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Official Kayaking/Canoeing Thread

Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by mntbiker2008, Jun 26, 2011.

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  1. Aug 12, 2011 at 8:11 PM
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    mntbiker2008

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    mntbiker2008 [OP] First I derp.. then I herp

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    here is the little rack I threw together yesterday to keep the yak behind my shed.

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    So far it works great and cradles the side of the yak perfect.
     
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  2. Aug 12, 2011 at 8:41 PM
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    Lifted, Locked, Armored. Ready To Wheel.
    ^ glad you had a good day on the water!

    I cant wait till my broken finger is healed up now that the weather is actually enjoyable. I plan on keeping a kayak on my roof for a while so I have no excuse for not using it.
     
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  3. Aug 12, 2011 at 10:02 PM
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    Hes already a big whitewater guy. He used to lead trips at a summer camp and hes swift water Rescue certified
     
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  4. Aug 13, 2011 at 7:31 AM
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    mntbiker2008

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    mntbiker2008 [OP] First I derp.. then I herp

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    damn! broken finger sucks. Hope it heals up quick!


    Do any of you guys do any cold water kayaking? I am thinking about investing in some kind of dry suit and a cockpit cover for my yak so I can keep going out on the lake when the weather gets a little colder.
     
    mntbiker2008, Aug 13, 2011
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  5. Aug 13, 2011 at 7:37 AM
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    mntbiker2008 [OP] First I derp.. then I herp

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    Here are a few pics from yesterday

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    Apparently this is the tallest bridge in OH
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    Tons of turtles all over the banks
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    Anyone know what this bug is? I found it down on the bottom of the river where it was really shallow. It is on the left side of the rock, had 2 claw/leg like things.
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    one of the floods we had did this!:eek:
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    mntbiker2008, Aug 13, 2011
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  6. Aug 17, 2011 at 10:18 PM
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    Nice pic's where is this?
     
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  7. Aug 18, 2011 at 6:10 PM
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    Does whitewater count?
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    img_5782%252520chris%252520loomis%252520_a51ff0408a4a17a9e5099417e81c234802c15a12.jpg Anybody else here paddle whitewater?
     
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  8. Aug 28, 2011 at 5:44 PM
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    mntbiker2008

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    this thread needed a bump. Anyone go yaking this weekend? Went out today and did 10 miles on the river. Great day for it. Weather was perfect!
     
    mntbiker2008, Aug 28, 2011
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  9. Aug 29, 2011 at 4:47 AM
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    T@co_Pr3runn3r XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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    Not me.......fuckin 110 degrees here and it ain't no dry heat either.
     
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  10. Aug 30, 2011 at 3:48 PM
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    Thanks, it's in McCloud CA.
     
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  11. Aug 30, 2011 at 7:29 PM
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    :bananadead: that sucks big time. it doesn't get quite that high here but it does get to about 98-100 with 98% humidity. It is absolutely killer. It was like that a few weeks ago and the river felt like a damn bathtub. It was not anywhere near refreshing
     
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  12. Sep 2, 2011 at 8:51 PM
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    Nuthin' fancy, just an under-utilized boat. It screams "MAKE ME WET!"
    Time keeps slippin away...
    Have to talk to the dream-killer about that....oh Honey :crapstorm:

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  13. Sep 8, 2011 at 5:15 PM
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    haha Tell her you will make her wet after you make the boat wet. :cool::D
    :woot: Good luck!
     
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  14. Sep 9, 2011 at 7:25 AM
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    Thought I'd post my most recent WW trip to the New River in WV. I also sold my Dagger Blackwater 10.5 which I posted earlier in the thread and bought a Dagger Mamba 8.0 WW kayak. Check it out!

    Here is my truck packed up ready to go, the green boat is mine, the pink one is my cousins. Its a Pyranha Burn.

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    Hittin' a Class III

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    Takin' a break, enjoying the calm water a bit.

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    And I'll leave ya with the sun setting over the New River.

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  15. Sep 9, 2011 at 10:59 AM
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    nice pics! Looks like a good time! I was supposed to go rafting there this summer but never got around to it.
     
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  16. Sep 9, 2011 at 11:05 PM
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    Glad you are enjoying it! congrats on the purchase! TW is a very expensive site that is for sure! lol. as for getting in to it in the water, I dont have too much of an issue. I actually lift myself over the front of the boat and straddle it with my legs and scoot up to the cockpit. It is a little difficult at first so I recommend you try it in deep, yet shallow enough water (maybe a pool if you have access) just so you can get a good feel for how the boat moves while doing that.
     
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    Question. Does anyone know of a good rack setup that could be used on OEM roof racks? I have a '07 DCSB with a canopy, I want to put a rack on the truck for my 14.5' without having it hanging off the back.
     
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  18. Sep 10, 2011 at 8:32 AM
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    haha don't worry... you get used to people looking at you. lol
    Yakima makes a mount that clamps to the OEM rails. It is called the Yakima Railgrab

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  19. Sep 11, 2011 at 1:23 PM
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    took the yak out today after visiting my best friend's grave who was killed in Afghanistan. Flew our wonderful flag off the back today.

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  20. Sep 11, 2011 at 6:13 PM
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    for years in been wanting to start kayaking and now after getting a brand new car(the taco ) this summer, i decided its time to finally get a kayak! i was hoping you guys could steer me in the direction of what some good kayaks and paddles would be for my purpose. i would like to spend $1,000 or less. i want a 1 person kayak thats like 8 to 10 feet and the types of waters i want to kayak r moderate to large rivers like the east river or hudson river to the ocean when its relatively calm. i have a neighbor whos an avid kayaker but money is no object to him so id hate to hear his suggestions. i have never kayaked before but my neighbor said he'd give me the needed pointers. thank u guys very much in advance!!
     
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