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avlclimber wrote:Hey, Richard.

Since we can't get Nova craft to make a 10 ft Ocoee, and other fun designs are held up, how 'bout giving us a 10' Viper?

lightweight, good chines, lower pricepoint than the plastic boats...

I thought that was the Rodeo? Though it lost a bit of the edge in the shortening process.

... but, I think it needs a foam-block bulkhead for your knees to get the best result. Possilby an additional lap-belt if you are going for serious rodeo moves. Hope this helps, Shep

canotrouge wrote:We need to know more!! What are the specs, what is the weight limit with out turning it into a squirt boat?? Where do we buy one??

I recall this boat being built specifically for playboating/rodeo paddling. It can go underwater but its shape is for surface paddling.

Rodeo is in Liberty, SC. 864-843-2355.

where?

Prelude is sold.

Pyranha Prelude in good shape, factory outfitting. $800.
Mohawk Rodeo with Mohawk saddle. $500.
Pictures available. 864-843-2355.

... components either work or DON'T work well together. Other than the foot I felt pretty good in the days following the two 40' drops. I really liked Rodeo Clown's input in the first post here, he probably has more big drop experience than anyone between his K1 and OC1 paddling. I hope other people ...

... tell me more about your saddle mod. Louie Wrote: "any thing under twenty feet is just a ledge" Mike Yee 1995 10 hours ago · Edited · Like · 2.. RODEO CLOWN WROTE: Cheeks, the key to landing boofs from height is body position. You'll notice in the video you posted of Evan is he's leaning way ...

... good slalom paddle for a lighter or physically weaker paddler (small women, kids) and also makes a pretty good play paddle, especially for a pure rodeo boat. And for rodeo, short can be good. Someone's going to get a great deal on this one....edg

The Spanish Fly is a good all-around boat - it may have started as a rodeo boat, but has found use as river runner and creeker, too. Heck, Dooley posted a respectable slalom time in one.

... stuff online and it's helpful,just take the laptop and camera to the river :wink: 'll be practicing some moves in preparation for the Westfest rodeo :-?

I am ready to move my Daughter into a solo canoe. She is4'8 80lbs 11year. What would yall suggest for a kid to paddle. I was thinking about maybe a Rodeo. Any other ideas?

... the limit. I never truly fell in love with the boat. It was a very good boat, a great all rounder (at the right weight), but a little lost as a rodeo/ freestyle boat. It didn't have the slice and cartwheel ability of my Delirious or the pop and aerial ability of newer boats. I think anyone (at ...

How does 1957 work for you? :lol: http://vimeo.com/20975551" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (this one also shows the roots of rodeo/freestyle and steep creeking) 1967 ? This one is in color... http://vimeo.com/34679680" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; 1971 http://vimeo.com/19635188" ...