Hey just joined the forum under my real name Eric Billard.

[Eric Billard]

How's it going guys, hoping to spark up some meaningful conversations on all things canoe tripping, share my experiences and broaden my horizons.

Cheers!

 

[yellowcanoe]

Hi Eric! Welcome back. Yep even wth the square stern wcich shiws anything is possible and never let a budget stop you!

 

[Iskweo]

Welcome back Eric. What part of the continent are you from? We are the mid northern members ( Manitoba). Tons of great paddling here, when the weather cooperates.

Christy

 

[Eric Billard]

I paddle mostly in Ontario, but have been on plenty of paddling adventures in both Quebec and in the states aswell.

 

[Robin]

Welcome Eric, lots of great folks here, looking forward to sharing experiences.

 

[Eric Billard]

Hi Eric! Welcome back. Yep even wth the square stern wcich shiws anything is possible and never let a budget stop you!

Thanks, that boat was definently something else, it was painfully slow, ugly as all hell, but in all honesty I can't complain in the slightest as I got to spend an entire month in the wilds for free; paying nothing at all other than for food and also it wasnt too bad to portage at all to boot. It was an absolutely amazing experience, and I had a great time. I now have an Esquif prospector 15 and absolutely love it.

On another note, just imagine what kind of set-up you can have with an unlimited budget. What would you get?

 

[sweeper]

I have a great fleet, I just need to learn to paddle it.

 

[lowangle al]

On another note, just imagine what kind of set-up you can have with an unlimited budget. What would you get?

If I were going to buy a new tripping boat I would look at a Northwoods Saliga Tripper

 

[Guest]

The simplest “What would I get” answer is that we have a family fleet that fills our various niches from downriver day boat to solo tripper to decked expedition canoe, and I would look to replace most of them with something 20 lbs lighter.