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Adventure Canoe Forum » Recent Topics http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ Canoe Camping & River Tripping Discussion en-US Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:37:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/search.php It's Canoeing Weather! http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/its-canoeing-weather#post-1643 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:05:36 +0000 James 1643@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ To bad I'm stuck at the office staring out the window. I did get out for a ride on the KTM last weekend though. <img src="http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs458.snc3/26196_342325153714_653408714_3832365_3660098_n.jpg" alt="" width="604" height="453" /> Thats Taylor and his BMW X-Challenge on the left and my KTM 640 Adventure on the right. <a href="http://altrec.com/eagles-nest-outfitters" target="_blank"><img src="http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs478.snc3/26196_342496683714_653408714_3832923_3692897_n.jpg" alt="" width="453" height="604" /></a> I got to try out the <a href="http://altrec.com/eagles-nest-outfitters" target="_blank">Eno Nest</a> Taylor's wife got me for Christmas...Super comfortable. <img src="http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs478.snc3/26196_342502433714_653408714_3832959_3861260_n.jpg" alt="" width="604" height="453" /> Taylor relaxing in my homemade version. I'll post sewing instructions soon. Hammocks are surprisingly comfortable to sleep in. I wish we would have brought some pads for insulation though, my back was freezing while my front side was nice and toasty. I guess the bridges may freeze before roads maxim holds true for hammocks too. <img src="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs478.ash1/26196_342628423714_653408714_3833224_6602641_n.jpg" alt="" width="604" height="453" /> We stopped by Boo's market for wings and the trip turned into a real adventure when my keys went missing. <img src="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs471.snc3/25850_343551243714_653408714_3836669_3327269_n.jpg" alt="" width="453" height="604" /> After digging though the trash and pulling the booth in a fruitless search for the keys we took the ignition apart and rode back to the campsite. I wasn’t much in the mood for riding on Sunday, so I packed it up and went home. Luckily I was only a few miles down a gravel road because my right fork leg started spooging oil out all over the place and turned the bike into a monofork. <img src="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs503.snc3/26432_1373864904630_1172033220_1092837_5836679_n.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="540" /> Taylor did go out with some others we met up with and had a good ride. I’ve ordered new fork seals and all the parts...Taylor and I are going down to the <a href="http://www.gatewaybmw.com/2010-gs-challenge-april-9-11/" target="_blank">GS Challenge in April</a> so I’ve got plenty of time for a little work in the shop. I’ll get back in the canoe soon... they just work. If you're bored and want to see some more moto photos click here <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/jamesddixson/RandomMotorcyclePhotos" target="_blank">http://picasaweb.google.com/jamesddixson/RandomMotorcyclePhotos</a>   Howdy - paddling from Minneapolis to the Gulf http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/howdy#post-1033 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:33:32 +0000 BWCAJohn 1033@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ I've been lurking in the forums for awhile after following AdventureCanoe via twitter. Looks like you guys have a good paddling forum going! As my handle implies I have cut my paddling teeth in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of northern Minnesota. I was lucky enough to spend lots of time on the water this summer as trail staff for Wilderness Inquiry canoeing and kayaking and got a chance to paddle on the Missouri, St. Croix, Namekogan, and Mississippi rivers as well as a number of trips to the BWCA and Apostle Islands. On Wednesday I am leaving with one other team member to paddle from Minneapolis to the Gulf of Mexica on the Mississippi. We will be doing some blogging along the way for those of you who are interested in following our adventure. Here is the address: <a href="http://www.uwca2gulf.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.uwca2gulf.blogspot.com</a> Thanks for checking it out and I look forward to posting on here more when I am off the water. iPad or other technology in a Canoe http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/ipad-or-other-technology-in-a-canoe#post-1627 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:19:57 +0000 James 1627@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ <img src="http://www.makescreativematter.com/wp-content/hero_20100127.png" alt="Apple iPad" width="570" height="690" /> I am really excited about Apple's new iPad. I've written a few articles about it at <a title="Makes Creative Matter" href="http://www.makescreativematter.com/" target="_blank">http://www.makescreativematter.com</a> I think it's really going to do some cool stuff. Anyway, I've measured my Pelican case and it looks like the iPad will fit perfectly. I was wondering what you guys think about bringing technology into the wilderness. I’m not so much concerned with breaking it, but I wonder what you guys think about watching a movie in your tent instead of reading a book or listening to the cicadas hum. The iPad has 10 hours of battery life and you could recharge it with a <a href="http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.asp?pfid=7436" target="_blank">Brunton solar panel</a>. I’ve been stuck in my tent in a rain storm reading the back of a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26node%3D%26search-alias%3Daps%26ref_%3Dsr%5Fgnr%5Ffkmr0%26qid%3D1267806097%26field-keywords%3Dtrails%2520illustrated%2520river&tag=adventurepaddle-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957" target="_blank">National Geographic Trails Illustrated</a> map for entertainment. So should the canoe and wilderness be reserved for getting away from it all or is a diversion a diversion.   Need a suggestion for a river trip, but wait! Is there an answer? http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/need-a-suggestion-for-a-river-trip-but-wait-is-there-an-answer#post-1623 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:09:48 +0000 canoejim 1623@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ A few of our guides and I are trying to line up a trip at the end of this season, 2010. Problem: Our problem is that being in the guiding business we can't get out during the season so are forced to go in early October. Okay, good so far except that our requirements are that wewant a mild river (good time of year for that) and it can't be frozen or about to freeze. Well, about to freeze is okay but not frozen. Now anyone in their right mind would immediatly say that everything in the North is frezzing at that point, and if that's as far as you can think, then you're no help to us. Does anyone out there have some incredible idea to solve our problem? We want a remote location and really scenic. Thanks everyone for thinking about it. Paddle Review- Bending Branches Viper http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/paddle-review-bending-branches-viper#post-1620 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:30:31 +0000 BWCAJohn 1620@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ <img src="http://bendingbranches.com/images/large-paddle/Viper.jpg" alt="" width="330" height="520" /> I had a chance to spend a few days with this paddle recently and thought I would share my thoughts on it.  We were paddling on the ocean in the vicinity of Wrangell Island and Etolin island in southeast Alaska. When offered the chance to try out this paddle I immediately jumped at the opportunity.  This is a beautiful paddle and the elegant curves of the shaft and color variations of the wood on the blade and handle are striking. After picking up the paddle I was struck by it's light weight, a mere 22oz, and smooth finish.  This paddle is extremely comfortable and when the paddle got passed around to other members of our canoeing party this was repeated by almost everyone.  The paddle fit very naturally within my paddle stroke, much more comfortably than any straight blade paddle I have used. I found this paddle to be extremely responsive.  I could feel just enough spring at the end of the paddle stroke so that I felt like I was getting an extra push but it never felt mushy or flimsy.  The large blade on this paddle pushes a ton of water and you can really keep up your speed.  It feels effecient, something I really look for in a paddle. Some of the other testers found that the j-stroke was more difficult given the shape of the shaft but I did not experience this, probably because I have used a bent shaft paddle in the past, albiet a straight shaft. I wouldn't put this paddle in the economy section but if you do a good deal of paddling and want to put the least amount of stress possible on your body give it a test run. I don't think you'll be dissapointed. Name that paddle - WIN THAT PADDLE! http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/name-that-paddle-win-that-paddle#post-1611 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:32:27 +0000 zakaryjohn 1611@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ Sanborn Canoe Co. is running another contest. This time you get to participate a little more. We don't currently have a name for our beavertail paddle and we want you to help with that! What do you think it should be named? If we pick your entry you win one of our beavertail paddles! You can enter here - <a href="http://sanborncanoe.com/sanborncanoe_files/page0013.htm" target="_blank">March Contest.</a> <img src="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs419.snc3/25248_335080755837_106460250837_3726047_2225472_n.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="720" /> Advice to 1st time wilderness canoers - what would it be? http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/advice-to-1st-time-wilderness-canoers-what-would-it-be#post-875 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:34:13 +0000 Darren 875@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ So I'm a canoer & kayaker of twenty years and consider myself a knowledgable paddler, but I have to admit that even after my second canoe trip to the Adirondacks I still have lots to learn about the finer aspects of wilderness canoeing. Some of the BIG mistakes I made on my last weeks trip to the Adirondacks were over packing on food and clothes and bringing the wrong food that didn't pack away efficiently. Basically I could have eliminated at least 20 lbs of gear if I had put more thought into the trip. So I'm interested to know your most important tips and suggestions for wilderness canoeing and if you were to give advice a totally inexperienced paddler setting out on his/her fist wilderness trip what would that advice be? Darren Z Mike Galt http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/mike-galt#post-978 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:11:46 +0000 dondford 978@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ Does anyone have any idea where the late (great) Mike Galt's plugs are?   Thanks for any help Don Tents and bags http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/tents-and-bags#post-1609 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:41:27 +0000 Brandon 1609@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ Ive been looking for a descent tent 2 or 3 person 3 season tent for under $200 anyone have any suggestions.  I've found one on amazon im leary about by a company called Asolo not to be confused with Asolo Boots, heard of this. Winter Trip Report http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/winter-trip-report#post-1605 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:26:06 +0000 zakaryjohn 1605@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ Over the past weekend a few of us Sanborn guys took a business/camping trip up the North Shore of Lake Superior and into the Boundary Waters. On Friday we stopped at <a href="http://www.duluthpack.com/" target="_blank">The Duluth Pack Store</a>, <a href="http://www.thecanoeist.com/" target="_blank">The Canoeist</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=775798439#!/stoneharbor?ref=sgm" target="_blank">Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply</a> and talked paddles. Thanks you Tom, Erik, Mike, Bryan and Jack for the great day. Great people and great shops. Also on Friday we were able to check out a couple <a href="http://fallrivertrading.com/" target="_blank">Langford canoes</a>. Those are some beautiful canoes. I especially liked checking out the rib and plank cedar canoe. Great lines and craftsmanship go into every detail! Then it was on to the camping portion of our trip. On Friday night we slept along the shore of Lake Superior near Grand Marais. Beautiful sunset and bright moon! It never really got dark that night. <img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dTSwieSgw1g/S4wcypn2GrI/AAAAAAAAAL8/x5rZp_2PnlY/s320/P1010101.JPG" alt="" width="320" height="240" /> <img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dTSwieSgw1g/S4wbVOBaoNI/AAAAAAAAALE/fWvkyiZ_Elw/s320/P1010100.JPG" alt="" width="320" height="240" /> <img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dTSwieSgw1g/S4wcyKeARbI/AAAAAAAAAL0/w-DpOpoTYZM/s320/P1010081.JPG" alt="" width="240" height="320" /> <img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dTSwieSgw1g/S4wcx1vANKI/AAAAAAAAALs/Bh-G0vmSNww/s320/P1010011.JPG" alt="" width="240" height="320" /> On Saturday We put on our snowshoe's and hiked up the Onion River, thanks Bryan for the advice, and had a great morning exploring. <img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dTSwieSgw1g/S4wbUrxIpeI/AAAAAAAAAK0/qPHP31Z5JCc/s320/P1010140.JPG" alt="" width="240" height="320" /> <img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dTSwieSgw1g/S4wg_6WpOiI/AAAAAAAAAMc/ObxfzvcgVqI/s320/P1010143.JPG" alt="" width="240" height="320" /> <img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dTSwieSgw1g/S4wbUzSgQkI/AAAAAAAAAK8/bGPrXp-72G0/s320/P1010155.JPG" alt="" width="240" height="320" /> <img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dTSwieSgw1g/S4whAGor7XI/AAAAAAAAAMk/pLden-QITZU/s320/P1010157.JPG" alt="" width="240" height="320" /> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dTSwieSgw1g/S4wg_DQCrHI/AAAAAAAAAMU/TJB3EWWCNQg/s320/P1010160.JPG" target="_blank"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dTSwieSgw1g/S4wg_DQCrHI/AAAAAAAAAMU/TJB3EWWCNQg/s320/P1010160.JPG" alt="" width="320" height="240" /></a> <img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dTSwieSgw1g/S4wg-tmNgXI/AAAAAAAAAMM/2KP_ZQ1r1B8/s320/P1010150.JPG" alt="" width="240" height="320" /> After our morning hike we drove up to Sawbill Lake. We hiked across Sawbill and onto Alton Lake, camping there on Saturday night. We slept in snowcaves we dug out that day and even made a snow-fort-type-thingy. We had beautiful weather...it was as warm as it could be! Any warmer and everything would have been wet from melting snow. <img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dTSwieSgw1g/S4wbVYGJhKI/AAAAAAAAALM/PBl-C8BKyqY/s320/P1010177.JPG" alt="" width="320" height="240" /> <img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dTSwieSgw1g/S4wbV9ubv4I/AAAAAAAAALU/TEbC5Krxcjg/s320/P1010183.JPG" alt="" width="240" height="320" /> <img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dTSwieSgw1g/S4wcxS-6NlI/AAAAAAAAALk/JGesza7qb-0/s320/P1010211.JPG" alt="" width="240" height="320" />  <img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dTSwieSgw1g/S4wcxPFKA6I/AAAAAAAAALc/-KdnyDihaNA/s320/P1010202.JPG" alt="" width="240" height="320" /> Kayak Video Database http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/kayak-video-databse#post-1606 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:58:43 +0000 Whitewater Kayaks 1606@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ New logo and layout coming to the kayaking video database. <a href="http://downriverkayaks.com/kayakingvideos/" target="_blank">Kayak Video</a>   <img src="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs438.ash1/24195_1344476299478_1458382209_30922759_5857439_n.jpg" alt="" width="604" height="232" /> <img src="http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs398.snc3/24195_1344476379480_1458382209_30922760_6612946_n.jpg" alt="" width="395" height="603" />       A Proper Canoeing Axe - Gransfors Bruks, Wetterlings and Snow & Neally http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/a-proper-camp-axe-gransfors-bruks-wetterlings-and-snow-neally#post-774 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:40:53 +0000 James 774@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ Last night I was thinking about writing a how to build a fire article for the blog. Yes, I know I'm obsessed. So, I was thinking of going somewhere close like Babler or Castlewood to take photographs. Anyway, to build a proper fire you sort of need an axe. It's real easy the way we usually do it with some sort of fire starter or fluid because you don't need tiny little kindling. Anyway, I was looking around at the Alpine Shop, Lowes and Sports Authority for a nice axe. They didn't have any. I pulled out the trusty iPhone and searched for "best camp ax" and found a few. They were in order of coolness and cost: <a href="http://www.gransfors.com/htm_eng/index.html" target="_blank">Gransfors Bruks</a>, <a href="http://www.wetterlings.com" target="_blank">Wetterlings</a> and <a href="http://www.snowandnealley.com/" target="_blank">Snow & Neally</a>. The Gransfors are about $120 and the others between $75-50. Seems sort of ridiculous when you can get a crappy camp chopper from Home Depot for 20 bucks. But heres the rub. These are not crappy camp choppers, rather, they are hand made tools designed to hew lumber and frighten trees. The Gransfors and Wetterlings are both hand forged by those crazy craftsmen types that wear plaid shirts and leather aprons in their catalog photos. According to axe lore a hand forged axe head is far superior to anything made by a drop forge or other modern method. Browsing the internet confirms this theory. This makes me wonder why I'd ever wield such an pitiful hunk of steel instead of severing trees like a samurai with a real axe. I read an entire online book entitled <a href="http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/Fspubs/99232823/index.htm" target="_blank">An Ax to Grind: A Practical Ax Manual</a> and started searching eBay for the axes it mentioned. It seems you can get some pretty good old hand axes or hatchets from Norlund, Kelly Edge Tools, Plumb and others for about $19.99. I didn't see anything on eBay that came close to being as cool as the Gransfors except someone selling them. So, now I feel like collecting old axe heads. Hopefully, that will be a passing fancy. As soon as I get my hands on a proper ax or sharpen the one I have I'll write up a proper fire building post. This is Canoeing, the movie... http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/this-is-canoeing-the-movie#post-1488 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:21:11 +0000 BWCAJohn 1488@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ Saw this on twitter today.  Can't wait to check out the full film.   <a href="http://www.wendmag.com/blog/2010/01/27/this-is-canoeing-not-summer-camp/" rel="nofollow">http://www.wendmag.com/blog/2010/01/27/this-is-canoeing-not-summer-camp/</a> New Pentax Optio W90 waterproof digital camera. http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/new-pentax-optio-w90-waterproof-digital-camera#post-1600 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:40:45 +0000 Dennis 1600@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ <img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ujzq9MQXL._SL500_AA280_.jpg" alt="" width="280" height="280" /> Waterproof, Shockproof, Dustproof, Freezeproof (waterproof to 20 feet) Upgraded face detection detects dogs and cats (just what I've always wanted) Optical 5x zoom lens with a 28mm wide-angle coverage (28-140 on a 35mm film type camera) Digital Microscope mode for nature observation from 1cm away (has LED lights around camera lens) Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1 (available as an optional accessory) for wireless remote shooting (does not work underwater).   These are a few of my favorites from a long list of features. I'll be checking this one out when they hit the stores in a month or so. It looks like it might actually fit in your pocket. The Cost Of Canoeing http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/the-cost-of-canoeing#post-1559 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:34:58 +0000 Dennis 1559@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ I made a trip over to one of our local outdoor stores the other day to see if there was anything new or interesting (or on sale) and I got a bad case of sticker shock before I left. I also must have invented about a dozen variations on the phrase, "Heavenly Manure." I'm wondering if anyone has ever calculated the yearly cost of owning and paddling a canoe in the pursuit of getting away from it all. More importantly, what would be the buy-in cost for a person who wants to get into canoeing? Does anyone feel like offering an estimate for the minimum kit it would take for a couple of people to enter the fabulous world of canoeing? Of course you would not want to throw money away on cheap gear that would need to be replaced after one season and you might not have the budget for the top of the line or even new gear. My first boat was bought used and was well worn when I got it. I guess the ultimate is a hand me down kit but let's suppose for a moment that you have relocated to a new city and that you are living within a short drive to a suitable body of water for canoeing. We're not talking rough water or survival conditions here, probably more of an urban experience with easy put ins and take outs for summer evening and weekend paddles. So let's hear your best expert advice for someone who might be interested in getting into canoeing.    Canoe Paddles PFDs Rope Something to put the keys, wallet and cell phone in (waterproof). Lead boots (just kidding).  Canoe Sledding - Video http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/canoe-sledding-video#post-1540 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:36:04 +0000 zakaryjohn 1540@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ I came across this video this morning and it made me smile. Anyone ever tried it? I don't know if I'd try this in my cedar-strip, but it sure looks like fun. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFjoKQwURJA" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFjoKQwURJA</a> Is Bryan Hansel the most famous peron on here? http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/is-bryan-hansel-the-most-famous-peron-on-here#post-1542 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:40:36 +0000 natecanoes 1542@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ He must be, I saw him on TV this morning! (for about 15 seconds) Congrats on your 15 seconds of fame Bryan. One of my favorite books Undaunted Courage -The Lewis and Clark Journey http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/one-of-my-favorite-books-undaunted-courage-the-lewis-and-clark-journey#post-1544 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:35:44 +0000 Darren 1544@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ Winter is here and since I can't canoe I like to kill time with some reading, and one of my favorite reading topics is American history with the book Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose as my absolute favorite book. It's about the Lewis & Clark journey up the Missouri River to the Pacific and probably my favorite read because the Lewis & Clark trip, in my mind, was the greatest wilderness canoe trip. It happens that maybe one in every ten books I read are so engaging that I can't put it down, and Undaunted Courage was one of those books. I recommend it to any paddler who is suffering from the winter blues.   Happy reading. 101 Tips And Techniques For Living Comfortably In Or Out Of A Canoe http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/101-tips-and-techniques-for-living-comfortably-in-or-out-of-a-canoe#post-1104 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:23:17 +0000 Dennis 1104@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ We have had a few great suggestions for canoe modifications and other DIY projects in the past. I'm wondering if anyone has any other home brewed solutions for making canoeing and camp living a bit more pleasant and that you could share with the group. I'm sure that there is somebody somewhere who has perfected the installation of highway pegs on their canoe and are waiting egerly for an opportunity to share that knowlege with the world. By the way, my DIY efforts are usually limited to things like making canoe bailers out of old plastic detergent bottles or scrounging up old refrigerator racks to use as camp grills (anything to save a buck). Those have turned out to be some pretty useful items so don't laugh. You don't always have to buy everything at fancy outddoor stores (just most of it). Tips can be in the form of general useful advice or how to construct things like the perfect throw bag or seat cushion. I like pen and ink line drawings like the ones in my old shop tips books but feel free to submit regular old photos with your descriptions as well. Let's see if we can come up with 101 useable ideas. Hello, New from Jersey http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/hello-new-from-jersey#post-1539 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:41:12 +0000 NJCanoer 1539@http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/ Hello,  My name is David, I have been canoeing since 2000. I sold my boat because I was getting married, needed the money and got a canoe instead. I'm an avid fisherman and used the canoe to get me into the everglades backcountry. I bought a cheep canoe a 14ft long 40 inch wide recreational Old town. It's been awhile and I really discovered that I don't just love fishing from my canoe I really like to get out there and paddle. Just last year I did my first river trip a piece of the Delaware in Sullivan county NY. My wife seems to like it too since she keeps going on trips with me. I'm Living in NJ now after a 16 year sprint in Florida and really like mountain lakes as much as rivers. I signed up on this forum hoping to learn even more about canoeing and maybe get some help deciding which canoe to buy since I think I'm ready to upgrade to something a little bigger and that will perform better. So help me upgrade this barge, Please! :) <img src="http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u110/daverojo1977/100_2487.jpg" alt="Barge" width="640" height="481" />