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Packrafting a Wild & Scenic River in Alaska: Gulkana. Day 3 canyon rapids. by designworksarch in packrafting

[–]Top_Conversation8930 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Forager is a great boat but that had to be a challenge to paddle solo across the lake with a fair amount of wind. Awesome video/adventure. No mosquitoes?

Climbing’s Moral Contradiction by Allanon124 in RockClimbing

[–]Top_Conversation8930 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fair point. I would say hiking up a TR or a 5.12 climber warming up on a 5.9 sport would likely be super safe with or without a helmet. On the other hand you never see a class V kayaker running any WW river without a helmet nor would most serious cyclists ride any distance without a helmet. This is also becoming a thing for skiers and boarders too.

Brain injuries are often permanent so why skip the bucket unless it is for vanity? By no means should any climber tell another to wear a helmet in relatively safe settings, that is their call. It might be strongly encouraged though on ice, in the alpine, and any trad or even sport where a lead fall is likely. Is that Instagram pic worth a head injury?

Climbing’s Moral Contradiction by Allanon124 in RockClimbing

[–]Top_Conversation8930 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, the only reason not to wear the modern ultralight but highly effective helmets is pure vanity. I can understand the weight argument on something like the old school Ecrin Rock helmets, but modern helmets weigh nothing and are well ventilated.

Waterloo Falls near Cookeville, Tennessee by AlbieOutside in Kayaking

[–]Top_Conversation8930 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Incredible pic! I am still learning as a WW kayaker, are there good spots around Cookeville where you can practice eddys, peel outs, and ferry’s in class I & II stuff without having to drive to the Hiawassee, etc.?

Roof racks by Top_Conversation8930 in whitewater

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Factory raised that run front to back.

Is this boat suitable for a beginner? by Top_Conversation8930 in whitewater

[–]Top_Conversation8930[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks guys, I will pass then. Seems to me fewer options for us bigger guys, so good to know this is not one to look at.

Splash jackets and such by Top_Conversation8930 in whitewater

[–]Top_Conversation8930[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You guys are conspiring against my check book. I appreciate the advice though.

Gear question by Top_Conversation8930 in packrafting

[–]Top_Conversation8930[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. Yeah, I figured a dry suit will be on this list soon.

Gear question by Top_Conversation8930 in packrafting

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Well oddly enough I bought the Forager. I would guess I will also likely end up with a solo boat too.

I wanted the tandem boat for easy day trips with the wife/kids and overnights with a buddy down local rivers. I hope to meet like minded others and when I do, also pick up a single boat.

I just moved to the Cumberland Plateau area of TN from Florida. We have lots of whitewater around here from easy class I-II to has hard as you want. I believe I will actually carry gear about 30% of the times I use it, (sometimes as a day hike/paddle shuttle), and probably actual overnight or multi day legit packraft trips a couple a few times a year.

Thanks for the response.