http://canoetradeshow.com/blog Virtual Sport Show Reporting so real, you think we're there. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:11:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en  The Sweep Stroke by Red Rock Store This is the stroke I'm going to cal l# 2.5 with #1 being the J Stroke and #2 being the Draw Stroke. This stroke is more helpful to the stern paddler if the bow paddler actually knows how to sweep right or sweep left. Critical ... http://canoetradeshow.com/blog/2008/07/18/how-to-paddle-a-canoe-the-sweep-stroke/ With all the "How to paddle a Canoe" books out there, I've decided that they really don't hit the spot when it comes down to teaching somebody how to handle a canoe on flat water(AKA lake, pond, slow moving river). We don't want to learn how to paddle in whitewater, not ... http://canoetradeshow.com/blog/2008/07/10/how-to-paddle-a-canoe-the-j-stroke/ How to get into a Canoe by Red Rock Wilderness StoreWith a Souris River Canoe, you really don't have to get your feet wet - EVER! Please Note: This loading technique will work well for all canoes. However, while Souris River Canoes, along with royalex, polyethylene, and aluminum canoes, can handle this sort ... http://canoetradeshow.com/blog/2008/06/15/how-to-get-into-a-canoe/ For your next BWCA canoe trip, why not rent a GREAT kevlar canoe? Sure, your can rent a one of those "kevlar" canoes from any outfitter in the Ely area and the Gunflint Trail region as well. If you are prefer stability, control, and durability in your canoe make sure you ... http://canoetradeshow.com/blog/2008/06/03/bwca-canoe-rentals/ The Draw Stroke by Red Rock Wilderness Store Ok, this is the other main canoe stroke that you absolutely need to know. It is, for all intents and purposes, the exact opposite as the J Stroke. The J stroke pushes the back of the canoe away from the paddle and the Draw Stroke ... http://canoetradeshow.com/blog/2008/05/23/how-to-paddle-a-canoe-the-draw-stroke/ Here: You can do a quick comparison to see if you think Brand X's new hull is actually "apples for apples" or the more ordinary "apples for oranges". Souris River Quetico 17 features: Brand X's new "apples for apples with Souris River" canoe hull features Epoxy Resin - Heat cured, ... http://canoetradeshow.com/blog/2008/05/15/compare-kevlar-canoes/ Proper Canoe Lifting Technique The key to properly lifting your canoe is multi-faceted but easy. All you need to do is handle a canoe that reflects your ability to lift it and practise on the front lawn or some other grassy surface. If you are a body-builder, lifting an 85 lb. ... http://canoetradeshow.com/blog/2008/04/30/how-to-lift-a-canoe/  Red Rock Store issues the following warning: Be on the lookout, folks! Desperate sales people of Brand X kevlar canoes (all made with vinylester resin - don't forget that fact) are offering their new hull as being the same canoe as a Souris River Quetico 17. One of my biggest Boundary ... http://canoetradeshow.com/blog/2008/04/15/kevlar-canoe-warning/ Last year the 2007 Canoecopia Launch Parties were everywhere! Excitement for the 2008 Canoecopia is already at a fever, and crowds of over 10,000 people are feeling the anticipation! Read comments on OutdoorsBlogger about The Canoecopia Paddlesport Expo. Here are some Canoecopia Preview Highlights Quietwater Films will have a booth this year at Canoecopia. An ... http://canoetradeshow.com/blog/2008/03/07/canoecopia-launch-parties/ If you wanted to attend the Canoecopia canoe trade show but can't, check out the links to the canoeing video posted below.   This video makes you feel like you are on a canoe trip!   YouTube, Metacafe, Google, DailyMotion, Crackle, Stupid Videos, Sclipo and Viddler kayak trade show, paddlesport, paddle sport, canoe expo, 2008 ... http://canoetradeshow.com/blog/2008/03/04/canoeing-video-for-canoecopia-lovers/