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by ian123
Tue Jun 14, 2016 9:48 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: PFD types and rolling
Replies: 15
Views: 13620

Re: PFD types and rolling

Little things may help but how can you ever be confident in your skills knowing that a new PFD or helmet is going to keep you from rolling? What if your nose plugs fall out or you forget to burp your drysuit? It's worth mentioning that the PFD in question is the green jacket.... Here's the furtrappe...
by ian123
Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:50 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: PFD types and rolling
Replies: 15
Views: 13620

Re: PFD types and rolling

So, you re saying that when you re exhausted on your 5th roll attempt, it's not your rolling ability, rather it's small differences in the bulk of your PFD that determines your success? :lol:
by ian123
Mon Jun 13, 2016 12:01 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: PFD types and rolling
Replies: 15
Views: 13620

Re: PFD types and rolling

I have had the green jacket for years. It's great and I ll buy another. As long as you re don't pack the front pocket, it's not that bulkly. I hear what you re saying, a lower profile front panel might make it a little easier but come on... If it's making the difference between rolling and missing r...
by ian123
Wed Jun 08, 2016 10:10 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Covert review
Replies: 5
Views: 6622

Re: Covert review

I have had a l'edge and an option.
It is completely unlike the option.
Carves and planes like a l'edge but quicker edge to edge and faster... and definitely a bit tippier. I sold my option and ordered a covert immediately after trying it.
by ian123
Sat Jun 04, 2016 12:15 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: $25 Buffalo Canoe Project. Can I fix it?
Replies: 9
Views: 13307

Re: $25 Buffalo Canoe Project. Can I fix it?

Cut your losses and throw it out.
by ian123
Mon May 30, 2016 11:22 am
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Probe 12 $500- CAD
Replies: 1
Views: 3449

Re: Probe 12 $500- CAD

soooolllld
by ian123
Thu May 26, 2016 10:55 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Blackfly Option 1000- CAD
Replies: 2
Views: 3469

Re: Blackfly Option 1000- CAD

Sold.
by ian123
Tue May 24, 2016 10:59 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Blackfly Option 1000- CAD
Replies: 2
Views: 3469

Blackfly Option 1000- CAD

Yellow, no cracks or welds, 5th Gen (ie. latest design but not from aluminum mould). Located in Hamilton, Ontario. Reply here if interested
by ian123
Tue May 24, 2016 10:57 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Probe 12 $500- CAD
Replies: 1
Views: 3449

Probe 12 $500- CAD

Great shape, only scratched through vinyl in two small spots at bow and stern, outfitted with thigh retainer, located in Hamilton, Ontario. Reply here if interested.
by ian123
Tue May 24, 2016 3:06 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: New Composite canoes available
Replies: 14
Views: 13558

Re: New Composite canoes available

That edge looks sick. Good price too!
by ian123
Thu May 05, 2016 1:07 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Millbrook M.E. Thoughts
Replies: 14
Views: 11539

Re: Millbrook M.E. Thoughts

Adam, any chance you know what the seat spacing/position measurements are in that boat??? I have a Mad River ME but I think the previous owner moved things around.
by ian123
Wed May 04, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: BLACKFLY Playboat For Sale!!
Replies: 17
Views: 18646

Re: BLACKFLY Playboat For Sale!!

Oh, ok. I ve seen a couple older generation Options with that "design feature" also. Funny it's not in this pic

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by ian123
Thu Apr 21, 2016 3:37 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: BLACKFLY Playboat For Sale!!
Replies: 17
Views: 18646

Re: BLACKFLY Playboat For Sale!!

The concavity is a moulding defect not a design feature, lol.
by ian123
Mon Jan 18, 2016 1:55 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Add to the list of ALF rivers, creeks
Replies: 3
Views: 3660

Re: Add to the list of ALF rivers, creeks

Little river canyon
by ian123
Thu Oct 15, 2015 12:27 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Conversion ?? for a Jackson Fun.
Replies: 7
Views: 6039

Re: Conversion ?? for a Jackson Fun.

Buy or make an insert.