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We got it from Noah's Marine (or maybe I have my terms mixed up). What we got last time was the 8.9 oz, 58" Kevlar 49 twill. Noah's recommended the double bias aircraft Kevlar (9 oz 64"), as it is a bit stronger. It's also a bit wider, although very slightly heavier. It doesn't fuzz upon t...

Almost all our paddling is done on lakes, typically 5-7 day trips. I'm not sure about the Canadian vs Minnesota "style". I taught canoeing as a Boy Scout councillor way back when, so I know (and use) the "J" when necessary. Mostly I just angle the paddle for sort of a continous &...

Sorry - try these two links (for the new one): http://www.myrabo.com/k-canoe/kevlarII/preparing_old_form.htm http://www.myrabo.com/k-canoe/kevlarII/layup_kevlar_sglass.htm The Kevlar (cloth) was cut with what is reputed to be specifically made for Kevlar (Fiskars - probably this one http://www.jaebe...

http://www.myrabo.com/k-canoe/kevlarII/images/080506done1.JPG This is a Moran-style canoe (tripper), the 3rd we've made from this mold. Details of the first two are on http://www.myrabo.com/k-canoe/kevlar.htm - the latest one is on http://www.myrabo.com/k-canoe/kevlarII/preparing_old_form.htm. Sand...

I'm going to make a single blade paddle. I almost always paddle stern, and have used a beavertail style paddle for many years - it seems to work for me just fine. My inclination is to make a paddle that pretty much is the same design. I'm 5'10', fairly strong with an arm span of 6'. The paddle I'm c...

Made according to Mac's book - Alder shaft (hollow), then pine, then cedar. The "rest of the story" is available at http://www.myrabo.com/k-canoe/weelassie/9_paddle.htm. Here's a few pics: http://www.myrabo.com/k-canoe/weelassie/images/wl072206paddle1.JPG http://www.myrabo.com/k-canoe/weel...

Mine's about 41 lbs - my partner's is 43 lbs. He used a heavier wood for gunwales, and a felt "nosepiece" for wear resistance.

I DO have a "Moran" form; we've made two canoes so far with it. I'm going to try shrink wrap with a release for the next ones. I'm hopin' it works well! I know of one individual that did this with an Osprey as the form - still needed ribs. See http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KevlarCanoe/ for...

No problem! This is a Yakima. I use two ratcheting straps for addional assurance.

- no contest.

We've used these for a couple of years now. I REALLY like them (they're non-stick, though).

http://www.rei.com/product/47875652.htm

It depends on what you're doing (of course). I prefer a beavertail style when paddling stern. I like one that barely fits between my outstretched fingertips. For bow paddling, I prefer a more traditional paddle - smaller at the tip than the widest part. I only do lake paddling, so that's another dif...

That's good to hear! Did you apply anything as a release material, or just lay it up over the shrink wrap?

BTW - nice aurora pics!

Yes - that's the "Tripper" design. You can see it in action at http://www.myrabo.com/vacations/vacation.htm (Quetico links). I'm very happy with how it paddles. It's fast, stable (when loaded) and light (42 lbs). I'd say the only down side is that it's not very stable when lightly loaded. ...

Here's a step by step progress of Moran's method. http://www.myrabo.com/k-canoe/kevlar.htm