I think Options are great boats for younger boaters .... although a little bit heavy! :O)
Seriously, I can't believe no one has mentioned this yet, but try an Ion! Once the kid learns to paddle it in a straight line he will ride up and over anything!
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- Tue Jun 04, 2013 4:29 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Options for younger developing Open Boaters
- Replies: 25
- Views: 13825
- Fri Mar 29, 2013 12:49 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: ALF 2013 - March 10th-17th
- Replies: 34
- Views: 17077
Re: ALF 2013 - March 10th-17th
I'm talking about still photos...I see the video links on here.
Re. Can anyone post their photos from ALF or links to albums on here? I am no longer on Facebook but I would sure like to see the work of the many fine photographers who were out there this year.
Re. Can anyone post their photos from ALF or links to albums on here? I am no longer on Facebook but I would sure like to see the work of the many fine photographers who were out there this year.
- Fri Mar 29, 2013 12:44 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: ALF 2013 - March 10th-17th
- Replies: 34
- Views: 17077
Re: ALF 2013 - March 10th-17th
Can anyone post their photos from ALF or links to albums on here? I am no longer on Facebook but I would sure like to see the work of the many fine photographers who were out there this year.
- Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:13 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Octane 85
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9558
Re: Octane 85
Think of it as a river dump truck!Big Al wrote:Thanks. Great boats, just wish the Octanes weren't so "f'ugly"
Big Al
- Wed Mar 27, 2013 2:42 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Octane 85
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9558
Re: Octane 85
Zoom's comment is freaking hilarious:
"I did not attempt a roll, because there was no turning this boat over."
Saw one at ALF and can't wait to try whatever Jeremy "cooks up" next.
"I did not attempt a roll, because there was no turning this boat over."
Saw one at ALF and can't wait to try whatever Jeremy "cooks up" next.
- Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:14 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Very sorry to hear this news from yesterday at ALF
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8144
Very sorry to hear this news from yesterday at ALF
Praying for his family and rescuers involved:
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- Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:27 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Question for Option owners
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3172
Re: Question for Option owners
Options don't pin :D Seriously, it is just nylon webbing and the forces generated by boat full of water pinned in the current and your Z-drag might break the grab loop. If it is a very serious pin clipping a biner to the thwart on the underwater side and running the rope up and around the hull shoul...
- Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:21 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Curved blade versus flat blade
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21686
Re: Curved blade versus flat blade
I actually think there may be advantages rolling and bracing with a curved blade as the curve makes the blade more perpendicular to the surface of the water. This is more true with open boats than C1's because the seating position is generally higher and you can't move your hands as low. The whole ...
- Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:23 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: 2013 Option thoughts
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9262
Re: 2013 Option thoughts
Thanks Wendy. Too cold for me to paddle this weekend but may try to hit Big Laurel Monday.
- Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:23 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: 2013 Option thoughts
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9262
Re: 2013 Option thoughts
Thanks Ray. I have paddled with you at ALF before and will look forward to seeing you. Hope to go the first weekend.
- Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:59 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: 2013 Option thoughts
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9262
Re: 2013 Option thoughts
I would love to try one of yours sometime side by side with mine. Maybe the next time you paddle in the Asheville area I could meet you.Wendy wrote:My comments and Ray's are about the 2013. He got to paddle Wade's new Option, and is in love with the boat. Another sold Jeremy.
Thanks!
- Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:33 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: 2013 Option thoughts
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9262
Re: 2013 Option thoughts
I meant the 2013 or the original of course.
- Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:29 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: 2013 Option thoughts
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9262
Re: 2013 Option thoughts
mr ray wrote:I concur on the ease of rolling. It also rolls up with ~3" of water in it. Incredible boat. I'm in love...
You talking about the 2012 or the original?
- Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:05 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: 2013 Option thoughts
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9262
Re: 2013 Option thoughts
I am still unclear if it makes any difference for dryness or rolling. My 2012 Option is extremely dry and rolls as easily as any boat I have ever had. I think the higher ends are more of a cosmetic touch than anything else but if someone else knows differently, please let me know. Also, wouldn't add...
- Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:36 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Curved blade versus flat blade
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21686
Re: Curved blade versus flat blade
It is all personal preference, like so many choices in paddling. So whatever you like best!