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by Kelly-Rand
Wed Feb 04, 2004 3:58 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Southern Paddling
Replies: 6
Views: 2457

Southern Paddling

I'm planning a dip South this spring and I've heard of an area called the Obed- Emory watershed in Tennessee. Is anyone familiar with this area?
by Kelly-Rand
Tue Sep 30, 2003 4:42 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: IMPORTANT HUDSON ARMADA ANNOUNCEMENT
Replies: 11
Views: 8264

I'm planning to come and will bring the Atom to use or share. My Viper is in the shop. I would be interested in C-2ing with someone. I noticed the Tomahawk wasn't on the available list. Is that the only one? Some friends of mine just got an ArgueMax down in DC. :) I will send some Pics to you Adam s...
by Kelly-Rand
Mon Sep 22, 2003 5:30 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: West River Improptu C-1 Armada
Replies: 10
Views: 4287

I had the opportunity to step in to a Tomahawk C2, it fit me nicely. I think one like it will be my next boat purchase.

til next
Jim
by Kelly-Rand
Mon Sep 22, 2003 5:23 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Hudson Armada Update
Replies: 2
Views: 1247

Adam, I'm still planning to come. I may need a tow boat the last mile. I recommend that those whose knees talk pad there saddle an inch, it does make a difference.
Last years run took about 5 Hrs., how much longer will a lower flow add to the trip?

til next
Jim
by Kelly-Rand
Sun Sep 21, 2003 12:17 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: West River Improptu C-1 Armada
Replies: 10
Views: 4287

West River Improptu C-1 Armada

Went to the West Fest on Saturday. There I crossed paths and paddled with several C-boaters. It was a great day of paddling with two runs down this fine continuous stretch of WW. I made every roll even in 4' waves and spinninng sucking whirlpools. I tried boof rock and hit Sqr. the first time. Boof ...
by Kelly-Rand
Wed Sep 03, 2003 5:45 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Glass boat addiction??
Replies: 7
Views: 3713

I just picked up Jim Snyders "Rip anything that Squirts". I haven't even mastered a stern squirt and I am looking to the day and boat that will allow me to make a couple of the moves in his book. Jim credits a number of C-boaters with introducing some of the moves he describes in his book. I wish so...
by Kelly-Rand
Sat Aug 16, 2003 1:24 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Announcing the Fall Hudson Armada
Replies: 14
Views: 9718

Add me to the list of probables. I also want to let folks know the West Fest is the weekend of September 20th. 3 mi. of continuous WW, Class III. There will be hords of people, but it has never bothered me. You can chedk the AW site for more info.
by Kelly-Rand
Tue Jul 15, 2003 5:30 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Montana Wyoming Rivers
Replies: 3
Views: 1946

Montana Wyoming Rivers

I just returned from a family vacation in the Yellowstone/ Teton area. I didn't get a chance to scout many rivers and the ones in the National parks are off limits. I did get a look at the Clarkes Fork of the Yellowstone upstream from the canyon and it looked like a good run. Are there any C-boaters...
by Kelly-Rand
Tue Jun 24, 2003 4:56 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Well, I paddled Mike W's Viper...
Replies: 5
Views: 3621

What's a kneeling thwart? I just installed a bread board backrest in my Viper and tested it out on some flat water this evening. It makes a big difference in comfort and contact with the boat. I no longer slide out of the knee sockets, and after an hour I still had feeling in my toes. My off side pi...
by Kelly-Rand
Wed May 14, 2003 2:19 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: May 2003 North Branch Potomac Report
Replies: 10
Views: 5981

I had a great time and enjoyed meeting all the folks. I'm disappointed that I didn't come to Fox's. I did not try other boats, it is hard enough getting skilled in the two I have. Dave M. and Warren, I will look you up when I'm in DC, to paddle at the Falls.. I thought the fog on the river below the...
by Kelly-Rand
Tue May 13, 2003 5:14 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Viper Paddling
Replies: 10
Views: 5149

I was in the comfort zone at the armada. Enjoyed visit with Mike W. I had no problems with the waves on the NB so my earlier troubles are atributable to a long winter and fear of cold water. For those who tried the Viper, would you add one to your stable? I will be busy learning to paddle it to its ...
by Kelly-Rand
Sat May 03, 2003 9:38 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: One Dead Leg
Replies: 8
Views: 4348

I've paddled C-1 the past couple of years with the saddle at about 7". In the open boats my saddle is at 8". In either boat after 2 Hrs. I have to get out and stretch because pain develops in the kneecap area. After that I have to get out about every half hour to 45 minutes. I also use ankle blocks ...
by Kelly-Rand
Wed Apr 30, 2003 1:22 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Viper Paddling
Replies: 10
Views: 5149

Thanks Kneal. Your description is very helpful in visuallizing the moves. The water is warming up and I will beable to practice more now. What I also want to know is given the longer length of the Viper what is the method for catching a small eddie that you are hitting just to the side of straight o...
by Kelly-Rand
Tue Apr 08, 2003 1:00 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Viper Paddling
Replies: 10
Views: 5149

That could be. I didn't feel like I could maintain my balance and reach aggressively. This may be from my years in the open boat. Then I would just turn the bottom into the wave and drive where I wanted. In a C-1 the shallow chines sink in and are grabbed by the current. The aren't any local rivers ...
by Kelly-Rand
Mon Mar 24, 2003 12:46 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C-1 challenge vid?
Replies: 3
Views: 1991

History

I would call it more of a historical video. Some basic strokes are covered and there are some great shots of enders and stern squirts as well as a few hand rolls. Its amazing to see these manouvers in a 13'-2" slalom boat. It also suggests to me that there are some opportunities to be explored in C-...