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Oar Locks vs Pins and Clips

On January 18, 2012 By Zachary Collier
Shipping Oars on the Tuolumne River in California

Deciding between the two most common oar retention systems, oar locks and pins and clips, is a common debate among boaters. It’s much like the “ale vs lager” debate for beer drinkers. Some people only drink one type of beer, say derogatory things about the alternative and couldn’t fathom switching sides; enlightened people realize that [...]

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The SOTAR ATV Inflatable Kayak

On January 17, 2012 By Zachary Collier
The SOTAR ATV Inflatable Kayak

After running the wilderness section of the Chetco River last June I was inspired to design a new SOTAR inflatable kayak that could carry overnight gear. I also wanted a boat that would act more like a small raft rather than a traditional inflatable kayak. My friend Billy Miller paddled an Alpaca on our trip [...]

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