[Lostby7]

@Team Deejay wrote:

There is no problem with cross listing. You just can’t mention on the page that the cache is also listed elsewhere. They don’t want you promoting the competition.

Thanks for the information. I appreciate your expertise and insight.

[Lostby7]

@Team Deejay wrote:

Interesting. It appears that the “Awesomeness” rating is set by the owner, not by the finders. For some reason, I can’t sign up today.

The awesomeness was set by default at 3.5 with no action from me; I didn’t even see an option for setting it. The site is very buggy with many actions taking multiple refreshes to get to work correctly…it is still Beta.

I signed in using my Garmin password information…which I had previously set up for use on Garmin’s main page.

[Lostby7]

@Trekkin’ and Birdin’ wrote:

I’ve cross listed most of my letterbox hybrids on the letterboxing site, and I’m still here.

I have cross listed my SpookyBoy listing to the new Garmin Opencaching.com site. We’ll see.

What makes this even more interesting is that Garmin has a import button which you can import your GC caches to their site…that’s really gonna make GC see red.

[Lostby7]

OK…The first Wisconsin Opencaching.com geocache has been posted….

[Lostby7]

@Team Black-Cat wrote:

I don’t see why not. Quite simply, they can’t stop you.

No but if I’m in violation they can suspend my account.

[Lostby7]

@-cheeto- wrote:

I have firefox (3.6.12) and it displays a search page for me when I visit. There’s a log a cache button. And a geocaching guide button. No time to explore this morning..

I’m running the same version and I get only the splash…not even a refresh/reload helps…wierd.

Also I wonder where they are getting the caches already on the system from??? Look at the date this cache was listed:

[Lostby7]

The page doesn’t go past the splash on Firefox but I can see it on IE…there is their first big mistake. This is a Beta though…and very bare bones. So far it looks like a cheap knock off of Geocaching.com.

[Lostby7]

@Captain and Mate wrote:

Took a look this morning and it appears the site is up and running.

In what way? All I see is the splash image on the page.

[Lostby7]

@sandman4182 wrote:

When looking for a paddle you should stand next to the paddle and reach up and it should be as tall as you are. Like mine I had to get the biggest paddle and i still reach over teh top of it. We also bought are kayaks at Dicks and we ended up buying three one for myself which its a fishing kayak which is almost better than a motor boat, one for the wife and one for the kid so all on all it was over 1k for all check with dicks when we got ours they were having a huge sale on all kayaks

It’s not quite that simple. The type and width of your kayak as well as your paddle stroke technique also factor in the size. When I bought my first paddle I was recommended a paddle which is much too big for me…I wish I had done my homework before purchasing that first one.

…actually I should be using two different paddles for the two kayaks I normally pilot.

[Lostby7]

@Jstajlr wrote:

How about equipment to add to this discussion. I bought a paddle from Dicks just because I was itching to get out on the water. Does anyone have good recommendation on paddles. Name brand, length, single piece, two piece etc. Some of the paddles I saw were half of what I paid for the kayak.

According to an article I read it recommended a 240 cm paddle for my height (6’3″) but another said because of my height I should have no trouble reaching the water and recommended a 210 cm. I went with the 225.

How to choose a paddle:
http://www.carlislepaddles.com/about/choosing_a_paddle.aspx

[Lostby7]

@Captain and Mate wrote:

@Trekkin’ and Birdin’ wrote:

A two person kayak is also called a divorce boat, so your decision is a wise one!

Captain always sits in the back-it’s great for breaks-the one in the front usually takes a while to notice only one is paddling.

My daughter and I raced our tandem this past April and I took the rear as well….little does she know she worked way harder than I did (getting old I need to rest now and again).

[Lostby7]

Old Town has a nice short guide to picking a Kayak.
http://www.oldtowncanoe.com/kayaks/choosing.html

[Lostby7]

At 10 feet long you may be frustrated by it’s slowness and inability to keep a straight line…I would recommend going a bit longer (12 feet at minimum)…basically the rule of thumb is the longer the craft the faster it is. The shorter boats are for fooling around in small lakes and slow rivers.

*Long boats are fast but do not turn as easily.
*Short boats are slow but turn quickly.
*Very short boats are for whitewater activities and turn almost instantly…but do not track a straight line for crap.

That said, if you spend some extra money even the long boats can turn more quickly if you have a rudder installed on it.

If you are planning on spending a day in a kayak you will want a longer craft with sealed bulkheads. You will also want an extra paddle, dry bags and a nice paddling specific PFD.

@Trekkin’ and Birdin’ wrote:

A two person kayak is also called a divorce boat, so your decision is a wise one!

I have three kayaks and the double is usually just me and one of the kids…

[Lostby7]

That showed up yesterday…I’m keeping a close eye on this one. I’m excited about a new listing site that might actually finally give GC a run…

[Lostby7]

@Team Black-Cat wrote:

@RSplash40 wrote:

Sorry but we were not built with wings for a reason

Weren’t born with wheels either…

or fins, skis, coats, shoes….

[Author]

Posts