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Yup - you can paddle whitewater in any boat (queue that great section of Waterwalker and check out all those old ribbed style PFD's and...

Reasons for a trade imbalance, lets look at Canada/USA to start. First thing to understand is that since NAFTA and the subsequent USMCA...

The dealer that I bought my Firebird from asked if I wanted a sitting seat or a kneeling seat installed. He mentioned that they come set...

It'd be interesting to paddle a shorter version of the Swift Cirrus, sort of a cross between a de-tuned Northstar Firebird and a...

Interesting interview about a two - year journey through 22 rivers...

I have an older (but still serviceable) Extrasport PFD that I use in cooler weather. The fuller fit is like wearing a "waterproof" down...

I have a Sunburst paddle and enjoy it for it's light weight and relaxing demeanor. :) I didn't mention the Sunburst because he...

I recommend this paddle because it has a small, short blade so you can get a short paddle that's easy on you and works everywhere...

Had a good laugh with that one. Impressive though.

I'll be impressed with Swift's toughness when they recreate this with one of their boats:

I suspect that he could do a more convincing demonstration, but he's gonna have to show a little more boldness. Agree about the...

I agree with Gamma1214 on the carbon paddle. And if your shoulder is chronically irritated by paddling you might want to consider taking...

To be fair, that Clipper canoe weighs considerably more than the Swift, probably twice the weight for the same size boat. But if you...

Is epoxy actually the outer surface? Aren't they using something to coat the epoxy for UV? I'm sure not all epoxies are created equal...

You're correct, after rewatching the video it appears the UV treatment is the initial coating applied to the mold. Here's the recap...