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Not rivers, but I have made a habit of getting into very remote bushwhack lakes in Ontario (collecting a few per year). In the last three years all but one were lakes that I am confident had no human visitors in many decades. It's fun to go fishing where the fish have never seen a lure. I do...

No axes or Hatchets on my trips, solo or group. I call 'em the "trip-ender". Saws? Sure!

Will add that I like the feature, but now canoe trip in Orvis Pro Stretch shirts. They lack that extra collar flap...and I do miss it. But they are just a little lighter and cooler than the MH Canyon. Plus they come in Plaids vs drab solids. I've compensated by wearing a neck buff most of...

Alan, no on the heart rate. My Blackwater is consistently 3.65mph over the long haul. Magic about 3.4. And for further reference, my NS Trillium is 3 flat. Glenn, neat looking rocketship you have there but I think it would suffer on the 1000m bushwhack portages in NW Ontario’s Jack Pine...

Nice - found that video & will watch. I do own a GRB paddle, though use the ZRE more.

Let's see a few pics of your new ride! And would love to hear more about turning it when you've had more time in the boat - although I have been paddling mine for 3 years, I suspect I still have much to learn.

Regarding the Blackwater vs Magic, I did a fair number of hour-long, gps-tracked paddles at all-day cruising speed and found the Blackwater to be two or three tenths faster than the Magic. Of course, the Magic has some rocker so handles differently. Again, I am a tripper, not a racer.

yknpdlr, you are in an enviable position with that stable of rides. Would love to see some photos of your Dillercraft in Textreme Light. How much does it weigh? Mine is 24# but stock it was 26#. Very robust build - it has stood up to all my abuse. The GRB XL al la southernkevlar & Bill's...

Sweet - what layup did you get? Will be interested to get your thoughts. I’ve always wanted to paddle a Shadow - would love to hear your comparison of the two. Was not interested in the Cruisers but the new 17.8 has my attention.

I am not a racer - too many competing interests! Just like going deep into the wilderness.

Hi Glenn! It's a Savager River Blackwater. Great as a fast tripper, though it has the expected handling of a boat that long with zero rocker. Will DM re: username. Cheers

Thanks for the welcome - I see I picked a username one character too long! My dog Cerberus is gonna have my leg off...

I am, as usual, late to the party on an interesting conversation. In fact, joined to chime in (I have been a long-time contributor on a couple of other tripping sites). Single-carrying is my thing, both on group trips and solo. Group trips it's simple: Each tandem has one large & heavy pack...