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TSBB General Talk / Re: Texas flood

Last post by Doug SC - Jul 11, 2025, 08:16 AM

Overwhelmingly sad, and the grief will be lifelong for many families and communities. Words are inadequate.

#22

TSBB General Talk / Re: Above my pay grade! Kayaki...

Last post by Doug SC - Jul 11, 2025, 08:11 AM

I have done white water in tandem and solo canoes with airbags but not in Kayaks.
I Love both Juniper Springs and Silver Springs and mostly use a canoe for them. My first trip down Juniper Springs run was with my Dad back in 1968. Years later when I lived in Welaka (where 2 of our 3 kids were born) we would often camp at Salt Springs. I also deer hunted the area in the Salt Springs unit when it became part of the Ocala Forest.


Siver Springs
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#23

TSBB General Talk / Re: Go Pro (not) - URGENT

Last post by Doug SC - Jul 11, 2025, 07:15 AM

You may want to consider this camera which is $10 more but comes with accessories and a 64GB micro SD card. I don't see the card which you will need mention with the Hitcam you posted.

https://www.amazon.com/REEDTOCK-Underwater-Waterproof-Batteries-Accessories/dp/B09QSJQZTT/ref=pd_ci_mcx_pspc_dp_2_i_3?pd_rd_w=ZWNRx&content-id=amzn1.sym.cd152278-debd-42b9-91b9-6f271389fda7&pf_rd_p=cd152278-debd-42b9-91b9-6f271389fda7&pf_rd_r=DQZPM1MS1NDHSQ9CN69Z&pd_rd_wg=mz9U5&pd_rd_r=e7555b0f-c910-4e82-97d6-ea45d6aca9e6&pd_rd_i=B09QSJQZTT

#24

TSBB General Talk / Re: Above my pay grade! Kayaki...

Last post by Chris Muthig - Jul 11, 2025, 07:15 AM

I kayak alot, the only rapids I've been on are at Gilchrist blue springs (santa fe river) and Juniper springs, but those were fast moving ripples at best, and didn't last long.  Nothing compared to what I used to call rapids.  I currently have 6 kayaks, and live right in the middle of the best kayaking springs in Florida, out in Ocala national Forest.  Best in this area, in order of my personal preference, is (1) Juniper Springs (faster current, narrow, mostly tree covered, but a little more advanced than an amateur paddle), (2) Silver Springs (deep, crystal clear, tons of oversized fish and manatees, also see Rheesus Monkeys around every other trip, birdlife is exceptional there), and (3) Rainbow river, also clear, faster moving, more wildlife, but no return trip so you have to paddle with the current then against the current.  Honorable mention would be Salt Springs since I like to fish, and I've caught catfish on one trip, jacks on another, and tons of ladyfish on another.

#25

TSBB General Talk / Re: Texas flood

Last post by Frank B. - Jul 11, 2025, 07:11 AM

It is tragic for sure.  I swam in the Guadalupe not far from where the Mystic camp was.  I say swam but it was hard to find a hole more than waist deep and the river at that point wasn't more than 30 feet wide.  Where we're from it would be considered a large creek.  My Mother, sister, and brother lived in Boerne, TX, and youngest son and wife were in Austin for grad school so lot's of trips to the hill country, which is a great area.

#26

TSBB General Talk / Re: Go Pro (not) - URGENT

Last post by Doug SC - Jul 11, 2025, 06:48 AM

I tried to find a YouTube video review of the Hitcam? but couldn't find one. I did find this one that looks like the same thing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f43CyZzmYus

The sound quality isn't great, and stabilization also isn't up to par, but at this price I think it is probably worth the money. I know that some of these cameras tend to over heat and GoPro is notorious for that. Here is a video doing a comparison of the top end action cameras. To give you an idea of what is out there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OQ7QiuEiks

You might want to spend $10 more as this camera comes with attachment accessories.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OQ7QiuEiks

#27

TSBB General Talk / Texas flood

Last post by Captain Kidd - Jul 11, 2025, 06:39 AM

What a tragic, heart-breaking event!

Came across this article written by a survivor who recounts the harrowing ordeal.

https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/texas-flood-firsthand-account/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLdv4hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUOElYclNmY1BhYk15bTJ0AR4r9rdx3qnU1A6oxk4onSIAMqSs31I1B3o2aTF5zbTMXf044danMpbZ_HtxLQ_aem_VfHGCxvdBN5tIFZy-Q8O8A

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#28

TSBB General Talk / Re: Above my pay grade! Kayaki...

Last post by Captain Kidd - Jul 11, 2025, 06:28 AM

Shannon Christy

I recently read an article about expert kayaker Shannon Christy and her tragic death while preparing for a race on the Potomac River. I didn't save the link, but found this one:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2442083/Extreme-kayaker-Shannon-Christy-killed-2-days-60-Minutes-Sports-profile.html

Obviously a dangerous sport! (as are many in the "extreme sports" category)

#29

TSBB General Talk / Re: It's trying to sucker me!

Last post by Captain Kidd - Jul 11, 2025, 05:30 AM

Almost went last night - just to get out. Full moon, wife away, temps cooled following afternoon t-storms. Just didn't do it. Cut the grass instead. UGH!

#30

TSBB General Talk / Re: Above my pay grade! Kayaki...

Last post by Captain Kidd - Jul 11, 2025, 05:26 AM

Wow! Makes me wonder how to do the ocean in a kayak.

Have you been following Peter Frank? He's doing the great loop in a kayak (he calls it a canoe) and he's doing it backwards (clockwise).

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1238476683274973