Recent content by dr_penner

I pull the floor mat out of the car rear seat area and stand on that.

I just had to get away from my negative thoughts at that point. Trust me, it was necessary.

I can share some experience on this subject. I purchased a paddle set and a few other items from Joe many years ago. Great paddles. Very high quality for a backyard shop; high quality by any standard. I did recommend them to others. I had many email conversations with him in those years and...

I live in Starkell's hometown of Winnipeg. A local sea kayak instructor knew Don and said he would never under any circumstances paddle with him. Said he would never think to rescue another in need.

Re: DWR. I am also disappointed with the loss of DWR in my 9 year old GMER Meridian. I like to think that Kokatat and their competitors are looking closely at the Columbia Outdry permanent DWR jackets, but who knows if they are? I think the reviews on these jackets reveal that the fabric is...

The Standard Horizon flagship models are complicated. My Hx 851 has more features than i can remember how to use. Fortunately I do recall the basic functions when i need them. I do like it, overall. Kp

Agreed. This is my observation as well. I know a few whitewater canoeists who are the exception but in general you are entirely correct. KP Winnipeg, Manitoba

Re: Considering a Grand Illusion but could use input from ow I already responded in the other forum. I'm 6'2" 220 lbs and own a GI. I would be very surprised if the GI was a good fit for someone 8 inches shorter than me. Mind you, Sterling Donalson can custom fit it by lowering the deck and...

Oh, wait, this the newest version: http://shop.seakayakingcornwall.com/hf- ... 2533-p.asp KP

I wonder if you are thinking of this one: http://shop.seakayakingcornwall.com/jef ... m-57-p.asp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXVJjLWZLgQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y908v41LzYo kp

Thanks! That helps a bunch! KP

Where did you source the helicopter tape? I'm interested in getting some for my new kayak. Can you tell us more about installing it? KP

This is the one that works for me. Minimal to no stinging when near my eyes. http://www.coppertone.ca/en/products/sp ... rt/lotion/ This one seems to stay on longer if immersion happening. Also, no stinging that I've experienced. http://www.coppertone.ca/en/products/ki ... es/lotion/ I...

http://cnckayaks.com/ These are not SOF kayaks, but they are Greenland style S&G. When I was reading around the plans and website, there seemed to be a fair bit of scalability based on size and (I believe) weight. Might be worth considering. The designers (Chris Crowhurst and his father) are...

Actually no, I used the WW playboats that the WW club uses. I figured they were willing to teach their methods in their environment, so I would learn best in their boats. Then I bought a pair of playboats for my son and myself. I have planned for a couple of years to bring the sea kayak out to...