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I think that "Big Water" is somewhat personal and relative. I have been paddling for just a couple of years and remember when classI riffles were intimidating let alone class II. That was huge water. Now 2 years of regular paddling later, classIII/ IV are scary but that may be because I'm almost 60 ...

A boater in Van Buren AR works for a sewing machine company makes throw bags with your name on it AND can make those Pack Brown style thigh straps using mil surplus clips. Just a small section in OD color. www.whitewatersolutions.net is his site

Has anyone thought of a Cricket paddle out of Salida CO? Have a friend who uses one and it is a well built paddle.

I bought one recently and here is my impression. This is the $80-7"wide version. The way the blade is designed looks like the winglets on airplanes and keeps the water on the blade longer preventing spillover as the blade catches. The 7" blade feels much wider than expected and was solid in the wate...

I like Keens for their stiff soles. Try making some shin pads to take the pressure off your feet
Mike

My son-in-law almost drowned getting the back of the sandal caught when a newbie paddler. Had to pull his foot out of the sandal I didn't tell him about foot-wear issues and almost lost him. I wear either booties or shoe style Keens(Cimarron) Had an H2 sandal heel get caught in lacing while demonstr...

Most selling seems to taking place close by with paddling buddies or club members.
I sold and bought within 1/2 hr. All people I paddle with

Having just finished outfitting 8 boats for Scouts in this area, it sounds like you might be needing 36" end bags. The only folks that I could find making that size is Gaia www.gaiasports.com Talk to Sam Brocato and tell him what you need. Good luck