Will you please do a walk through of a sweep boat. I’m interested in what the frame looks like, how many dry boxes, how the sweep connects to the frame, ect.
Great to see that new models are being released to help keep elderly boaters on the water. Given age demographics in America this could lead to tremendous growth in the sport! Who knows, maybe The Villages, Florida will put in a whitewater park!
New boater, old therapist -- yup, once everyone's at the put in, the odds of convincing someone to go home without boating are real low. Therefore, when planning the trip, be annoyingly thorough about discussing experience, skill level, safety expectations. Convincing someone that this isn't the trip for them at the planning stage is a MUCH easier endeavor. Of course sometimes you don't have control of the planning conversations.
Looks like a lot of work. But at least you didn’t have to fly in! The airstrip to the water at Indian Creek ain’t no joke for a sweep boat! HAPPY BOAT’N
Wow! What a mess. That other Sweep boat looked close to flipping. What Nightmares are made of! Great share! Thanks for the video. Happy and safe Boat’N 🤘 NOW GO SET UP CAMP!
Zach, Thanks for having someone from my generation doing the review. I've often thought about getting a kayak, but thought I maybe too old. Great to see people my age out enjoying the whitewater.
There have been several permits turned back in. I could have gone on some dates, but turned back in late, couldn't rally quick enough. Bummer when folks waste those dates.
Great review of a great vest. It is not great for rafting. The quick release buckle sticks out enough that it rubs the inside of your forearm when you stroke the oar. Unless your handles are set quite wide apart, you will get sore on your right arm.
Zach, you might want to add- the second drop in "Lava Gorge" is good to run on the right at flows below ~3.5 feet. Above that you want to run it left, about a boat-width off the left wall, with as much speed as possible.
