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SouthernKevlar reacted to Glenn MacGrady's post in the thread Shoutout your local whitewater boat builder with
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Whitewater play and creek canoes are not designed for wilderness tripping. And vice versa. That's why so many of us have multiple... -
SouthernKevlar reacted to Steve in Idaho's post in the thread PFDs: Class 3 or 5 PFD for Whitewater? with Like.
I wear a class 5 MTI pfd when on rivers. It's labeled type 5 because it is outfitted as a rescue vest, but that isn't why I bought it...
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SouthernKevlar replied to the thread Shoutout your local whitewater boat builder.If you are considering C1 decked canoes, add River Elf. They make composite C1s and kayaks.
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SouthernKevlar replied to the thread PFDs: Class 3 or 5 PFD for Whitewater?.I was wondering about the bulk and comfort of the Hi-Flotation models. I would definitely be trying it on before buying, even though I...
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SouthernKevlar reacted to ppine's post in the thread PFDs: Class 3 or 5 PFD for Whitewater? with Like.
For aerated water, get all of the flotation you can. The old Extrasport Hi-Float pfd had over 30 pounds of flotation. I swam a Class...
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SouthernKevlar reacted to tketcham's post in the thread PFDs: Class 3 or 5 PFD for Whitewater? with Like.
When I was still solo canoeing Class 3/4 white water I used different PFDs depending on water volume and/or temperature. I don't float...
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SouthernKevlar reacted to eckilson's post in the thread PFDs: Class 3 or 5 PFD for Whitewater? with Like.
When I started out a bought a high-float. I figured if 16 lbs was good, 22 lbs must be better - not so much. It was bulky and...
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SouthernKevlar reacted to Glenn MacGrady's post in the thread PFDs: Class 3 or 5 PFD for Whitewater? with Like.
As I mentioned in that other thread, I used the original Extrasport Hi-Float life jacket, which had approximately 22-24 lbs. of...
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SouthernKevlar replied to the thread PFDs: Class 3 or 5 PFD for Whitewater?.Thank you all for your information. I think I may have asked the wrong question and should have asked if anyone here had used any of...
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SouthernKevlar reacted to eckilson's post in the thread 1500→16→17→18→19→20→21→22→23→3000 Members with Like.
Thanks to Glenn, and all the administrators who have kept this place going over the years. It is one of a kind and a great community...
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SouthernKevlar reacted to Glenn MacGrady's post in the thread 1500→16→17→18→19→20→21→22→23→3000 Members with Like.
The site hit 3000 members yesterday. It took 11 years to attract the first 1500 members and 2.75 years for the next 1500. The rapid...
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After reading and posting on the “Whatever happened to Canoe lifejackets?” thread, I started looking up information on new PFDs. I have...
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SouthernKevlar reacted to Glenn MacGrady's post in the thread Roanoke River Paddling Trail (N. Carolina): Article and Video with Like.
". . . the Roanoke River is now North Carolina’s newest State Trail." "Perhaps the most enticing part of the trail for paddlers is the...
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SouthernKevlar reacted to eckilson's post in the thread Whatever happened to "canoe" life jackets? with Like.
Like these... I still have them, but I never wear them. The problem is if you swim the PFD doesn't stay in place - it rides up...
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SouthernKevlar replied to the thread Whatever happened to "canoe" life jackets?.My first PFD was a Seda "Full Length" type, as was the fashion among C-boaters in the early 80's. It wore out; we are talking big holes...