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I use 6061 aluminum tubing, (usually 1" OD x .065" wall) but I can get it through work for under $3/foot. Otherwise, McMaster Carr is more than twice that much.

... times in its 16 year life, what do I need huge bags for? Bags do tend to shorten when inflated, but consider that your boat is only 12' long, and twice 60" equals 10'. Possibly the 54 inch bags would be enough? I have a 13' Millbrook, and 48 inch bags seem plenty. Of course, you can lace or strap ...

... and will usually show osteoarthritis in nearly everyone over 40! {{{ Side comment: In my own personal case, within the past 18 months I have twice been given sloppy diagnostics based upon quick-o X-rays. First case was a hand issue: Diagnosis one: "You have lots of arthritis, and your issue ...

... the blade a little to one side or another to adjust the angle of your bow while you're also pulling it back. 4. Try not to make the same mistake twice. When you slide into a wave and fail to stay on it, analyze why and try a different tactic the next time you try to get on that same wave. 5. ...

... that it is less affected by sub-optimal trim than, for example, my Mad River Synergy. I installed a triple saddle, and had to revise the saddle twice, because the Synergy (contrary to MR literature) is swedeform, and if weight is too far forward, it tracks badly. The Caption is symmetrical, ...

I am relatively new to open boating (actually only paddled one twice), although I just picked up a probe 12, so please forgive me if I sound like an idiot. I was wondering why we dont see many bigger waterfalls being run in an OC1. I have seen some footage ...

Mike, Thanks for your comments. I paddled an original, fully decked L'Edge down the Nantahala twice and I paddled my friend's latest generation Blackfly Option down the Nantahala once. I very briefly paddled Ed Powers L'Edge Light on the Slip, surfing and easy wave and ...

... under-surface rocks at the last moment. I had never used hip blocks, but they are a great addition to help maneuver. I've been in the Blink twice, and I'm convinced it's a great boat. Hopped in it on the Nanty here in NC and found myself immediately comfortable in faster current than the ...

Milkman,

Really enjoyed the video, even watched it twice! It was so good my 14 year old son watched it from start to finish.
Thanks for sharing.

While we're talking about Aquaseal, make sure that you store an opened tube in the freezer. If not, you'll might only get to use it twice. Once when you first open it and once when you have to cut the tube in half in order to get to the glue that hasn't hardened yet.

not liking the sound of this too much. warn me once, grain of salt. warned twice, perk up. heres to hoping the formula is improved...

... a huge grin on his face he had executed flawlessly in solid water two 360's with a High Brace, and Two Lower Braces. The kid was over in the water twice and pulled himself out. All the adults just sat with our mouths gapped open ready for a rescue that was never needed. He had a PI with at NOC ...

... boat, but typically I took it off when we drove anywhere to avoid the inevitable flapping noise. As my wife and I were paddling daily year round - twice a day during the racing season - being able to take the tarp off and on quickly was a requirement, and having the boat live continuously on the ...

For sale: Mohawk Probe II 12 with factory outfitting, in very good condition. This boat was used twice on class I water by its first owner before he injured his back, and about twenty times by me on class I - II+ water during the two years that I've had it. It always was ...

My experience is more limited. I have run the Class II-III Nantahala twice in an original, fully-decked L'Edge, once in the most recent incarnation of the Option, and only briefly paddled the L'Edge light to do a little surfing and a few forward ferries and ...