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by johnd
Sat May 09, 2015 5:51 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: north umpqua river boatability in early July
Replies: 1
Views: 1996

north umpqua river boatability in early July

Hello:

I was wondering if any Oregon boaters might be able to please tell me or guess the likelihood that the North Umpqua River is going to be boatable during the week beginning June 29? By boatable, I mean can I scrape down in a whitewater canoe?

Thanks
by johnd
Sat May 02, 2015 2:55 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C-1 Creek Boats, time for a new one, what to get?
Replies: 16
Views: 10619

Re: C-1 Creek Boats, time for a new one, what to get?

This is my 2nd year using the med karma as a c1. Have gone back and forth with how I feel about it. Was coming from using a Spanish Fly. I think I just needed to get used to a boat with less edges. It has great initial and secondary stability in my opinion. Great speed compared to my SF. Makes the ...
by johnd
Sat May 02, 2015 2:43 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Source for skirts for Cascade
Replies: 18
Views: 10120

Re: Source for skirts for Cascade

I have skirt that was made for a Cascade. I think it's XL tunnel. Cannot recall what manufacturer. I would consider selling it for $50 plus whatever postage to get it to the destination. Send me a PM if you're interested.
by johnd
Wed Feb 04, 2015 5:20 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: curious about c1
Replies: 28
Views: 15528

Re: curious about c1

C1 pros: --Can afford the used kayak to convert (deciding factor) C1 cons: --Have to wear a dress --Have to have the dress custom made --Grimacing in pain the entire time you're paddling --Good luck figuring out the outfitting --If you do manage to figure out outfitting that will hold you in, you ma...
by johnd
Sat Dec 20, 2014 3:02 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Solo Canoe Advice.
Replies: 40
Views: 23656

Re: Solo Canoe Advice.

I have paddled a Viper 12 for a number of years. I would say that I enjoy the speed and snappy handling, decent surfing. The downside is that it is not very dry, at least for me, weighing in at 235-240 pounds. If I go through a large hole I get filled up. Big waves, too. On bigger runs like you migh...
by johnd
Thu Dec 18, 2014 3:37 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Solo Canoe Advice.
Replies: 40
Views: 23656

Re: Solo Canoe Advice.

I would be interested in hearing what is so great about the Octane 91.
by johnd
Tue Nov 18, 2014 4:44 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: c1 Karma outfitting???
Replies: 6
Views: 5964

Re: c1 Karma outfitting???

Hi Shane. How does that large Karma paddle?
by johnd
Sat Oct 25, 2014 4:11 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: General Canoeing Technique Advice
Replies: 33
Views: 21138

Re: General Canoeing Technique Advice

There is a video called "Solo Playboating" by Kent Ford that is pretty good, and it has some advice on forward stroke technique and paddle length. I would just get that. Otherwise, you don't need to worry too much about canoe paddling technique in California, because there are so few canoeists that ...
by johnd
Sat Sep 20, 2014 12:23 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Dagger Aftershock Re-Outfit
Replies: 21
Views: 19174

Re: Dagger Aftershock Re-Outfit

Those air bags look pretty new. If you bought those, perhaps you wouldn't mind posting the size and what type of bags, where you got them. I have a CU-Fly with original air bags, I might have to buy new ones soon.
by johnd
Fri Sep 19, 2014 4:25 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Detonator in heavy water - what am I doing wrong?
Replies: 22
Views: 16113

Re: Detonator in heavy water - what am I doing wrong?

I noticed that there is a Probe for sale on this Web site. If cost is no consideration you could buy the Probe, and problem solved! Seriously, I've never paddled a Detonator, but I have paddled a Viper 12 for many years, which is similar to the Probe, and I always felt comfortable in big water in th...
by johnd
Fri Sep 19, 2014 2:45 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Detonator in heavy water - what am I doing wrong?
Replies: 22
Views: 16113

Re: Detonator in heavy water - what am I doing wrong?

You don't mention anything about having or not having a roll. Being able to combat roll might solve some of the problems.
by johnd
Sat Aug 23, 2014 2:00 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Dagger Aftershock Re-Outfit
Replies: 21
Views: 19174

Re: Dagger Aftershock Re-Outfit

Nice job, thanks for the post. I am curious where you got ahold of the grab loops, or how you made them. I have a CU-Fly with no grab loops, need to make some new ones.
by johnd
Wed Aug 13, 2014 2:48 am
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Pyranha Karnali Large C1 (New Price)
Replies: 1
Views: 1773

Re: Pyranha Karnali Large C1

Sent you a pm
by johnd
Sun Aug 03, 2014 2:46 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Blackfly 91
Replies: 11
Views: 10087

Re: Blackfly 91

Is the Octane 91 dry? How dry is it? Dryer than a Viper 12? Does it boof? I am thinking this might be the boat for me, as I am a rather large guy.
by johnd
Sun Jun 22, 2014 11:09 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Need advice C1 Jackson fun or 4 fun?
Replies: 2
Views: 2196

Re: Need advice C1 Jackson fun or 4 fun?

I'm not a C1-er, and I could be wrong but I would think about getting the Zen 75 rather than the Zen 65 because you are at the lower end of the Zen 75 weight range, and the 75 might be wider and more stable. The C1 tends to be really tippy because you are sitting up higher. FWIW I have seen posts ta...