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    Loud wooden pole

    High Density Polyethylene is about perfect for impact and abrasion resistance, but like all petroleum base products, its gonna be slick on rocks.
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    Canoe for sale

    Location and price, along with a brief description will help generate interest among buyers.
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    Namekagon Encounter

    Day 7 - The End We awoke to yet another photogenic morning. The river mist cast shadows of fall, and the moon shone high and bright, pointing the way to the takeout a mere 3.3 miles downstream. We packed everything up, took our last campsite photo, and hit the water. As mentioned...
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    Last Arrow Woodshop, NW Pennsylvania

    Thanks for sharing! Some of his works are truly unique.
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    Namekagon Encounter

    Day 6 NOTE: I erroneously identified this site as N5.1. Is it actually N8.8. The edit window for my previous post has closed. Another chilly start to the day - our last full day of paddling. "Full day" seems a bit dramatic - we definitely weren't going to be paddling all day. But it would be...
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    Reservoir Manicouagan QC Aug/Sep 2025

    Love the storm and cliff face pics!
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    Video: HOOP clears portage trails with Silky KATANABOY and BIGBOY saws

    The 650 with a measured stroke cadence is the closest thing to a a chainsaw I have used in the woods. It cuts unbelievably well when the tooth pattern is matched to the wood. Gotta be fairly careful on the return stroke with the 650, there's a LOT of blade to flex when it binds. I have...
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    Namekagon Encounter

    Day 5 Dawn arrived cold and clear. Everything was solidly frosted and sparkled briefly before melting under the sun's advancing rays. I shoved a couple of handwarmers in my Chotas during breakfast, which made the morning transition from dry socks almost pleasant. After some coffee, we...
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    Kayak paddle length for wider canoe

    40"?! Dang. I have two 280cm paddles, BB Angler Ace and BB Impression Solo. Great for a wide-beam Prospector and an OT Tripper. Little long for the 27" Encounter, but not bad. I paddle low angle with a double, as i value a dry lap over efficiency/speed. Long shafts are the key to low-angle...
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    Refurbished Chair

    That is amazing. What a way to not only refurbish, but to take it beyond original glory. Previously a suitable companion for the outdoors and garage, the new version would be at home around the largest hearth of the finest hunting lodge.
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    How much have you paddled this year?

    With the breakdown of our main transportation for canoes, we are down a lot from our goal. Probably barely 100 miles total. But, the transmission is finally back together, so hopefully we can get the van back running in the next couple of weeks and squeeze in some more short paddles. It is...
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    Mégiscane River, Québec

    What a tale so far!
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    Namekagon Encounter

    Day 4 We awoke to light shower activity, which was forecast to end almost immediately. The temps had dropped sharply overnight, and were forecast to fall further over the next 48 hours, with a sturdy wind developing out of the NW. I took a few photos and contemplated our travel options while...
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    Lows Lake/ Hitchens Pond, Late October 2025

    Great photos! This one has got to be one of my favorites.
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    Namekagon Encounter

    Day 3 I like the third day, it really starts to feel like a trip at that point. This day 3 would end up feeling more like the end of a trip than the middle, but that's getting ahead. The skies had begun to clear overnight, and the morning sabbaticals were able to be taken in mostly dry...
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