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Thanks man. Almost started shooting another one tonight by filming a couple corners of my shop and talking about possible changes. Inspired by the new corner space in your shop. Happy Holidays.

My North 45 balaclava...that one is actually merino wool too. I think I made a mistake on it in the video. Merino wool...been using it for socks and baselayers since about 2003 myself and I love it.

Thanks man. I do enjoy making them. Something like 2500 or so and counting. Thanks for watching.

They are so much nicer, and better, than the new ones. :)

Thanks Wayne :)

Thanks Wayne. I know I sure sent a lot of paddles your way over the years :)

Not a paddle for racing...but a paddle that is efficient for hours on end and very easy on the body. I make other paddles for going faster ;)

Thanks Mark

I've used full foot neoprene shoe coves in the past and they helped for sure. I like them for shoulder seasons like spring and part of fall up here. The North 45 boots though were a huge step forward for me for winter use though with the temperatures we get up this way.

What brand of electric socks do you have? I may try some eventually myself.

@@JoeOsChannel I currently live in Korea so they are just some Korean brand. I recently got into cycling but i was having trouble keeping my feet warm! I hope these do the trick.

Sounds like you have a great setup for the climate where you live. And yea, it may not be cheap, but once you have it, quality gear, you'll get yours of use out of it. So it ends up being a great value over time I think. What area do you live in? Thanks for commenting.

@@JoeOsChannel Oregon Coast. Newport. Yea im not rich, far from it. But I've learned that spending money on good gear is worth it. I've only ever bought one pair of panniers, and that was for my first tour, the trans am in 2012, and I still use the same Ortlieb panniers to this day, daily. Are those 45 north boots waterproof or just water resistant?

Yeah, hey how is the riding in Calgary right now? How's the weather? Right now I'm using the boots, studded tires and a balaclava from 45 North. Super nice gear.

Yeah, might as well embrace the weather and make it fun :)

That would be awesome. Get the old gang back together.

Yeah, warm feet is the key to making winter stuff fun.

If I was still in Winnipeg, I'd be in it for sure :)

Nice....yeah, I think you know me and my sense of humour by now ;)

Yeah, they make the cold, winter rides so much more pleasant. And they can be set up for clipless which I love.

Wow, thanks. I'm really just another guy that likes to ride though. But thank you so much for your kind words.

Thank you.

Thanks guys :)

And today was FAR colder...never got out to ride today but I should have.

@@JoeOsChannel Bones really ache when you turn 59?!?!

Last year, in Winnipeg, my round trip commute was between 15 to 25+ km depending on what route I'd take and how much extra distance I wanted to get in. Now that I work from home again, I just walk. It's faster than getting the bike out, riding to the upper end of the driveway and going into the workshop.. It's about a 10 second walk after all ;)

@@JoeOsChannel Funny!!!

@@joeyhardin1288 You know me :)

Thanks Adam. That means a lot coming from a guy as skilled in the outdoors as you. Thanks!

Winter is my fourth favourite season. I do try to embrace it though and enjoy it. Had anoother good ride yesterday, minus 20 Celcius with he wind.

Thank you Jake.

Thanks man. This one was rougher than most. But I made it. :)

@JoeOsChannel I hear ya . Have had a few rough patches of my own.

Thanks buddy :)

You liked that huh? ;)

Thanks Joey. Minus 21 degrees here right now but should warm up to plus 2 C (just above freezing) by Sunday.

I've never been a 59 year old woodworker/ paddle builder before....until today :)

@JoeOsChannel neither have I. I've been 58 though 🤣

if installed properly, you should not have any problems with it. Unless there is a manufacturing flaw? Maybe take photos and contact Burley customer service.

I am glad the paddle is serving you well Mark. I hope to be building hundreds and hundreds more still. I love building them and I love hearing about people using them on their adventures.

I'm glad you get my sense of humour :) I';m sure the wine will go down nicely tomorrow.