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Jul 2, 2008 · Of all the "major" canoe manufacturerers commonly discussed here, Old Town is one of the few that are "commonly" described as being known for answering questions in a …

Jun 13, 2025 · I have seen over the years many postings about just planning on picking up a Greenland style paddle. But very little about learning strokes that actually work with it. I prefer, …

Apr 11, 2021 · I recently spoke with someone who had fond memories of paddling Daggers (Sitka and Meridian), which are no longer in production. I’ve never paddled one, though he said they …

Jan 23, 2004 · Perception for me like the high seat back and racheting adjust seat back as well as the seat cushioning. Good boat for the money. Haven’t tried a dagger though. Have used …

Feb 21, 2020 · I am sometimes asked by beginners about what kayak they should get that is cheap. I have owned many kayaks from rec boats to a surf ski, but never a Pelican or similar …

Jul 7, 2023 · Sold off (or selling off) some boats in my fleet, Had a no-name box store rotomolded boat, and a field and stream fishing kayak that were sold and still selling the Two Banzai’s that …

Apr 1, 2024 · I bought my first dry suit last fall and have been improvising foot wear out of the water shoes I have on hand. Looking for some advice on something to slip over my feet that …

Jan 29, 2025 · I ordered a Greenland paddle from Joe O Paddles over 1.5 months ago, and I got no updates from him for a month even after sending multiple emails. Eventually I commented …

May 5, 2015 · I am very much a newbie, only ever been on calm lakes. But I want to try going out on the Delaware this summer. I’m really timid about the rapids. I have a sit-on-top ocean, 8’ …