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Astral makes a great product. I've had several models through the years, even going back to the Lotus Designs days. Right now, I wear the Sturgeon and my son has the Ronny Fisher; both are comfortable for us with excellent fit and finish. My only issue with Astral is that they don't offer...

Excellent idea, Glenn, and one I hadn't really thought of. I think I'll go this route. After a little investigation, I think I've found a place that will make custom mini USGS-like benchmarks. Perhaps I can attach one of those to the end of the handle. That way, if the handle ever breaks, it...

Hopefully, a few of you good folks might offer some advice on an upcoming purchase. Within a few months, I'll need to buy a Gransfors Bruks hatchet as a gift; it will also need to be engraved (either the head or the handle) as it will mark a life achievement. The recipient is also a canoe...

I’ve owned my Silky for 15 years, I think, and used it like Glen for backyard chores and camping. Just now needing a new blade.

Living in the Tennessee, I find it very sad that the local canoe manufacturers like Dagger, Mohawk, and Blue Hole are all gone now, either out of business or gobbled up in the above manner.

Since this thread has risen to the top, I had a quick question. I'm building an outdoor canoe shed which will be open (a simple ramada shelter) this fall so that my canoes will be protected from UV and rain. How high off the ground should the lowest canoe be?

Hey there, ppine. I wish! I can keep a knife sharp and whittle a bit, but making a paddle, sadly, is way outside of my skillset.

Thanks for the reply, SK! The plan right now is to use the new paddle on more difficult rivers which means traveling to the Nantahala, Tuckasegee, and Obed River system in Tennessee. The rivers around here like the Duck, Elk, and Buffalo don't really require a new paddle, but there are a few...

Since I'm starting a new journey toward more whitewater paddling (whitewater tripping is the goal, but there will be several day trips as well), I thought I would splurge for a new paddle sometime in the near future (maybe an early Xmas present to myself). Currently, I'm paddling an OT Cascade...

Thanks so much. In fact, I recently did two days of private instruction at NOC. After practicing for the remainder of the year, I hope to return to the Nanty (along with the Tuck and maybe the Little Tennessee) next spring to test my improvement. If I'm lucky with weather and a free weekend...

I'm stuck between these two groups but tend to caucus with the geezers since I'm rapidly becoming one. Thanks for the welcome!

Hello good folks. I've been a long-term lurker here, enjoying the collective wisdom of old threads and thought I would finally take the plunge. I'm originally from Mississippi as my handle shows and grew up paddling every form of still muddy water. As a child, my first craft was an abandoned...