Canoe, canoe?
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Yes, that use of a kayak paddle is growing in popularity now for solo canoes. I wonder how the Kevlar will handle our piney rivers though, with the thud-thud-thud you get here from hitting submerged trees and branches.
It's too bad Jersey Paddler went belly up; your could test drive any boat you were interested right across the street. They also held the country's second largest paddling show each March in Somerset NJ. But the memories live on in FB.
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They also had, in some years, an open day in Lakewood for all vendors to bring their craft to let people try them out. You could also try a craft out at that place in Brick that also closed.
Bullet proof vests are made with it
In general, it's not recommended for white water stuff, but I know of none in the Pines. The problem with other material's is the weight. My old 15' canoe was royalex, great general use boat, but it weighed 75lbs. They also make boats from carbon fiber; $$$$$. The issue I have with the Swift for tight spaces is you have to kneel in the boat, not very comfortable after some time passes by; using the seat caused too much head contact with branches as you sit pretty high. Nothing is perfect. The Hornbeck was a lot easier to use in tight spots, I cut down a canoe paddle to use, as the kayak paddle was too wide for many spots. Sold it to a neighbor for his son, should have kept it, got it at Jersey Paddler as someones trade in. Very hard to find outside the ADK's.
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I recall, when I was looking for a kayak 5 years ago, that I did look into Hornbeck. But what about the seat, being so low. Was it difficult for a senior to get in and out?
BTW, they have a 1 week try it, if you don't like it send it back for xchange or refund. I might be talking myself into another one 
I don't know about anyone else but it absolutely warms my heart to watch Bob and 46er have a civil and informative conversation.
Keep it up boys !
Keep it up boys !
I don't know about anyone else but it absolutely warms my heart to watch Bob and 46er have a civil and informative conversation.
Keep it up boys !
They seem civil to me: it's just that they both are always right.
Here are some images and a video from our trip up the Oswego to Sim Place.
Swamp Azalea
Woodjin (Jeff) was with us also.
At the very end of the Oswego at Sim Place. Unless you want to trespass and go across the road.
And a video of Jeff and Bob at one of the hundred trees we had to cross that day.
https://youtu.be/nZbUOEktn20
That was my previous camera. Far superior to the one I have now. I should try and buy that camera again.
Paddled is where I bought my yakIt's too bad Jersey Paddler went belly up; your could test drive any boat you were interested right across the street. They also held the country's second largest paddling show each March in Somerset NJ. But the memories live on in FB.
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