My favorite advantage to poling is the visibility you have at all times. I love to pick my way down a wide shallow rock garden and find little areas to eddy and ferry across. Great to see you on the water. I can't wait to get on the river myself.
I ran the Petawawa River From Cedar to McManus in a packraft around the same time that you did this run. I ended of using the second takeout though the take out tooks easy enough to avoid the chute if you stick to the right side like you did. Were you able to poll your way though any of the natch rapids? if not those are some rough portages.
I was tandem paddling the river with a group, so I paddled mostly. I always bring a pole for the fun and practice when I have an opportunity. I am a Paddle Canada poling instructor so I am always looking for opportunities to experiment and video post. Time to add it to your tripping toolbox of skills! ;)
Nice work poling Stephen. A good argument for those that don't like to portage. Although the case against portaging has more relevance, especially when you now have 2 large poles to carry as well! Lol Luckily the two times we paddled here, we got to paddle to the final take-out okay.
Well we all have to forgo paddling sometimes. I am just offering a fourth option to wading, lining or walking. I like as many options as possible. (I also bungee in the poles, so that don't cause a problem.) Thanks for dropping by, David! :)
@@ThePursuitofPassion 11 to 12 feet in length. If you make an American aluminum style racing pole I think they are around 2lbs but I don't know. Wooden poles weigh in over three. Honestly, I don't know. Maybe I should find that out. :)
In the spirit of making as much as possible do double or triple duty; the pole look pretty handy when setting up a group tarp for cooking shelter or even a main shelter in a pinch. Good items to have on hand and not have to go digging in the bush for in a down pour.
@tykeni6521 I don't know what you are referring to. If you tell me the stop/time in the video, I will give you the answer. In general though, Torso rotation is critical to effective poling/snubbing.
My favorite advantage to poling is the visibility you have at all times. I love to pick my way down a wide shallow rock garden and find little areas to eddy and ferry across. Great to see you on the water. I can't wait to get on the river myself.
That is my favourite thing too. Going tomorrow. :)
Love it.
Excellent handling of your boat sir!!
I thank you! I know you appreciate good boat handling!
I ran the Petawawa River From Cedar to McManus in a packraft around the same time that you did this run. I ended of using the second takeout though the take out tooks easy enough to avoid the chute if you stick to the right side like you did. Were you able to poll your way though any of the natch rapids? if not those are some rough portages.
I was tandem paddling the river with a group, so I paddled mostly. I always bring a pole for the fun and practice when I have an opportunity. I am a Paddle Canada poling instructor so I am always looking for opportunities to experiment and video post. Time to add it to your tripping toolbox of skills! ;)
Nice work poling Stephen. A good argument for those that don't like to portage. Although the case against portaging has more relevance, especially when you now have 2 large poles to carry as well! Lol Luckily the two times we paddled here, we got to paddle to the final take-out okay.
Well we all have to forgo paddling sometimes. I am just offering a fourth option to wading, lining or walking. I like as many options as possible. (I also bungee in the poles, so that don't cause a problem.) Thanks for dropping by, David! :)
@@canoepoler You bet, re options. So curious, what's the pole length and weight of them?
@@ThePursuitofPassion 11 to 12 feet in length. If you make an American aluminum style racing pole I think they are around 2lbs but I don't know. Wooden poles weigh in over three. Honestly, I don't know. Maybe I should find that out. :)
@@ThePursuitofPassion Of course if you are in need, you just get something long enough (steal from a beaver) and make do.
In the spirit of making as much as possible do double or triple duty; the pole look pretty handy when setting up a group tarp for cooking shelter or even a main shelter in a pinch. Good items to have on hand and not have to go digging in the bush for in a down pour.
Do you do this often? When polling starboard side you should really switch your grip, the twist in your body can easily be avoided.
@tykeni6521 I don't know what you are referring to. If you tell me the stop/time in the video, I will give you the answer. In general though, Torso rotation is critical to effective poling/snubbing.
That's awesome! What wood is your pole made of? This is just too great!
That 1-1/4" ash. I prefer spruce but it is impossible (for me) to find stock that I can rip without a knot in twelve feet.
@@canoepoler Thanks!
@@canoepoler I don't see a problem with the narration...