Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
05-11-2013, 11:21 PM
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Views: 478
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
05-09-2013, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 668
Stance in the Boat
I checked Pete's website which was inconclusive re tandems, but it doesn't make any difference, the important thing for fishing is stance in the boat. One can both see and cast farther, or swing a...
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
05-09-2013, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 668
D'accord!
I agree with Mike, that the Raddison/ Sports Pal isn't a good paddling boat nor is it seaworthy. At 35 lbs it's reasonably light, but the short length and wide center yield a length/width ratio...
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
05-07-2013, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 152
Adirondack Canoe Symposium
The Adirondack Canoe Symposium will be 07-13 July 2013 in Ray Brook NY. Registration and other materials are now posted at www.freestylecanoeing.com.
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
05-03-2013, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 518
We call those strips of wood outwales, part of...
We call those strips of wood outwales, part of the gunwales set, or sometimes just rails. They are constructed of aluminum, composites, vinyl or wood. When wood is chosen, a few thousand board feet...
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
05-01-2013, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,476
Time
I did the L-L trip a few years back in a medium effort day. Expanding the duration to three days would require creativity.
I'm sure Adk Lakes & Trails, Mac's, Raquette River and St. Regis will all...
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
04-17-2013, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 8
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Saratoga Paddlefest
The Mtn Man Saratoga Paddlefest was an exercise in hypothermia. Cold, wet, windy on Saturday, colder and windier but dry on Sunday. The wind laid and it warmed just about when the last hull was tied...
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
04-05-2013, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 721
Naw
That would be sensible. WHat are you thinking, this is about the emotions of ownership!
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
03-27-2013, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 582
PhotoShop
Those appear to be original Bell/ORC boats, down to the decal fonts from the mid- 90's. I can't remember if that's Rumulus or Remus, but the font was on my Dell/MicroSoft computer at the time.
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
03-27-2013, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 582
Ted was left with NorthWind 17.5X36 and Magic...
Ted was left with NorthWind 17.5X36 and Magic 16X29 plugs when ORC bought him out in 06. He's straight sided both, removing the tumblehome to allow use of one piece molds. He has also stretched the...
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
03-26-2013, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,135
?
Standing in a solo canoe to improve sight and cast distance seems to pretty well cover the bases for flyfishing. Am I missing something?
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
03-26-2013, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,135
I've always wondered why Hul-a-vator buyers...
I've always wondered why Hul-a-vator buyers didn't spend the cash on a lighter hull in the first place; obviating the need for the mechanical lift. OP seems to be in a similar, self induced...
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
03-24-2013, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,159
Need to decide
A 16 ft tandem will make a fine solo boat for a huge guy but will not work at all for two guys, one of whom is big. What works well at ~ center width with a flattish bottom doesn't work as well when...
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
03-21-2013, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,060
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
03-04-2013, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 8,739
Or, maybe
Maybe our speedy poster is running a special boat. As they get skinnier the Froude number changes. At rec kayak width, Length to width ratio of ~ 8, he's need a ~ 26 ft hull to achieve that speed,...
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
03-04-2013, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 8,739
The Tow issues
Towing issues were well covered by WIlderness above, but a thought for those who like numbers.
When we haul a dingy behind a paddlecraft we are not quite doubling the amount of skin, or hull...
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
02-27-2013, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,931
Alternatively
In theory the reason we have judges is to decide fine points of law as written that the public may not understand, particularly when biased on our own behalf. The law gives us a decision and a...
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
02-24-2013, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,373
The easy solution to group size is to split the...
The easy solution to group size is to split the group into two smaller groups for camping. Reserving adjacent campsites is something you'll need jump on soon. A route from Fish Creek Campground to...
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
01-26-2013, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,109
Placid boatworks Fire
What a loss. It's difficult to wrap my mind around after past years co-building it from a leased space, a SpitFire stripper and a list of supplies.
When boat factories burn, they burn hot and...
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Forum: Paddling in the Adirondacks
12-25-2012, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 1
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Lower Lake frozen over
Lower Saranac Lake froze over last night, a wonderful Xmas, or tardy solstice, view, with snow in the ice and a few pressure cracks showing. Kinda frosts my SUP plans for the day. Time to hand the...
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