If I recall correctly (Because it's been a while) this maybe due to the way those vests are certified using US coastguard rules, where specs and user instructions are submitted as part of that process. There was a nominal quantified value I've heard quoted for the pull force it was certified to exce...

When my kid turned 3 I bought him a Sweet Blaster (S/M) to replace the Bike helmet that was the universal helmet we used for all sports upto that point. In truth he's a very big kid for his age and whilst the helmet fit well with the supplied foam plus adjustment, he could still manage to get the ch...

One factor for me (And I'm generally still paddling with kids younger than 7 in a duo) is the potential panic/entrapment factor that a skirt could bring, so generally always using an oversized snapdragon skirt with the tube doubled over outside the BA so they can easily push and swim out leaving the...

They say a picture is worth a 1000 words....

The neoprene lined Sweet shorts have treated me kindly and lasted really well...so well in fact that my belly no longer fits in them. Athletic fit, not fat dad fit.

We'll the advice you got from Dave is excellent then. Avoid any internal flights in the US if you are bringing boats. Your best bet is probably Virgin Atlantic (unless they changed their baggage rules recently) ...that would mean San Francisco, Las Vegas or Seattle direct from the UK. All 3 are long...

Have you specific goals or date ranges? There's a lot to say about Idaho but would like it to be useful to you.

I'd try graphite ...i.e take a regular pencil and scribble all over that joint (That's probably exactly what is in the product in Stowels suggestion)

Okay let's analize the risk. Water will be reasonable temp (most year round). At 30 ft into aerated water, risk of injury from flat landing minimal. Deep pool with no big rocks to avoid. The only (and very) significant danger is the drop just below with the super holdy hole. But safety set up and r...

I've lost way more friends to the river than I have fingers to count. Many of these I learned about promptly via social style media, especially when they occurred in far flung places. This is the nature of the kayaking diaspora and for this information I am thankful.

I've paddled a lot in the Czech Republic in various seasons. There is natural flow paddling in the Northern Mountains bordering Poland and in the Southern Mountains bordering Germany/Austria that's decent quality. There is also paddling in the those neighboring countries immediately over the borders...

......... the hardcore, van living, scumbag paddler you would be in an parallel universe. ...hardcore, van living, scumbag paddler you secretly wish you were? :) I'm fairly offended by the characterization that as a proud Kokatat drysuit owner I'm not a hardcore, truck living, scumbag paddler. The ...

In ~25 years of kayaking I've never seen a foot entrapment. I was on a WWSR course recently and the instructor said that it was so unlikely it had been dropped from the syllabus. Clearly, from this story, it can happen, but is it a major risk or one in a million? It always seemed to me that it woul...

Frankly, At 25% making duplicate tools to address the European market starts to sound cost effective.

Can't seem to find Bill to post a new photo...want to run with it Poke? Or someone else burning to post a good photo challenge?

Indeed! the Voidomatis in Greece. A great river name...off you go Bill.

No other takers? Poke you might have to name this and let me pass the baton. Headwaters *AND* putin...water temp 4C

Pretty sure Dagger in the US are still an imperial sized thread, not metric. Can't speak for licensed Dagger made in UK though.
Why not buy some regular nuts at your local DIY store...see what fits then order accordingly. Or ask Corran on FB/email.

Poke wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 27, 2018 9:40 am

haha. I'm fairly sure I know this one :-)
Still pretty niche!

Does it start off as a dry riverbed with quite an impressive spring by any chance?

Indeed Poke! Quite unusual! Would be fun to try to get on the normally dry upper upper after serious wet weather

DaveBland wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 27, 2018 5:09 am

I'm gonna guess about 70m east of me (now)
Feather?

The Feather is 150miles North of you (now)...I'm seeing a trend with you and navigation. Also the wrong continent for this river.

I am genuinely running out of pictures to post in this thread that anyone has a hope of getting.....try this:

Lava Falls, Grand Canyon

The classic class2 section on the Vorderrhein in Switzerland is also within striking distance...bonus, train shuttle.

I would like to paddle with Sam Ellis (whom I haven't crossed paths with yet) I briefly met him in Switzerland, a few weeks back. Seemed a nice enough chap, but the main topic of conversation afterwards was whether the shirtless wall of muscle we'd just encountered was actually Ragnar Lothbrok. He'...

See now Roo you've made me realize I can improve my answer further! I want to paddle with all our kids, tell them our stories, share our experiences, see the world through their eyes. One of last years trips where it wasn't about all the big name boaters tagging along: https://www.facebook.com/nicho...

Ha! This is such a subjective topic. First off I think that "The best paddlers" doesn't in any way translate into the "The best to go paddling with". For me personally I've paddled with or met on the river more than half of those named so far in this thread. They have at various times represented th...

https://www.nrs.com/learn/repair-pvc-an ... -boats.asp

Probably able to source quality PVC repair materials from Marine suppliers in the UK I'd guess.

Adrian has it, the Jarbidge-Bruneau combo. A high desert adventure in the middle of absolutely nowhere.

This run starts in a state immediately adjacent to Arizona but finishes 72miles later in a different state. You will also pass this sign whilst running shuttle:

Dave, I've gone all North America on your ass...lets see you exploit that advantage. I wouldn't be terribly surprised to find I'm the only Brit who has paddled this multiday run given it's elusive seasonality. I'll even give you two pics. http://ianbuckley.net/IB1_0446_sm.JPG http://ianbuckley.net/I...