"Great BETA! Thanks a bunch. Your input will definitely help in my search. Should be getting my cheap-o 54" tomorrow; will take that out and have a go at it. Cause I do have long arms...
Cheers!"
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Teresa Boli replied to James Moore's discussion Picking a blade. in the group Canoeing"James: something in the 63 - 64" range should work for your height, but shorter may be okay if you have long arms. It is hard to find paddles longer than 60" unless they are customized.
I do have a Sawyer paddle, direct e-mail contact at…"
James Moore replied to James Moore's discussion Picking a blade. in the group Canoeing"Thanks a lot. I heard one tip that I should squat with my butt about 6" off the ground and then measure from the floor to my nose (!). You can imagine how much fun that was. It then said to add that measurement to the length of the blade and…"
Teresa Boli replied to James Moore's discussion Picking a blade. in the group Canoeing"James: simply stated, you want your hands at the perfect grip distance on your paddle, and when your shaft hand is along the gunwale at your side, the blade is completely immersed in water. On land an easy "guestimate" is to rest the grip…"
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Picking a blade.
I am relatively new to the way of paddling a canoe. Most of what I paddle is kayak. But, my son being in that awkward stage where he can't quite paddle his own kayak, but way to big to double up in my kayak, I bought a canoe recently and am looking for the right way to size me up for a new paddle. The paddles that came with the canoe were 48", and it only took one time out in wind to let me know those are too short.But paddles come in all kinds of lengths, so what is a guy like me to do? I am…See More
James Moore replied to Rick K.'s discussion 100 Shots Fired at Kayakers!"I thought water ways were public access points in this country? Am I mistaken? The article mentions that to be in that river was trespassing, but I was under the impression that travel on water ways was a public right...Please inform."
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Sunset in Avila
"Thanks to you both. This was taken by my paddling partner, Matt, just a few weeks ago. I feel blessed to have this boat..."
James Moore replied to TJ & Lava's discussion Subaru Outback or Forester owners....?"I bought a used 2000 Subaru Outback a couple of years ago with 118,000 on it. Right after I bought it (and I got a great deal so I am not complaining) I put about $1,500 into the thing, getting it running optimally. Since then, I have put almost…"
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- What kind of Paddling are you into?
- Sea Kayaking, Flatwater (Lakes and mellow rivers), River Running, Creek Boating, Canoes, Rafting, Surf Kayaking
- What boats do you own? (kayaks, canoes, rafts, etc.)
- 'yaks
- Favorite place to paddle?
- Anywhere water is flowing
- Most memorable paddle?
- Last night
- How long have you been paddling?
- 4-5 years
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