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by waterbound
Sat Jul 29, 2017 10:29 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Question
Replies: 6
Views: 8679

Re: Question

Thanks for the info, but I'm really more concerned with the kneeling part and constant pressure on the knee. It's been over a year since mine was replaced and I have very good range of motion, but it still feels "odd" when kneeling. I padded open boats for well over twenty years before switching to ...
by waterbound
Thu Jul 13, 2017 5:13 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Question
Replies: 6
Views: 8679

Question

Any boaters out there ever had a total knee replacement? If so, any issues getting back in the boat?
by waterbound
Thu Mar 03, 2016 9:51 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Interesting Question from a Long Time Paddling Friend
Replies: 9
Views: 7945

Re: Interesting Question from a Long Time Paddling Friend

I've gone from 40 to 50 days a year on the water to 12 or 15 days a year on easy stuff up to class II This may be natural. I was going at least 30 days a year, most with the same buddy. When he contacted cancer and passed away I found myself out of the loop. The last couple of years I've only paddl...
by waterbound
Wed Mar 02, 2016 10:45 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Interesting Question from a Long Time Paddling Friend
Replies: 9
Views: 7945

Re: Interesting Question from a Long Time Paddling Friend

Chuck, I also started in the 80s, paddling open boats for close to 20 years. Then I got busy with a move and new house. Then I gained a BUNCH of weight and before I knew it, it was eight years since my last time in a boat. When the Whitewater center was built in Charlotte, NC, my interest was rekind...
by waterbound
Thu Feb 18, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Question for Millbrook Owners in the SE
Replies: 10
Views: 5194

Re: Question for Millbrook Owners in the SE

Wendy,
I'd be paddling mostly Upper Green, FB9, Nolichucky, Nanty, Toe Gorge and Upper Dan @ Kibbler Valley. I won't even ask about Wilson.
by waterbound
Wed Feb 17, 2016 4:27 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Millbrook Blink Question
Replies: 1
Views: 1994

Millbrook Blink Question

At 6'2, 225 am I too big for the boat?
by waterbound
Wed Feb 17, 2016 1:33 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Question for Millbrook Owners in the SE
Replies: 10
Views: 5194

Re: Question for Millbrook Owners in the SE

Wendy, which class 2-3 creeks?
by waterbound
Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:43 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Question for Millbrook Owners in the SE
Replies: 10
Views: 5194

Re: Question for Millbrook Owners in the SE

Upper Green is one I had in mind. I'm 66 and even my big old Jackson creeker kills me going up the hill.
by waterbound
Tue Feb 16, 2016 10:39 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Question for Millbrook Owners in the SE
Replies: 10
Views: 5194

Re: Question for Millbrook Owners in the SE

Guess I could always bounce down rocks in the buttboat. The Millbrooks should be okay on less creaky runs, shouldn't they?
by waterbound
Tue Feb 16, 2016 4:30 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Question for Millbrook Owners in the SE
Replies: 10
Views: 5194

Question for Millbrook Owners in the SE

I know skill level has a lot to do with it, but are they durable enough to handle most Western North Carolina rivers. Nothing above, say, Wilson Creek or Big Laurel? Or even low water class 2/3 runs?
by waterbound
Sat Jan 30, 2016 12:57 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Question for Blackfly Option Owners
Replies: 23
Views: 22347

Re: Question for Blackfly Option Owners

Thanks. I'm about an hour from Wilson, but I doubt if it's going to be -3. But I'd like to talk to you about the boats sometime. Like I said, it's been well over 10 years since I was in an OC. While I've really enjoyed butt boating, I'd really like to see if my knees would take it. They may not, but...
by waterbound
Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:59 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Where can I demo a Blackfly in North Carolina?
Replies: 1
Views: 1939

Where can I demo a Blackfly in North Carolina?

I'm less than two hours east of Asheville, so I'm hoping there's something in the vicinity.
by waterbound
Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:47 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Question for Blackfly Option Owners
Replies: 23
Views: 22347

Re: Question for Blackfly Option Owners

Canoeman61, I'd read your article before and had planned on contacting you via BT or GDI but since you posted here, I'll ask. Why the Octane over the Option, especially at your weight? As for me, I've never paddled a planing hull canoe. I paddled OC's for 20 years and then switched to butt boat in '...
by waterbound
Fri Jan 15, 2016 3:21 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Question for Blackfly Option Owners
Replies: 23
Views: 22347

Question for Blackfly Option Owners

Are any of you over the recommended weight? If so, how's it working out? I'm 225 and trying to decide between an Option and Octane.
by waterbound
Fri Jan 15, 2016 3:17 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Question for Blackfly Option Owners
Replies: 1
Views: 2549

Question for Blackfly Option Owners

Are any of you over the recommended weight? If so, how's that working out. I'm 225 and trying to decide between an Option and Octane 91.