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Which material is best for building a canoe? Is fiberglass as tough as aluminum? Are plastic boats better than kevlar? In this post we break down the pros and cons of common materials to help you choose the best canoe to fit your needs.Read now -
Using clouds to predict weather | a paddler's guide
Read nowThere is a lot to know about reading clouds and predicting weather, but for the layperson (laypaddler?) a little knowledge can go a long way to keeping you safe and comfortable on the water. Very simply, weather is created by areas...
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How to Choose Your First Kayak: a Beginner's Guide
Read nowMost first time kayak buyers don't know what they are looking for. This is perfectly ok! All you need to know when you come into a reputable store is the following...
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Buying a roof rack: what do you need to know?
Read nowRoof racks are designed to fit your vehicle precisely and have 3 components: crossbars, feet/towers, and in most cases fit kits. Each make, model and year of vehicle has a specific fit.
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How Binding Position Affects Grip, Glide, and Control in Cross Country Skiing
Read nowWhat Is a Moveable Binding on Cross-Country Skis? If you’ve recently purchased cross country skis with moveable bindings, you may have noticed that the bindings aren’t fixed in one place on the ski like they used to be. Instead, they...
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How to get your xc skis ready for winter | Tips from Jeff, our tech guy
Read nowLearn how to get your cross-country skis snow ready. Jeff, our ski tech, explains why glide waxing is essential and which service or DIY option works best.
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Paddling Day Trips on the South Saskatchewan River Near Saskatoon
Read nowThe South Saskatchewan River has some great paddling. Here are our favourite daytrips near Saskatoon, including access points, trip times, and local tips.
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Royalex canoes: going, going.... gone
Read nowRoyalex, one of the best canoe making materials out there, is no longer available. Paddlers and canoe builders are adapting in their own ways.
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Spring Paddling on Eagle Creek Saskatchewan
Read nowEagle Creek is one of the best paddling day trips close to Saskatoon during the spring melt.
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Maintenance of cross country skin skis
Read nowNordic skin skis need very little maintenance but it is important to know a few things to keep them performing at full potential, and prevent icing up conditions that make it difficult to ski.