Paddlesport

MikeK · Post by **MikeK** » Fri May 29, 2015 9:10 am

But now that you have a family, you may want to consider a 16 or 17 foot tandem:

What does your wife think about being on the water?

lowangle al · Post by **lowangle al** » Sat May 30, 2015 3:30 pm

LoveJohnny wrote:Hey, thanks for that nice canoe primer...! You should start the Canoe Talk thread... ; )

I think this is it.

The inflatable canoes I've seen are heavy, expensive, and don't look like they are comfortable to paddle due to the thickness of the tubes making you reach out too far from your body to reach water. They are good for fly in trips on shallow rocky rivers but they don't seem to have a lot of room for cargo, due to the fat tubes.

I have a folding canoe that is light, about 50 lbs. for a 15 footer, but is a PIA to set up and isn't really worth it for a day trip.

I did a trip last weekend with portages and saw two groups that were using pac rafts with double bladed paddles. They were designed for wilderness trips and races that combined overland and river travel. I think they weigh about 15 lbs. and pack small and would be practical for hiking in to remote areas.

Johnny · Post by **Johnny** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 8:27 am

How to turn Primus and beer into a paddlesport thread... Great job! ; )

The wife hates water... That's why I was looking for something small and portable...

Hey, I think I found exactly what I was looking for: (I can even bring a friend...!)

MikeK · Post by **MikeK** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:03 am

Looks like that one even has a holder for your Scotch!

She HATES water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Better train your baby bird to like it early - water is life!

lowangle al · Post by **lowangle al** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:43 pm

I went to Cabelas yesterday for a pac rod and came home with two brand new royalex Old Town Trippers for $1027.00. Suggested retail is 1799.00. I've had a tripper since 1990 and have done a lot of trips with it but it's old and the gel coat is deteriorating. I havn't decided if I'll keep both of them or sell one, I could probably get 800 for it.

MikeK · Post by **MikeK** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 7:52 am

Al - you should sell your old tripper to Johnny.

It's not a light boat, but it's versatile.

lowangle al · Post by **lowangle al** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 4:29 pm

I'm too far away for that. I was on craigs list in the poconos today and saw some good deals on boats.

Bri7 · Post by **Bri7** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:00 pm

Anyone tried this?

Its looks pretty cool

MikeK · Post by **MikeK** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:35 am

Well that seems unique. I've not tried any of the paddle boards or the like...

lowangle al · Post by **lowangle al** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:17 pm

I just bought my third boat in two weeks. In addition to the Old Town Trippers, I got a beautifuly restored 1951 Old Town wood and canvas "Yankee" model. It looks real sweet from the pictures but it is NY and I won't get it until October. When the canoeing stoke hit this year it hit hard. I can't wait to retire. I also found the perfect fitting Tilley hat in the bargain cave at Cabelas that day I got the trippers for $ 38. I think the universe is trying to tell me to do more paddling and less swinging of the sledge hammer.

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