nylon?

If the coated nylon, how has that worked for you? It seems like it would be a sauna in any warmer conditions, but in colder temps it might work just fine (think rafting vs kayaking).

Their prices, range of sizes, and domestic production are very appealing.

And just to get this out of the way before someone else posts it:

"Dude, just by a Kokatat GMER! You will never look back! It is the shiznit."

Thanks,

George