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    Cockpit size safety

    Not exactly he same question you asked, but, here is a list of boats a kayak instructor friend (so someone who has paddled lots of boats) who is 6’ 7" fit in. List is approaching 10 years old now (came out when the Stratos was new), so misses a lot of newer boats: I don’t think there is a...
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    Which VHF radio would you buy?

    We use Standard Horizon HX300 where I work as a guide/instructor, and they take a beating and keep on going. They fit in PFD pockets Ok. Charge with USB connection. I would leash the VHF to your PFD, which if you always keeps lashed means you no longer need floating. You definitely want...
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    Current Designs sold - future plan is to bypass dealers with 'direct to customer' model?

    Some key comments from this Paddling.com forum thread: "Sanborn Canoe will be buying the manufacturing rights for all lightweight composite kayaks to manufacturer and sell. Still will be made in WI." "Sanborn bought Merrimack Canoes a few years ago and moved them from Tennessee to Minnesota...
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    Mustang Taku dry top/bibs?

    I do know that bib and dry top can work. Tom Humphries, one of the old Neptune's Rangers, did use a Kokatat bib and dry top combo a lot and loved it. He has swam a few times in it. But the Kokatat bib does have a way to tighten around the user's waist, which would limit water ingress should...
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    Kayakers charged with breaking Parks Canada, wildlife laws in Nunavut

    Making assumptions here, as we never get a lot of info from articles. But my thoughts... From the second article, it sounds like they were informed a permit was needed and tried to get one, but didn't, yet went ahead anyway. They got caught, so deserve some sort of ticket. Even if their route...
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    Attention: Canadian PLB Users

    In the US, NOAA send out an email message every other year asking for users to update their data.
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    Cable locks?

    My experience, having kayaks stolen is rare, but unfortunately not unheard of. Part of what keeps it rare goes with @AM 's question - it doesn't make sense for most thieves to steal them. They are hard to transport and hard to sell. Definitely not bicycles in how easy to steal and sell. But...
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    Coast Guard

    At least in the US, the coast guard does not want a float plan filed, until they need it to find you. If it is a large happening, they may want you to have a marine event permit, which is a float plan on steroids. This is more likely in areas with active boating (Golden Gate Sea Kayak...
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    Interesting article in current Canada's History magazine

    For those of us south of the border, I didn't know where to find this article/magazine. Did a bit of searching and I think I found an online copy at https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/first-nations-inuit-metis/tides-of-change
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    2010 Necky Chatham 17 Hatch Covers

    Here is what I remember (so not 100% sure this is all correct). The Necky hatches on the Chatham line are the same as the ones used by Valley at the time. The shop I used to work at carried both lines, and they got the Necky hatches easier than Valley (which required being order from the UK)...
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    Arrested for Impaired Paddling

    In the US, operating any vessel (including canoe or kayak) while intoxicated is also illegal. https://www.watersportswhiz.com/can-you-get-a-dui-on-a-kayak/
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    Wanted: Werner high angle paddle 210

    Paddle blades and overall length are definitely personal preferences, so don't take what works for one person as a rule for what you should use. I am 6' tall and generally paddling 24" wide boats (Alchemy, Stratos, etc.). My preferred paddles are 205 cm straight shaft Shunas. That said, I...
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    Delta 12.10 cockpit comfort

    I did the same check of Seals sizing as @BigandSmall and agree with what was said. The 1.7 size skirt is about as large as you can go and still expect a neoprene skirt to not implode if you are hit by a wave. It is plenty large for most to get in and out, but on the larger size as sea kayaks...
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    Anyone remember Paddlewise.net?

    Can you get what you need from the Wayback machine? https://web.archive.org/web/20060815000000*/paddlewise.net
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    Can the experts name this kayak

    photos? Link to ad?
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