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Gear Garage Live Show | April 26th, 2024

Courtney Sweeney / Monday, May 13, 2024

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This podcast is the audio version of the Gear Garage Live Show, where we answer submitted questions and talk all things whitewater.

Topics and links that Zach talked about this episode

  • Astral Indus

Some of the Questions that Zach covered in the Q&A section of this episode

Topic: Oar Length

My NRS Bighorn frame is 68" wide. What length should I have my oars at?

Answer: Measure the distance between your oar locks, and multiply by 1.63, and that's a great starting point.

Topic: Underside Handles

I have heard you describe and discuss the use of handles or straps on the under side of boats to aid in getting on an upturned raft.

What do you think is the best way of doing this? Glued handles? Straps that run around the floor?

Author

Courtney Sweeney

Courtney Sweeney grew up in Texas, and has spent the last decade living in different areas of the Rocky Mountains and on the West coast. She enjoys both melted and frozen water, rafting in the summer and skiing in the winter.

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