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Category Archives: Gear
Installing a Scotty Flush Mount on your Diablo Adios: Part 2
After determining where to install the flush mount, I put down painter’s tape. The tape allowed me to mark the location of the mount, and the holes. You can flip the mount over, and use it a template. Scribe around it with a pencil, and then draw two diagonals … Continue reading
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Installing a Scotty Flush Mount on your Diablo Adios: Part 1
Scotty Flush Mounts are very popular with kayakers. They employ them to attach rod holders and other devices, including electronics. These mounts are inexpensive, and provide a fast, convenient anchor point. Furthermore they allow you to swivel objects 360 degrees to meet … Continue reading
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Hanging Your Kayak from the Ceiling
I live in a condo. So as you can imagine space is limited. Right off, I had a issue figuring out where to store my kayak. In this case a twelve foot Adios. No, I do not have a garage. Wish … Continue reading
Towing a Kayak with a Bicycle
Back at the ramp this morning, I saw something new to me. A guy had a rig to tow his kayak with a bicycle! Wow. He told me the basic idea was developed by surfers on the west coast. OK. Can’t you … Continue reading
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Comparing Diablo’s Adios to their Chupacabra
A few weeks back I got a chance to use a Chupacabra. Still got it. If you’re unfamiliar with this craft, its cousin to the Adios. Both are made in Austin, Texas by Diablo Paddlesports. The two look very similar in design, and … Continue reading