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My light L'edge has held up since I got it in October. It is a much better boat than the original. The original version is too heavy, so it is sluggish and feels like work to get moving. The light L'edge is fun to rockspin, boof and surf. It is definitely faster and I have landed hard onto numerous ...

Whitewater Scrubs by Jamie McEwan
It is really about kayaking, but I switch a few words around and include some cross bow action for my kids.

I have a spark and a zephyr you could demo. I live in Asheville NC.

If you use a Watershed Ocoee, it will fit tight against the back of your saddle and the straps will wrap around your rear tharwt. This setup works well. While video boating I attach the Watershed Ocoee to the front tharwt and let the bag sit on my knees. It is out of the way and protected by your bo...

ALF is friendly to everyone and you will progress as a Canoer if you show up and paddle with anyone there. However, if you would like my personal focus and energy to aid you early on, contact me, this is least expensive instructional offering I will have in 2013.

Frankie beat me to it...I will have the Big Dogs Force and numerous Esquif Canoes at ALF. If anyone wants to demo a canoe before then, please contact me directly at eli@thecanoeguru.com. I also have the Big Dogs Kaos available in my fleet...

Interested in progressing at ALF, but not interested in hearing folks yell "Stand Up, Get yer S*%@!" while you push yourself to new limits? The Canoe Guru is offering a limited amount of canoe instruction during ALF, and a special rate for those who choose to be in the area beforehand. Please refer ...

I have to respond to the claim that you can purchase a BlackFly Canoe for $500 less than an Esquif Canoe. Please refer to the 2013 Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices: According to the BlackFly website, the Ion, Option and solo Octane are each listed at $1,550. The tandem Octane is listed at $1,8...

I don't know if you are still interested, but I love teaching canoeing.
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I live in Asheville and paddle the Nolichucky fairly often.

I hope you have already found something fun to paddle, but if not, I live in Buncombe County and could let you demo a L'edge or a Vertige.

I picked up a Gaia Sto-Float Airbag so I can fit my gear inside the Spanishfly on overnighters. For just a few days, I think the Spanishfly is fine. Don't overpack. Sleeping gear and food are really all you need. I am intrigued by the new "lifestraw" water filter. Consider drinking whiskey instead o...

I may not be the best person to offer a review. It seems to surf, boof and roll well for me. If you would like to compare The Force to the Spanishfly, let me know when you are in Western North Carolina. I have the best of Esquif and the Big Dogs available to demo. (in other words, no decked boats av...

I am using two Robson paddles I picked up in Germany last summer. I prefer a curved blade, so that is what I picked up. The tgrip is a different shape than I am used to, but I adjusted quickly. They have a nice balance and seem to be pretty durable. I have bashed the one with a skull graphic pretty ...

Paul Gunderson, owner of OS Systems Drysuits in Oregon always made me laugh. The one man that doesn't have to take care of a drysuit, does. I try to, but at times mine gets treated like Richards. Paul is a great guy and he has learned a lot in his 30 years of making suits and seals. He has lots of i...

My father, Paul Helbert, lives just North of Harrisonburg, VA. Although he is into building and sailing small boats now he is still a good Canoer and a great resource for the area. Send me a pm or email and I will give you his contact info.
The Coastals are also a great club...
Cheers,
Eli