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(Msg. 16) Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 3:01 pm
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"Oci-One Kanubi" wrote:
>Get several pairs; they're only about $5.00 each. In addition to the
>advantages Wilko cited, is this: when you are bouncing around in
>turbulent water, having just saved yer buddy's life by cutting him free
>of an entanglement, you don't have to give a lot of thought (or take
>any chances working further with a sharp tool) to how you are going to
>stow this thing away. Just drop the &%$%^$ in the river. You've got a
>$5.00 replacement in yer boat and another one in yer car.
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(Msg. 17) Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 4:47 pm
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By the way.... thanks guys!
You've been a big help!
heading to REI to pick up a few things
I know its not advisable to spend a ton of money on
gear.... but there are a few things I wanted to get
such as clothes and knife and PFD that were decent
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(Msg. 18) Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:28 pm
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Oci-One Kanubi wrote:
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> I'm heading yer direction next month, but won't get as far west as you
> are. We'll be mostly in Northern CO, western WY, and southwestern MT.
> Maybe a bit of ID near Yellowstone.
Some of my friends are running the Something Fork of the Flathead in MT,
over July 4th, so perhaps you'll see them!
I don't usually say much about gear, but these 5.10 dot-pattern soles
are pretty amazing for river use. When I wear my regular shoes, it feels
like I'm ready to slip at any time.
The only piece of gear that has impressed me so much is the Thermarest,
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(Msg. 19) Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:55 pm
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"Oci-One Kanubi" wrote in
> Bill Tuthill wrote:
>> Oci-One Kanubi wrote:
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>> > I cannot really compare. But the current soles are a little more
>> > slippery than I would like. I wear them for the firm sole, since I
>> > paddle kneeling with my toes pointed straight down: the sole
>> > (attached to the high tops lashed around the ankle) supports the
>> > weight of the foot and lower leg, rather than the toes.
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>> The 5.10 stealth rubber soles are better than old Converse soles
>> for traction on a wide variety of surfaces.
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>> Felt is better on algae-covered rock, vibram is better on dry rock,
>> but I don't think anything beats stealth rubber for sand-covered
>> surfaces, both wet and dry. Avoid wearing them at home, because they
>> scuff floors with black skidmarks. They also wear out fast on
>> pavement.
My favorite water shoes are NRS felt soled kickers. I've had them for 6-7
years, have tried other options but like these the best. Since I'm also a
flyfisherman I use them while wading the local streams as well.
Go to the NRS web site (www.nrsweb.com) and enter "felt sole" in the search
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(Msg. 20) Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:06 pm
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(Msg. 21) Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 2:55 pm
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On 22-Jun-2006, " " wrote:
> So, high carbon knives are easy to make sharp, but rust. High chromium
> knives are a pain to sharpen, but don't rust as fast. YMMV
Titanium blades are tough to sharpen but retain (I'm told) a wicked edge
when you finish. Titanium isn't a really strong metal on its own, but, like
aluminum, almost all useful alloys are much stronger/harder/tougher
than the native metal. Wenoka makes a titanium knife that is not too
expensive and has lots of "cool factor" to it (yer basic Blackie Collins
blade). Plus a polycarbonate handle/sheath. Tanto tip. Fishing line
hook.
> I know nothing at all about ceramic (e.g., Boker) knives.
Ceramic knives are too brittle to trust in a rescue situation. Great in a
kitchen, though.
Still prospecting for the unobtanium mine.
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(Msg. 22) Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 2:55 pm
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(Msg. 23) Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 5:12 am
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On 26-Jun-2006, me.RemoveThis@privacy.net wrote:
> "Michael Daly" wrote:
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> >Wenoka makes a titanium knife
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> For kayaking?
For any paddling. However, in trying to find a useful link for you, I found a
couple of sites that specifically point out a couple of problems with this
knife - the blade is quite thin and is not suitable for prying. That could be an
issue with some rescue uses. Plus the tanto tip is not as safe as a
straight-across blunt tip.
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(Msg. 24) Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 8:48 am
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"Michael Daly" wrote:
>For any paddling. However, in trying to find a useful link for you, I found a
>couple of sites that specifically point out a couple of problems with this
>knife - the blade is quite thin and is not suitable for prying. That could be an
>issue with some rescue uses. Plus the tanto tip is not as safe as a
>straight-across blunt tip.
Well then it sounds like I better stick with the Gerber
river knife made of steel then huh? >> Stay informed about: Help me buy paddling clothes? |
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(Msg. 25) Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 6:35 pm
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On Mon, 19 Jun 2006 14:22:08 -0500, me DeleteThis @privacy.net wrote:
>2. Rain cape?
I avoid using rain capes (ponchos) while canoeing. Someone once
advised me against them, on the grounds that they can get you in a
tangle in emergency situations. It seemed to make sense. So I carry a
lightweight waterproof jacket and trousers/pants to wear when canoeing
in the rain (which I had to do a couple of days ago)!
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(Msg. 26) Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 6:35 pm
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(Msg. 27) Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:28 pm
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On 27-Jun-2006, me.TakeThisOut@privacy.net wrote:
> Well then it sounds like I better stick with the Gerber
> river knife made of steel then huh?
That's what I've been using for a decade now. Just rinse it off after it's
been in saltwater. The only problem with that knife is the sheath looses
grip on the knife after a while if you keep removing and replacing the knife.
I don't use the knife for anything, since I want it sharp and mostly paddle in
fresh water, so it holds the knife in the sheath just fine.
There is a nice McNett blunt-tip, stainless steel knife out now too. The sheath
on that one has a lock.
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(Msg. 28) Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:28 pm
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"Michael Daly" wrote:
>That's what I've been using for a decade now. Just rinse it off after it's
>been in saltwater. The only problem with that knife is the sheath looses
>grip on the knife after a while if you keep removing and replacing the knife.
>I don't use the knife for anything, since I want it sharp and mostly paddle in
>fresh water, so it holds the knife in the sheath just fine.
OK thanks
Sounds like Gerber model is good enough
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