Posts by Separatrix
For a total beginner? Not a lot. A beginner is better off in the warm and dry with consistent safe holds, solid top rope fixings, and close to the pub for the end of the session. There are basic p...
If you really want to take the budget option you can just use rope. This is something that dates back to the old wooden ship days but given that you're not putting a vast amount of load on the rig...
Lake Erie is classed as non-tidal because the tidal variance is less than 5cm at spring tide However (same source): Wind and weather conditions on the Great Lakes may create a seiche, an oscil...
What you probably need is a dog carry harness (pictured below) They're relatively easily purchased, though mostly people have them for small rather than large dogs. Finding one rated for an Alsati...
Safety guidelines for this smoker specifically state that it's not suitable for indoor use. It's quite literally the first thing on the instructions https://www.riversidegardencentre.co.uk/pdf/20...
For an experienced paddler: These kayaks can be a delight to paddle on flat water. They're light, fast, and maneuver beautifully. For an inexperienced paddler: It'll be a nightmare. It has a K...
Go big or go home Look for boat ranges with an "HV" (high volume) or large option. The most important factor to you is going to be how well the boat holds your weight and how well it handles unde...
Try a sheep shank to create a loop, then run round the peg and tie off. This gives you an easily tensioned and tied off pulley system. You could also use a truckers hitch in much the same way, but...
Apples and Oranges Disclaimer, I'm a kayaker, I've never used a pedal powered sit on top Paddling requires skill, technique, practice and endurance. If you have these things, along with the right...
Fossil hunting It depends what you want out of your expedition, and if hunting fossils in far flung places is your thing then a geological map will take you a long way. https://www.bgs.ac.uk/igeo...
They were glued when they were originally made, there's no particular reason they shouldn't be reglued now. It's better than having no shoes or the heel flapping about as you walk. Though the glue...
All of these require slack. If you need to tension the system to bring the ends together, find a longer piece of rope, the one you're using is too short. Reef (Square) knot Easily tied, everyone ...
Yes it's possible As long as you follow all the rules. Below I've included the national rules. On that page you'll find links for local byelaws that apply in each region of the country, in your ca...
Generally it's recommended to get a "foamie" as your first board, mostly because they're relatively cheap so if you don't commit to the sport you're not so much out of pocket on the attempt. By th...
The advice I normally give is that you should stand with your hand up in a relatively relaxed manner (not reaching as high as you can), and the paddle should come up to your wrist on the raised arm...
Out on a calm lake with minimal adverse conditions, you're not going to notice any real difference as long as you're above the absolute baseline in equipment. As with most sports equipment the diff...
Common paddling problems Most people are strongly right handed You'll get more power on your stronger side It's really common for the weaker hand to slip closer to the blade as a result of wantin...
There's no specific rule for how much cargo a single kayak can take, but there is a general rule that says a two man kayak of a given model has the same cargo capacity as a one man kayak of the sam...
By far my most comfortable pair of boots is leather, though they're only leather uppers, not leather soles, and they were approximately 3 times the price of the most expensive other footwear I've e...
No That's a bit short for an SE answer but it pretty much covers the problem, there are various manufacturer specific sizes and no standard. Some parts providers such as Thule sell accessories and...
Declination is simply the difference between the value you have, and the value you want. It's the difference between true and magnetic north. A good map will have both marked, it will also have "...
Size: The great spotted is greater in size than the lesser spotted. Perhaps that goes without saying but the difference is quite significant. The great spotted is about the size of a blackbird. Th...
These thimbles are primarily used for fixed point attachment. They're used on yachts and sailing dinghies for stays, halyards and jib mounts. Spliced onto the end of the rope they're for loops and ...
The absolute strongest? That would be an eye splice. It's the most effective and strongest form of making an eye in a rope and it's what the thimbles are designed to work with. It's nigh on perm...
That depends on what sort of walking you're doing and what your personal preferences are. The great advantage of a very stiff sole is on very rough ground, jagged rocks etc. Walking on such surfac...
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