It's a combination of spending too many hours (stopped keeping track around 100) mindlessly sanding in the shop by myself, and reading a lot of Dr. Seuss books to my son.Sir Adam wrote:That's either a lot of raw talent, or a lot of resin fumes inhaled:)
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- Sat Dec 21, 2013 2:04 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Season's greetings and news from Blackfly Canoes.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7761
Re: Season's greetings and news from Blackfly Canoes.
- Fri Dec 20, 2013 2:35 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Season's greetings and news from Blackfly Canoes.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7761
Season's greetings and news from Blackfly Canoes.
'Twas the week before Christmas in the shop of Blackfly, I'm still hard at work; dust continues to fly. Only one Option left, it's color light blue, if you want one soon, it'll just have to do. For no more will be made for some while, but the wait will be worth it, I say with a smile. The plug is ne...
- Thu Dec 12, 2013 1:06 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: When do you tuck...?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3612
Re: When do you tuck...?
I've been told "spot your landing" is a good rule of thumb- wait until you see your landing, then tuck. The real key is to practice on smaller falls. It seems simple, but it's tricky to get it dialed in just right.
- Thu Oct 24, 2013 6:26 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Boofing: lean back, forward, or neutral after hip-thrust?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6886
Re: Boofing: lean back, forward, or neutral after hip-thrust
Don't think about 'leaning' as much as pulling you knees up (to your chest.). The result will look like leaning forward, but if you pull up with you knees, it'll lift the bow more.
- Fri Oct 11, 2013 8:17 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Option Generations?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4162
Re: Option Generations?
I THINK they track according to model year, with some overlap between 3 and 4, since I'm still shipping some gen 3 boats
Gen 1 should end in '11'
Gen 2 should end in '12'
Gen 3 should end in '13' or '14'
Gen 4 should end in '14'
Gen 1 should end in '11'
Gen 2 should end in '12'
Gen 3 should end in '13' or '14'
Gen 4 should end in '14'
- Fri Oct 11, 2013 5:02 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Option Generations?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4162
Re: Option Generations?
There have been 4 molds at this point, with various changes above the waterline. The hull has remained essentially unchanged, other than the lines getting smoothed out and more symmetrical over time: Gen 1: long deck plates, lower ends. These had 5 'strings' on tag airbag lacing on each end. All the...
- Tue Sep 24, 2013 6:35 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Unique opportunity for fiberglass constructor
- Replies: 42
- Views: 29550
Re: Unique opportunity for fiberglass constructor
I agree with Todhunter. It would be a life-changing experience. If only I didn't have commitments at home...
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 8:28 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Who's the C-1er?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2408
Re: Who's the C-1er?
Yup, Jordan.
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 5:47 pm
- Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
- Topic: Canoe Shipping Question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15317
Re: Canoe Shipping Question
If you don't have an account with the freight co, you're going to pay out the you-know-what. But there are companies that will ship through their accounts. Try http://www.freightcenter.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:01 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Standardizing Measurements
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6468
Re: Standardizing Measurements
My personal feeling is that using one number (or even two numbers) to describe rocker is one step away from being useless- there's so much more going on there. A quick look at kayak manufacturer websites shows only one publishes numbers on rocker- and kayaks are easier to figure out how 'much' rocke...
- Mon May 20, 2013 10:17 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Boat of the Week - Perception Slasher
- Replies: 17
- Views: 33580
Re: Boat of the Week - Perception Slasher
I awoke one monday morning at the put in for the Gauley after Gauley fest weekend and decided since it was Gauley race day, I'd race the fastest boat i could borrow in the parking lot. Will Lyons had two Slashers he bought (or maybe was given?) for the saddles. As I was carrying it through the parki...
- Mon May 06, 2013 5:48 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Poll - potential for new regional canoe event
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4035
Re: Poll - potential for new regional canoe event
Count me in.
- Tue Apr 09, 2013 12:56 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Octane 85
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9559
Re: Octane 85
How's the 85 roll, compared to, say, the Option or the L'Edge? How was the weight of the prototype -- story on the block is that the production boat will be of lighter construction than the Option? Thanks Rick I don't think I flipped in the prototype, so I'm not sure can answer the first question. ...
- Fri Apr 05, 2013 12:23 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Carbon M1 helmet
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6272
Re: Carbon M1 helmet
Lidds actually did one a few years back.
- Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:19 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Costa Rica Canoeing - The Latest Episode of Cross Strokin'
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4796
Re: Costa Rica Canoeing - The Latest Episode of Cross Stroki
I think we all swam that week.