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The Paddling Expert - Jonathan Hanson

Expert Answers Archive

Canoeing | Touring Kayaks | Whitewater | Technique | Gear and Accessories | PFDs and Safety | Trips



Canoeing

What advice do you have for a couple starting out in canoeing?
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What are the best strokes for two people in a canoe?
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When paddling a canoe, should I keep the paddle close, or far away, from the boat?
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Should I buy a canoe or kayak to paddle with a young family?
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How do you determine the right canoe paddle length?
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How do I negotiate a turn efficiently in my canoe?
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What's your opinion on Royalex Lite?
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Touring Kayaks

Are there any sit-on-top kayaks that are good for touring?
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Can you recommned a good expedition kayak for someone who is tall and thin?
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Should I buy two singles and a double or four single kayaks?
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Is the Seaward Endeavor kayak a stable vessel?
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Where can I find a Millennium kayak?
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What's the best inflatable kayak for lake and ocean travel?
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Could you recommend an affordable but lightweight sea kayak?
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What is the best way to store our plastic kayaks?
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How do you weigh in on the folding versus rigid kayak debate?
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Whitewater

Should I get a wetsuit or drysuit for whitewater?
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What do the river classifications mean?
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What's a good beginner's whitewater kayak?
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What's the best way to ship a whitewater kayak within the United States?
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Is the Riot Grind a good whitewater kayak for an aggressive beginner?
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Technique

How do I teach myself to roll my kayak?
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Do I need to know how to roll in rough seas?
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What's the best way to desalinate ocean water?
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Is the forward stroke a difficult maneuver?
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Can I begin paddling even though I'm over 50?
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Gear and Accessories

Can you recommend a lightwight, easy-to-assemble boat?
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Could you recommend a dry bag?
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How can I build a two-canoe rack for my pickup?
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Where can I find a new spray skirt that fits my kayak?
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What do you think of Greenland paddles?
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PFDs and Safety

Can you recommend a PFD for my kid?
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Where can I find a lifejacket for whitewater?
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How do I safeguard against hypothermia?
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What are the principle safety precautions for sea kayakers?
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Trips

How do I make my daughter's first kayaking trip fun?
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Where's the best paddling in Florida?
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What's a good beginner's whitewater trip in northern California?
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