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09/27/2017 07:46PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
These are the pads I have for my 48lbs solo canoe. Going on a trip next week just wondering if there's something I can add to these pads or something I can put on my shoulders to make portaging more comfortable.
 
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Jackfish
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09/27/2017 08:55PM  
Those appear to be pads made by Chosen Valley Canoe Accessories which I have on my canoes. They're comfortable for me, but everyone's shoulders are different.

Can you re-position them so they sit a little differently on your shoulders?

One other thing you could do is call Kevin (or his wife) at CVCA and ask for options. They also make portage pads that are thicker. Those may help. Tell them Jackfish sent you. :)
 
Iowaypaddler
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09/27/2017 09:17PM  
I hate to sound like a grumpy old dude, but I'd say get rid of those pads. Buy, build or steal a yoke that fits. A yoke should carry the weight from shoulder to shoulder.
 
09/27/2017 09:23PM  
I bought these at Piragis, they're Wenonah Canoe sling style. I'm sure it's more me than the pads. I think the padded block style would be better for me but for now I have to use these.
 
billconner
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09/28/2017 05:39AM  
If these clamp on the yoke, try moving them closer together. I have same yoke with the typical foam pads - outfitter basic - and after moving to center snd angling fronts out, found itvery comfortable and easy to balance hands free.
 
09/28/2017 07:27AM  
I have those pads and have used them for several trips. I'm not a big fan. I've tried moving them in several different positions and can't seem to get something that feels comfortable. I'm going back to padded blocks
 
Jackfish
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09/28/2017 08:15AM  
quote SteveF: "...they're Wenonah Canoe sling style. "

Yep... made for Wenonah by Chosen Valley.
 
OldFingers57
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09/28/2017 08:23AM  
Is there a front and back to these as my padded block style ones do have a front and back to them as the bolts are not set in identical from each end.
 
09/28/2017 09:50AM  
quote Jackfish: "
quote SteveF: "...they're Wenonah Canoe sling style. "

Yep... made for Wenonah by Chosen Valley."

Just last week I removed those exact pads from my canoe and replaced them with Bourquin portage pads.
 
Cedarboy
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09/28/2017 10:16AM  
quote unshavenman: "
quote Jackfish: "
quote SteveF: "...they're Wenonah Canoe sling style. "

Yep... made for Wenonah by Chosen Valley."

Just last week I removed those exact pads from my canoe and replaced them with Bourquin portage pads. "

Love my Bourquin pads. Also have a set of Superior pads(not sure if they are still made) that I put on my solo yoke.
CB
 
mastertangler
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09/28/2017 10:56AM  
quote unshavenman: "
quote Jackfish: "
quote SteveF: "...they're Wenonah Canoe sling style. "

Yep... made for Wenonah by Chosen Valley."

Just last week I removed those exact pads from my canoe and replaced them with Bourquin portage pads. "

Thanks unshaven... I have bookmarked the page. I keep threatening to replace what I have had for so many years as they seem hard as a rock. Now maybe I just will. Any negative comments on these?
 
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09/28/2017 12:57PM  
I've used the Superior Portage Pads from Rutabaga as replacements for the scout canoes. And since boys are boys I backed the wing nuts with nylock nuts so the wing nuts ca be loosened to adjust the pad position, but reduces the opportunity for the wingnut to go missing at the wrong time.

 
jphares44
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10/02/2017 06:14PM  
Before kevlar, when aluminum canoes were the standard, we bought 3 inch foam and cut it to the shape of a "U" (think airplane pillow), and just tied it to our pack when not using it. May not be the best option, or what you're looking for, but it worked at the time and we noticed we could go much further before our shoulders started screaming.

Just a thought, and a potential alternative to new portage pads :)
 
10/02/2017 07:31PM  
quote mastertangler: "
quote unshavenman: "
quote Jackfish: "
quote SteveF: "...they're Wenonah Canoe sling style. "

Yep... made for Wenonah by Chosen Valley."

Just last week I removed those exact pads from my canoe and replaced them with Bourquin portage pads. "

Thanks unshaven... I have bookmarked the page. I keep threatening to replace what I have had for so many years as they seem hard as a rock. Now maybe I just will. Any negative comments on these? "

No negative comments at all, aside from the fact that they're not inexpensive; but you get what you pay for and I find them to be so much more comfortable than the sling pads which now sit in a box on the shelf. It's nice to be able to adjust the canoe on your shoulders when going up and down hills.
 
10/02/2017 10:19PM  
The sling pads just never did it for me, I changed over to the Bouroqin pads.

With that said, I agree with Jackfish the owner of the sling pads at Chosen Valley is a great guy contact him and see if you can adjust something or maybe he could add more padding.

T
 
mr.barley
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10/03/2017 08:13PM  
quote unshavenman: "Just last week I removed those exact pads from my canoe and replaced them with Bourquin portage pads. "

Bourquins are great pads. I have two sets of the adjustables.
 
10/04/2017 10:55AM  
Just got the Deluxe Portage Pads from Piragis. First impressions are good. I'll see how they do in the field.
 
QueticoMike
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10/05/2017 07:51AM  
I have the Piragis "Our Best Yoke Pad" ( $75 now). Had it on the boat since 96 and never had an issue. Very comfortable.
 
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