Stern Frames | Ep. 155

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Stern Frames | Ep. 155

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In this glorious 155th episode of Gear Garage, Zach talks about stern frames for rafts.
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@BarryKruse 4 жыл бұрын

Another terrific review, Zack. Stern frames make great catapults! :-) Take your strap near the buckle, put a short loop through the d-ring, then pass the buckle through that. You can easily adjust the distance from buckle to frame in non-slip, easy-to-tighten, but easy-to-take-off fashion. I’m with you, Zack: big fan of slant boards with padding instead of a tractor seat. You can hook your leg in hard whitewater, and in flat water, you can lay back and stretch your back. I now love and prefer the 2/3 mount in almost all tough whitewater with any paddlers.

@leandrofrancisco3682 11 ай бұрын

Hello, is it possible that you can send the plan of the last frame to replicate it in Chile? greetings

@scottmiller7408 4 жыл бұрын

I started guiding commercially on u-paddle rafts in the 90’s. After a couple seasons I went to a different company that used stern frames on 18 foot boats an saw the light. I love the power of multiple paddlers plus the maneuverability provided by the frame/oars. I have the NRS stern frame on my own 14’ Achilles and use it every chance I get which is any time I have more than two other people on the boat. The 2/3 concept is interesting. Thanks for the idea. I want to give that a try. I will vote right now. Thanks for the Gear Garage series. Very informative, no snarky ego, no negative opinions. It’s the only KZfaq to which I have subscribed. Keep up the great work. See you all out there.

@GearGarageTV 4 жыл бұрын

I'm stoked you like the show. Thanks for subscribing!

@johncsorenson 4 жыл бұрын

Nice recap... I’ve always wanted to learn more about Stern Frames and BAM... you delivered. I love the idea to augment newer paddlers but still getting them engaged and active. Craigslist here I come! Oh... and VOTED! Hope you end up on top!

@GearGarageTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote!

@kirkkeller2871 3 жыл бұрын

Question... where are you getting your custom frames built? Material? This is intriguing...

@GearGarageTV 3 жыл бұрын

Muffler shop in town

@barrymoore226 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, new at this, chose NRS stern frame and long horn together on a Saturn 14'8" . I would like to secure a NRS Boulder camping dry box.Do you have some ideas or definite method?

@GearGarageTV 2 жыл бұрын

Are you asking if I have a method to attach an NRS box to an NRS frame? If that's the question, no I do not.

@westernsoutherner1 4 жыл бұрын

I believe a guy described the 3/4 set up as an "Idaho rig or Colorado rig???" One had frame mounted towards front/rear??? Cant remember exactly. This guy was a cat boater on the Arkansas in Buena Vista. Had a paddle lashed on the bottom of his frame in case he was upside down and needed limp out of something- interesting strategy.

@GearGarageTV 4 жыл бұрын

I always thought it was a California thing. Either way, it's a great set up for harder rivers.

@ronjones2215 4 жыл бұрын

Are oar lengths the same as mid frame ?

@GearGarageTV 4 жыл бұрын

I don't understand your question

@GearGarageTV 4 жыл бұрын

I thought about your questions more and think I just figured out what you're asking. Since you don't need as much power some people go with shorter oars but you can go with regular length oars as well. Shorter oars are bigger for tight rivers and longer oars are better if you need more power.

@steezjenkins 4 жыл бұрын

An idea maybe. Has anyone using a slant board frame with a narrow butt (like mine) tried wearing a chamois, one used for mountain or road biking. I know they save my tail on long rides. Maybe it will save their tail on long days running a set up like this.

@MrCoyotekiller21 4 жыл бұрын

I took a crack at building a slant board for a buddy’s boat. It was difficult to say the least but has held up great. He runs the T with Bob Stanley damn bear every weekend with it. He runs it in the 3/4 position.

@steezjenkins 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrCoyotekiller21 Thats awesome that you were able to build a frame for your buddy and that it is lasting. Projects like those build memories and friendships that will be river shared for years! Super rad!

@GearGarageTV 4 жыл бұрын

That seems like a good idea

@steezjenkins 4 жыл бұрын

@@GearGarageTV I think the big Idea when it comes to the chamois is how much water is it going to be exposed to. If it is quite a bit, it may get water logged away from comfort making it heavy and causing mud butt. Nobody enjoys that. Im going to ask some friends that sit on their coolers on longer trips to try it for a day and see what they think on it. Who knows, it might be the ticket.