There is no logical reason what so ever for feather This thread has some useful information in it, also the photo is telling http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=114183&p=747164&hilit=feather#p747164 Very interesting thread you posted. So for the long older style boats and r...

This is my theory: Hold your paddle vertically in front of you with yours arms straight and your right hand at the top. If you were to look from above (along the length of the paddle shaft) there would be an angle between your arms that form a triangle with the distance between your shoulders formin...

Hi, I have a Mamba 8.1 ergo creek outfitting. Manufacturer specs reckon this weighs in at 21kg but it always feels heavy so I weighed it the other day and it is about 100g from 24kg (23.9kg on my digital scales) I've not been weighing boats, but I have weighed my roof rack, uprights and paddle. A p...

Summery here easier to understand. http://assets.highways.gov.uk/specialist-information/abnormal-loads-industry-guidelines/A_brief_guide_to_overhanging_loads.pdf What about width requirements? "If the load does not extend beyond the longitudinal plane passing through the extreme projecting point on...

I wear a Palm Amp M/L but according to my weight I should wear an XL/XXL. The XL/XXL seemed to be fitted for heavy fat people but not heavy tall 6'6" people like me. The XL/XXL was not comfortable as it was too wide and bulky. The label on the M/L says 50-70kg paddler weight, 70N buoyancy. I weigh a...

I also live in a terraced house. My playboat is stored in the loft - lots of space up there but cover the cockpit as you don't want to get dust from the loft insulation inside.
I previously lived in a flat where I kept my boat stood up on end in the corner of my bathroom.

Have a look at the September edition of Canoe Focus - on page 42 there is an article by Karl Midlane from Plas Y Brenin that explains about them and when they can be best used.

PM sent - very interested in all 6 boats.

the depth of ill-feeling between anglers and kayakers on the Dee has been known for a number of years You have written this as if the ill-feeling is a 2-way thing, but in my experience the selfish behaviour has all come from the angler's side. I am very happy to share all rivers with anyone that us...

"You are politely requested to respect these times"

I politely refuse.

"Please note that canoe rolls and other ‘acrobatics’ are only allowed in areas designated by posts with green markings"

If no rolling is allowed are they saying that we should all swim if we capsize?

Snow sports are what happens when water sports go sub-zero?

Hi I'm just starting to play polo again so I'm looking for a composite polo boat. I'm 6'6" and 100kg (15 1/2 stone) so a BIG one with lots of foot room. Would need to be fairly cheap - I was thinking of up to around £200, but depends on the boat on offer. I'd consider a "project" boat that is in nee...

I Goggled it and came up with this: "The Wye Usk Foundation are considering lifting the access period conditions to the popular Glasbury to Hay stretch of the Wye and would like to know the comments, feedback and notes you may have on agreeing to these proposals for access:" http://www.swoapg.org.uk...

I am interested in an I.R. Supermodel Drysuit (XXL) and a union suit (XXL) I can't work out if these are actually in stock in the UK - the I.R. UK site states that the drysuit is in stock at £480, but when I look at the inventory in Europe it is not on the list. Does that mean that it will ship from...

They took part in the race, but they didn't finish it (only did 2 days) and they cheated (stayed in someone's house and ate their food instead of being completely self supported). Race looked good though, but not realistic to expect that they could finish after only 12 weeks of paddling. I'd like to...

I bought a yellow XP60 at the end of August, but I've only used it a few times. One of the main reasons I chose it was that the rotating closure locking mechanism seemed to be the best of all the cameras that I looked at. Some of the other cameras I saw had a sliding type closure locking catch that ...

I paddle at Paddle Plus in Leicester every Thrusday. Paddling in a chilled out friendly environment. Best thing to do is just come down and we can show you around - best to get there around 7ish to get on the water around 7.30. What area of Leicester are you from? Let me know if you want any more in...

Hi - I'm looking for an Old Town Penobscot 17 RX to buy (17 feet long and made of Royalex)
Would consider any condition from nearly new to battered and abused.
Can travel almost anywhere in the country to collect for the right boat.
Thanks.

Still interested if you'll take £400 for it?

Thank you for the replies. Thanks for the offer snuggle bunny but I'm really after something short sleeved and fleece like. The IR k2 is looking promising. I'll try one on next time I'm near a stockist. Thanks Rich Get a normal fleece and cut the sleeves off. I did this a few years ago so I could w...

I find that extended wear lenses (the ones designed to sleep in) stay in best (after the first couple of days use). Also have the advantage on a long trip to unhygenic places of not having to stick your fingers in you eyes (a much greater risk of infection than extended wear lenses in my experience...

Suspicious ebay "canoe"? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/canoe-/330938597385?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_CanoesKayaks_Rafts_SM&hash=item4d0d7a4009 Anyone lost one like it? Of course it could be genuine, but it doesn't sound like the seller knows anything about this boat. Photos aren't that good, but there is som...

I couldn't relate at all to the feet per mile (fpm) units other than it sounds very steep! So I converted this to m/km as used in my Alps guide book that I am familiar with: 1900feet = 579m 1 mile = 1.61km Therefore this river descends at a rate of 360m/km = very very steep! (more than 10 times stee...

Jim wrote:rarely found a need to spit, occasionally biking after a steep ascent but can't remember ever needing such a disgusting habit whilst paddling

Disgusting habit - Yes, but much better to spit than swallow when you paddle dirty ditches like the Trent!

I still have one - I'm 6'6" and about 100kg ish (+ paddling kit). It is very wide but I find it rolls fine. Paddled it in the alps a couple of times (maybe 6 years ago) and in Scotland. Going down Guardian Angel gorge on the Guil it had a tendency to sink the back end so made me realise I needed a m...

"They look like complete idiots."
A helmet is for protection, not fashion.
I've thought quite a few times about getting one, but I still think the best defence is not going upside down!

I'm (probably) going up there this weekend and looking for rivers that are suitable for grade 2-3 paddlers. We have done the Awe before when water is low and is at the right grade - is it still releasing on compensation flow? I've also done the Tummel once many years ago but not recently as is a lon...

Mark Allen wrote: Im 95 kg and will be doing a review as soon as we get some rain...

That's more like it!

So the Director is marketed as being a big boat for big people and for big water, but the review on the Zet website is by 2 people that are only 77kg each - that's only 2kg over the minimum recommended weight limit. I'm over 33% heavier than them so I expect it will perform quite differently and con...

First to say that I always use that car park as I find that it is cheap and very convenient for the lower T. Is it just me or are there some similarities between these 2 statements? 1 - We are legally allowed to park on a road, but the residents / locals don't like it. 2 - We are legally allowed to ...