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Raft. Guide was high as **** and broached us on the ledge river right coming into the drop. I got pushed out by another paddler losing...

I'll repeat two safety stories I've told before, but first I'd like to add to the good general principles already advocated...

The level of protection is probably less important for poling than whitewater, but here is some good information on watersports helmet...

You might hate wearing a helmet, maybe one of these wouldn’t bug you as much. I’ve been using the super scrappy for a several years and...

+1 on that, and if it's not on you when you need it, you haven't got it.

No such thing as too much safety. This is especially true on solo trips or working alone. A good example is how to carry a revolver...

Well, that settles it! Was thinking three weeks in Manitoba this summer but writing six weeks back into the schedule.

All helpful suggestions, thanks folks!

I would hesitate to cut up a slightly used belt from a belt sander. I’ve done that many times. Jim

Your local hardware probably sells rolls of emory cloth for cleaning copper pipe (around 150-180 grit) which would work perfectly for...

KISS. Why didn't I think of that.....

^ With hand tools, your way is tried and true. With a router or power tool setup, you could get pretty complex with it, but even if you...

Oh I like the inner tube idea! I'd considered using Voile ski straps which have fantastic holding power but thought this application...

^That's exactly how I would cut slots for straps. Two thoughts on increasing holding power - one, slightly destructive, would be to cut...

This has been on my list for a while. Finally got around to prototyping with some scrap 2x12. Needs to be oiled then tested. I don't...