Hello from the Missouri Ozarks - I just found your channel and i love your videos!
@ctcboater5 күн бұрын
I paddled some pretty serious stuff in my Pathfinder back in the '80s. (US class 3+) I finally switched to C1 for the really big water.
@blackspruceroutes18 күн бұрын
no air bags?
@canoeing17 күн бұрын
Thank you. I will install the airbag depending on the river condition.
@robertskopek271120 күн бұрын
Hi! I'm amazed by the level of your skill and dedication in bringing a full sized tripping open canoe to white water. I hope it won't sound flattering but I do find some similarities between your paddling and the paddling skills shown in Bill Mason's films. Your boat is the OT Camper 16 in Royalex, right? If I'm not mistaken, it's based on the old OT Chipewyan line. If so, mine is the little brother of yours, the OT Pack. Have you made any substantial changes to the hull? Such as pulling it in by shortening the thwarts, etc.? Why have you chosen this boat and not any other? Such as the OT Appalachian or Nova Craft Supernova, etc., that are more of running water designs? Also, you have some really beautiful whitewater terrains in Japan, it seems. Are the conditions often like that? Or do you have to wait for water? And as someone who's not really very versed in modern technology, that's a drone flying nearby that's filming you? Thank you for your videos and I'm sending my best wishes from Prague, Czechia. Robert
@canoeing18 күн бұрын
Roberte, děkuji za komentář a dotaz. Kánoe, kterou používám, je Camper 16. Také specifikace trupu byly změněny nahrazením záďového plechu středovým sedadlem a jeho instalací mírně dopředu. Důvod, proč jsem si vybral karavany, je ten, že karavany Old Town Canoe jsou v Japonsku nejoblíbenější. Dalším důvodem je, že do Japonska se dováží jen velmi málo výrobců kánoí. V Japonsku je mnoho krásných řek, kde si můžete užít kanoistiku. Situace se jistě mění v závislosti na množství vody z deště. Používám překladatelský software, takže se omlouvám, pokud jsou některé věty špatně srozumitelné.
@craigsanderson3722Ай бұрын
I regret selling my Camper great canoe. I do have a tripper does anyone know how they handle whitewater solo? Great vid btw.
@canoeing9 күн бұрын
Thank you for your comment! The Tripper is a good canoe, but I think it's too big for solo paddling. For solo paddling, a 16ft canoe like the Camper or Charles River is an easy-to-handle size.
@susannewilliamsАй бұрын
So wonderful! Thank you!
@canoeing26 күн бұрын
Thank you for your pleasant comment!
@n108bgАй бұрын
What are those pads called that you run the Velcro through?
@canoeing26 күн бұрын
Accessories for inflatable boats and stand-up paddle boards
So satisfyingly to watch. The joy of playing in whitewater is universal!
@canoeing2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Yes, it's universal!
@j.t.c.91572 ай бұрын
You, making it look so easy.. me, the victim in a white water rescue. Amazing control of your boat!!!
@Kilteddavid2 ай бұрын
I have never seen this done, nor did I know that it was even possible. Thanks for opening my eyes!
@canoeing2 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching!
@downeastprimitiveskills76883 ай бұрын
Could you smell the blossoms as well? Such clear water, most of my river travels are tea colored due to the tannins from the bogs etc.
@canoeing2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment! In Japan, there is a culture of cherry blossom viewing in spring. People enjoy eating and drinking while gazing at the cherry blossoms. Here, there are about 1,000 cherry trees lined up along the river.
@aaronliverance6503 ай бұрын
Always great content on your channel!!! Hello from a fellow canoeist out in Tennessee!!! I have the old town Charles River, very similar to what you ride.
@canoeing3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment! Charles River is also popular in Japan. Please continue to watch my videos
What do you use as a seat in the center of the Camper?
@canoeing3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your question. The seat is introduced in the video at the URL below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5TLmYtofbmeis0si=iDSr5huqqYcfdYB1
@NikonF5user3 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@klauswu29144 ай бұрын
Awesome canoeing experience in Japan, Where I can join a tour like this? Thanks!
@canoeing3 ай бұрын
We usually enjoy canoeing privately rather than on tours. There are very few canoe tours in Japan, but I would like to introduce some outfitters that I know. gh-canoa.com/ www.40010.net/ Thanks!
@j.m.bassette55444 ай бұрын
I’m impressed by your white water skills! I noticed in one of your videos that your seats are reinforced and extra strong. Where do you buy your seat parts from? Arrigato gozimasu!
@canoeing4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your evaluation. Please watch this link for canoe seats! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5TLmYtofbmeis0si=hyQRC89r82Zjq2Jz
@j.m.bassette55444 ай бұрын
@@canoeing, thank you!
@TheNightshadeian4 ай бұрын
Great video thanks for sharing your adventures!
@canoeing4 ай бұрын
Thank you, too!
@bigfoot94214 ай бұрын
I want to be like this guy when I grow up!
@canoeing4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your pleasant comment!
@matthiasfeik6054 ай бұрын
Nice Video for open canoe paddling on whitewater. But changing one thing will make a good one. Wearing Helmets…
@canoeing4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. safety first
@NikonF5user4 ай бұрын
Holy cow that's amazing - you are the best!!
@canoeing4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@NikonF5user5 ай бұрын
I've often wondered whether the flat bottom and sides of the Camper make it such that when it goes... it GOES?
@canoeing5 ай бұрын
You're right. However, this problem can be resolved by leaning the canoe's hull.
@diecast43595 ай бұрын
Where can I buy one of these
@mairnealachamu5 ай бұрын
What a beautiful river. Thank you for sharing it with us.
@canoeing5 ай бұрын
You, too. Thanks for watching!
@NikonF5user6 ай бұрын
Are you using 16 or 15 ft campers?
@canoeing5 ай бұрын
My camper is 16 ft.
@NikonF5user5 ай бұрын
@@canoeing I have the same boat! Nice to know it can be used like this!! I need to start expanding my game! 😀
@donovanswift50106 ай бұрын
whered you get that hat? awesome video
@canoeing5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! I think this hat can only be purchased from Amazon in Japan. I'll let you know the link. www.amazon.co.jp/tent-Mark-DESIGNS-Wilderness-Village%C3%97-%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3%E3%83%9E%E3%82%AF%E3%83%87%E3%82%B6%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3-%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A3%E3%83%AB%E3%83%80%E3%83%8D%E3%82%B9-%E3%83%8F%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%80%90XL/dp/B07BBMFHJ8
@nkyork6 ай бұрын
awesome videos. what brand paddles do you use
@canoeing5 ай бұрын
Thanks! My favorite is the Old Town Ash Beavertail Paddle. Also, I use a paddle that my friend made by hand from ash wood.
@user-od6yi1qp6j7 ай бұрын
Amazing
@canoeing5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@chris86457 ай бұрын
OC paddlers must have heads of steel ...
@NikonF5user8 ай бұрын
Is that an ammo box you are using as a pedestal??
@canoeing5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the question. Replica ammo box. This ammo box is introduced in another video of mine, so I'll give you the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5TLmYtofbmeis0si=wk_YewP_dTeuNjk4
@user-dg5xj9xr1u8 ай бұрын
チャンネル登録者1000人おめでとう🎉🎉🎉
@ItsGoodintheWoods9 ай бұрын
The recovery @7:20 ....... amazing!
@canoeing9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@canoeing9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Have a fun canoeing life!
@tumbleweed66589 ай бұрын
Really great paddling guys pretty high level of skill in the running of white water.🚣♂
@BurtReynoldstash9 ай бұрын
That was great 👍, happy paddling 🛶
@kenellison21379 ай бұрын
What is the length of the Camper? 15 or 16 feet?
@canoeing9 ай бұрын
Thank you for your question. My Camper is 16 feet.
@kenellison21379 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'm looking at a used 16 footer for lake camping and class 1 to low class 2 river travel. I would be using it as a solo with a total load of roughly 400 lbs. I had a 15 footer in mind, but yours seems quite agile. Of course, I assume that's more about your skill level than the canoe! Maybe the 16 would work?
@canoeing9 ай бұрын
We recommend 16ft based on your usage. The reason is that a larger loading space is advantageous in an emergency. If you install a flotation bag on a river canoeing, the loading space will become smaller. Also, the 16ft canoe has a beautiful shape. The advantage of the 15ft is that it is light and has good turning and maneuverability.
@danilointhewoods9 ай бұрын
Smooth
@canoeing9 ай бұрын
Thanks
@toddheil429 ай бұрын
Missed an opportunity this summer, while in Tokyo, to get out there and paddle this great river. Highly on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing this peaceful and exhilarating outing.
@canoeing9 ай бұрын
Thank you as always! I'm sorry I couldn't get in touch with you when you came to Japan this summer. Please contact me the next time you come to Japan. Below is my Instagram account. Please send me a message. ot.camper
@FlyRc239 ай бұрын
As someone who lives not so far from Old Town, Me. it is great to see these canoes being used in Japan.
@canoeing9 ай бұрын
Thank you! We love this traditional shaped canoe. I will continue to post canoeing videos, so please watch them.
@eldril10099 ай бұрын
skills!!
@canoeing9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@user-dg5xj9xr1u9 ай бұрын
🎉
@canoeing9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@user-dg5xj9xr1u9 ай бұрын
🎉
@canoeing9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@aleksandertelecki812210 ай бұрын
Impressive! Was a pleasure to watch this video. Here in Europe, Poland, canoeing isn't very popular. I've never seen WW canoeing here. One question: how do you call this thing you're knelling on in the boat? PAX
@canoeing9 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. The one I'm sitting on is shown in another video. Please watch the video at this link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5TLmYtofbmeis0si=Z1zywVX9TawRsJ6-
@chuckhiccox808610 ай бұрын
Cool as a cucumber 👍
@canoeing10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@mikefamex840510 ай бұрын
Very good level, respect!
@canoeing10 ай бұрын
hank you so much.
@danbev854210 ай бұрын
Great film! Too many people think it’s much harder to paddle a canoe than a kayak. It’s not. A big canoe often is heavier, and a capsize is more difficult to recover from, but that’s about it.
@canoeing10 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! You are right.
@charlesvane521010 ай бұрын
Fantastic paddling! A bit of an odd question, but how do you shape the brim of your hat?
@canoeing10 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! Pass the aluminum wire through the brim of the hat.
@charlesvane521010 ай бұрын
@@canoeing That's very clever, thanks for the tip!
@awboat10 ай бұрын
I used to fish out of my open boat on the South Branch and there were a couple of times I caught a good fish at the top of a rapid and had to stand up, holding a fish and controlling myself with paddle in one arm and the pole in the other. Hardest thing I ever did.
@canoeing10 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! Nice fishing and canoeing life. have fun!