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He did not run the Thursday paddles last year, and I would be surprised if he will this year. But, one never knows. I will ask him when I see him in a couple weeks at the Midwest Mountaineering Expo.

Good question! Honestly, I do not need a paddle. I really like my Zav, and I have a couple others that I bring along as backups. I also recently purchased a 280 cm Werner Cyprus kayak paddle that I plan on taking along on my Quetico Beaverhouse to Moose Lake trip this July. That said, I am...

Saw that! Wouldn't mind first place, either...!

I had one and sold it last year. The shaft was too bulky for me; never felt right in my hands. They are a great company, however.

Thanks, Quinn. Now, if I could only find a local Mitchell dealer that carries the surreal.

My dream is to retire on the Gunflint. Literally my favorite spot in America.

Good points; especially the varnished grip take.

Thanks. After getting a quite from XY, I will be pursuing other options.

Just heard back from Spencer Meany. $295 (Can) for a paddle, $40 to ship. Too steep for me...

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Good points; exactly what I need to hear.

Glad I found this forum; humor, wisdom and fresh ideas to feed my gear addiction. I make a lot of mistakes with gear, but isn't that just one step in the dance? I try something that others rave about, do not like it, sell it (or give it away) and try something else. Drives my wife, Deb, nuts...

Thanks, but I am looking for specific feedback on XY paddles.

My primary paddle is a ZRE Power Surge, and I really like it. That said, I am looking for a straight shaft to use as my backup, and I do miss the feel of wood in my hands. Curious if anyone here has any experience with XY Paddles. They are beautiful pieces, but I do not know anyone who uses one...

Yes, the slide has begun! I found a 10" pan on Etsy and ordered it...in the meantime, I will use the Hobbit sized one tomorrow morning with egg/bacon on a twig stove I recently purchased. I. Love. Gear.

The pan arrived today. Tiny! Measures 11.5 inches from end of handle across the opposite rim edge, 6 inches across the rim and 4.5 inches across the actual cooking surface. Weighs in at 185 grams. Pretty small; not sure I would bring this on a trip, even a solo. That means I just need to look...

Here is a Sawyer mini single...

Ha! Yeah, I can only imagine. I also use cast iron (nice looking set, btw!!) at home, and on partner/group paddling trips as well. When I solo, I pretty much only eat freeze dried or stuff that I have dehydrated, so all I need is a small pot to boil water.

I have never heard of these pans before. Found a 6" one that I should receive by the end of the week. Always look forward to new toys!

Erica, My St. Croix plans are on hold. Checked out the river this past Sunday, and most of the area I planned to paddle was still frozen. It is snowing in the Twin Cities again now, and we are supposed to get another 7 inches or so in the next 24 hours. I am a teacher, and my spring break...