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Not sure about all disciplines, but for decked C1 and K1 slalom at least the hull requirements are different. I had to look up the requirements since they have changed between now and when I was familiar with them. I am pretty sure the following is correct. Please point me at relevant sources if...

I kind of wonder about how the distinction might blur with some of these boats. In the whitewater world a decked canoe is padded kneeling with a single bladed paddle and a kayak is paddled seated with a double bladed paddle pretty much without exception as far as I know. If we are to talk...

Yep that would be the guy. We paddled together for years starting when he was a kid. I haven't been in touch for a very long time though.

I have not followed what constitutes a decked canoe in the context of the canoe tripping community these days. The majority of my decked C-1 exposure/experience is very much whitewater oriented. I paddled an Ultramax with the ends bobbed back in the day, but paddled with a guy who paddled rodeo...

Having them chipped isn't a bad idea either, but in addition to not instead of an ID tag.

I am curious about otter tail paddles in general and these comments in particular. Could you guys list blade dimensions for some of those paddles? The numbers I am finding on the Kettelwell and Fishell web sites are vague and confusing, to me at least. I am thinking of carving an otter tail...

Most of my canoe tripping was pretty early in my outdoor career so I really don't have a set routine, but for other stuff like bike touring and backpacking I generally have pretty much the same minimal packing list regardless of trip length. So if it is a short bike tour or coast to coast I have...

I am interested to read what folks do clothing wise. I really don't have that very sorted at all for canoe tripping. I'll probably use some of my old favorite gear pieces from ww boating and backpacking, but the bicycling specific stuff doesn't transfer.

As a bivy user I have to say that I chuckled a little when I read your classification of the Hubba Hubba as "almost 2-man". I always considered mine to be a roomy 2 man.

Those are a couple points that seem important to me, I know that many of my bike touring acquaintances tout comfort as the reason they carry a heavy load while I always figured that went against the places where comfort really mattered for bike touring. The two places where comfort is really...

Something occurred to me about packing volume. I always strive for a low volume when backpacking or bike touring. My pack is usually a 45 liter for backpacking even when I have a bear canister and everything typically fits inside. That desire for low volume affects both gear choices and...

Actually that is also true at high elevation in the Sierras and Cascades. So I too have to be ready for the possibility of some snow on backpacking trips and some bike tours. I have seen some snow on a few summer trips. I am not a fan of quilts. I prefer to zip open my down bag and use it...

Not sure where folks are drawing the line on plush comfortable pads, but I figure my light pad is plush and comfortable. I find my 12 ounce NeoAir xLite really comfy. I sleep great on it. It is full length, wide enough, and 2.5" thick. It is real plush if inflated just right. I don't bother...

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I was thinking that the capacity was a pretty big jump from the 12 at more that double (400# vs 170-190#). The more I think about it the more I think it is a reasonable size for my use if storage can be worked out. On that note... No one has piped up on whether...

It is nice to be able to have a polite gear discussion that includes disparate styles here. On some outdoor forums heavy vs ultralight becomes a religious argument that isn't possible to keep friendly. For whatever reason it seems especially difficult in bike touring forums with some acceptance...

Your first trip at 40 days and two people will automatically have a pretty good bit of weight just in food unless restocking is possible. Eighty person days of food is a lot of weight all by itself. As a bike tourist I'll mention that is one really nice thing about bicycle touring. Even on a...

My canoe camping has all been decades ago and was all fairly heavily loaded to extremely heavily loaded depending on when or where it was. In more recent years I have started packing lighter and lighter when backpacking and bicycle touring. I guess by most standards I have become a pretty...

Wow. That is pretty light. What wood and covering did he use? That is a great looking boat and must have been a wonderful experience for a 12 year old! I kind of have my heart set on a SOF at the moment. The project is still a ways off so I may change my mind though. Yeah, I kind of know...

They (West Systems) also sell the "Fiberglass Boat Repair Kit" that has eight little packets of the 105 Resin and the 205 Hardener as well as some fillers brushes and other stuff. There is also another repair kit. They sell just the packets of resin and hardener as a refill for the kits...

I am considering a possible summer project for next year when it is too hot to go out. Here in Tallahassee I think Summer not winter is the "off season", for me at least. I have given some thought to building a stripper, but a skin on frame boat might be fun. I am considering something maybe...