Recent content by Gamma1214

Wow. I can't see the pictures because Fakebook has decided that I won't drive that far (probably best if they don't know me better than that) but it would have to be pretty rough to be worth less than $500.

Always the correct choice in such situations (at least, in my opinion) Yep. Always do... all part of the games that we play. Looks great so far! As for scarfing the strips: Are you doing them separately? I've found that I get a better result if I find 2 strips that will cover the length...

Good grief, I get annoyed by ropes in my field of vision... those bikes would drive me batty! (certainly looks like a great "ready for whatever comes our way" setup though... have fun)

Nope, I'd see (at least part of) the paddle every stroke. Extra trippy colors are for the (WTH?) benefit of others and (possibly) to help searchers positively ID any remains. So far, my gunsmith friend's reaction was my favorite. He loves order and is very traditional. He shook his head &...

Photo documentation may be lacking but I got 'er done. Now to wrap this up... I clamped the seat to the porch railing outside and rounded the edges of the seat frame with an 80-grit belt sander belt that I'd cut in half and then 120 grit plumber's sanding cloth (again, not sure what it's really...

I think I camped in the turtle nesting area at WPASCR. I nearly tripped over these girls Saturday morning (they weren't very happy but were in the midst of laying eggs so neither moved)

Since I'd first responded, I've built 4. I'm, therefore, currently at 10 and will probably have to change it again this Spring.

Critical piece of info right there.

I've found this link helpful when determining park boundaries and whom to contact for permits. It also gives some information on private land (shows, for example that Mud River Station is owned by the Whitesand First Nation) and then you may be able to obtain permission to camp there as well...

Surely similar but... Mine will never grace the halls of any museum and (some did notice) none of the psychedelic colors on mine are visible to the paddler while actually using it. All that's visible while sitting in the seat is White Pine & Cherry (and, yes, that was certainly intentional)

That's a fair point. I hauled a Damsel Fly (tiny little solo stripper) from WPASCR because the owner is hoping that I can repair it (separate thread) and I'll probably make one myself this winter. It's about yak-sized so it's likely to be 1/2 the weight of a yak. Style it around a little...

@lowangle al, though the emphasis is on solos, tandems are welcome too and WCHA was represented there (w/ a gorgeous w/c solo). I forget the guy's name but he came in from Chicago. Your EM White would not look out of place (though someone will paddle it if you throw it on the bank with all...

I think so. By attaching the seat (whether bolted or epoxied) to the hull, I think I can have better access, lose an ounce or two and still maintain structural integrity. So far, I've dropped the rear thwart on every build. The one that made me the most nervous was the Raven and even it...

I took it to WPASCR this weekend and it saw a fair amount of paddling. I believe that 3 or 4 members here paddled it so I'll allow them to give feedback as they wish but there was one (the first one to take it out) who I don't believe is on here. He said that he was curious because he'd never...