Recent content by Tsuga8

I'm in the field daily for about a month in the spring and a day here or there after that. I wouldn't mind a bit more, but I always thought about 40% would be a good balance. I used to think spreading it out would be better - get more variety of seasons and phenology - but it is nice to get in...

Looks fantastic. I'm very excited to be signed up for the Zoar 2-day ww rescue clinic in August. I've never been to the Deerfield, so I'm looking forward to seeing the river as well as getting some training. I've been looking to push my poling skills in spring flows but don't have as much ww...

I think @NoelCanoeDad had some Starfires at the W PA Rendezvous?

I do wish the Phoenix was a little more efficient on the flats....

What are your respective uses for those 3? Down-river runs vs freestyle? And/or? I'm curious as a Phoenix owner with very little experience in the others.

How do you think the Phoenix stacks up against the Dragonflies and Wildfire?

NOT MY LISTING. If it floats as advertised, $150 seems like a good price for a royalex boat if someone wants a beater for rocky rivers or newbies friends. I'd consider it myself as a poling boat if I were closer. Located in Bennington, VT...

Late to the thread here but I was enjoying the event in person too much to be checking the forum. Bruce, Anita and Becky who put on the event do a stellar job - there's nothing like it. There might be other demo days by outfitters but the history present at WPASCR is unmatched. Great boats...

Sold!

I'm selling a lovely Old Town Penobscot with wood gunnels and brass end-caps and screws. The boat has a third seat installed either for solo use or for a kid between two adults. It's a 1999 according to the HIN, in very good shape considering its age, but it has been used some (though not...

What's the blade shape on your bow paddle? The blade on this one is 7 1/8 in wide, and it weighs 44.5 oz, since @Glenn MacGrady asked. @lowangle al thanks, and sounds great about getting on the water!

The label claimed it's a stern paddle. But the label also claimed it's like new, which it certainly isn't, so I'd take it all with a grain of salt. But if I recall correctly the Mainers tend to lengthen the stern for more leverage on steering, and standing while paddling.

I'm the lucky winner. I happened to be headed south yesterday after 3 nights on the Aroostook and happened to see Jim's post, so I made a detour for the paddle and a visit with Jim (great to meet you in person and thanks for spotting the paddle!). I haven't weighed it yet but it didn't seem...

It's breeding/nesting season

After another outing with my crow's foot, I'm determined to lighten the swing weight. I think I'm going to try recreating the foot entirely with 1-by- stock instead of 2-by- stock. I think the thickness is unncessary for strength and adds a lot of weight. I debating gluing a strip of 2-by- to...