Recent content by Gamma1214

Looks like the 1st powerline south of the Rte 56 trailhead. (my kids loved the tunnels through the Laurel on that section)

Personally, I don't know much about commercial boats but I've always thought that lay-up was more a function of achieving a desired weight than increasing durability (besides, of course, the marketing aspects). Build a canoe out of high carbon steel and it'll (probably) still end poorly if you...

Same. Even though ticks aren't an issue up North (yet), it's not worth the risk IMO. If I ever find one imbedded during a trip, I doubt that I'll wait for symptoms either. I'll start dosing during extraction.

The Rav4 probably has a class 1 receiver. You might consider building a t-post for it to give a lot greater spread than you'll get with only roof-mounted bars.

Even at home, I try to generate as little trash as possible. On trips, about the only plastic that goes are zip-lock bags. I often pick up trash from in fire pits & around campsites and how those pieces get treated varies. If there is nasty residue in a plastic bottle, for example, I may...

Certainly, many phobias could be classified as "biophobias". What I meant by "nature as we know it" is getting out in the natural world / surrounding oneself with open spaces. I think the average person on this forum is still far more "outdoorsy" than the norm. The article implies that fear...

What, 18 Inches isn't enough?... How knarly is your sled?!

Nah, anything that batters a 'yak is a good thing :)

100% in agreement on that one. There are probably some on here who might run that but not me and certainly not with a tripping load. Especially when solo; the better part of valor is discretion.

Welcome & happy new year to you. Where are you "back" from?

Welcome. That boat is a really cool find. I like the flipping seat too... makes me wonder what other uses there could be for something like that...

Makes perfect sense, thank you. I always find it interesting to see how others overcome building challenges and this one had not occurred to me. Looking good.

Interesting... not to pester but how did you locate the right contour? Drill holes at the bottom edge of the forms & use a string? (I'm just trying to imagine how I might do it)

I'm curious as to how you did the sheer... Did you strip down, letting the loose end just hang off of the forms and then cut the sheer when you were done? Seems like that's a lot easier than tapering individual strips like I did on my 1st...

Thanks in advance for taking the time & (extra) effort given that English is difficult. Especially in the winter, such diversions are truly appreciated and I'm looking forward to the rest of the story.