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- Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:27 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: loose C1 straps
- Replies: 13
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Re: loose C1 straps
Oh yeah. I actually did buy one set with the belts and used them for a while. If i recall, they worked fine, but i thought it was too thin. i already had some polypro (thicker, non absorbent) webbing so I swapped it...i'm just weird and picky.
- Wed Jan 29, 2014 4:09 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: loose C1 straps
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7398
Re: loose C1 straps
Those are really.. inexpensive! Beware though, someone on here had trouble with cheap buckles corroding and not working... something to think about. I use these http://www.skybelts.com/Our-Story_ep_7.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; They are a bit more expensive than the ones you ...
- Wed Jan 29, 2014 1:45 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: ... 'cause it's all about the water.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9599
Re: ... 'cause it's all about the water.
Hey Rob, where is the Upper Eel you speak of? The only Upper Eel I know is class five and it's in Mendocino county above Lake Pillsbury. Maybe you mean South Fork Eel below Legget? Johnd- true we could use some more good III runs in the sac area. but not at the expense of the IV-V :wink: If you're w...
- Mon Jan 20, 2014 2:23 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: C1 for those who need a tall saddle?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 16778
Re: C1 for those who need a tall saddle?
If you paddle oc pushing on footpegs, I bet you"ll find you can get lower in a c1. Mostly because in a c1 your feet and lower leg will be down almost flat and also because, if you really want to paddle a c1, you will need to...
I can't imagine paddling a c1 with even an 8" saddle
I can't imagine paddling a c1 with even an 8" saddle
- Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:58 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Other wood species for gunwales
- Replies: 24
- Views: 14634
Re: Other wood species for gunwales
Genuine Mahogany is commonly used in boat building. It's wonderful to work with and very pretty.
Not too soft, not too hard , not too heavy, and (last time I bought it) not too expensive. It's juusst right. Don't know about your location, but it's easy to get around here.
Not too soft, not too hard , not too heavy, and (last time I bought it) not too expensive. It's juusst right. Don't know about your location, but it's easy to get around here.
- Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:39 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Other wood species for gunwales
- Replies: 24
- Views: 14634
Re: Other wood species for gunwales
it also is always sold as dry, but never acually is...
- Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:30 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Other wood species for gunwales
- Replies: 24
- Views: 14634
Re: Other wood species for gunwales
Ipe, AKA Iron Wood, is VERY tough and nasty to work with. Wear a full hazmat suit because it's FULL of toxic resins and the dust makes your skin red and itchy and makes your eyes burn for days..
That makes it good for decking, but it sure does not behave well, glue well or hold finishes at all.
That makes it good for decking, but it sure does not behave well, glue well or hold finishes at all.
- Sun Jan 12, 2014 5:18 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: loose C1 straps
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7398
Re: loose C1 straps
I've had good luck with 2" poly propylene webbing. It has a rough texture.
now I see there is a non slip version that looks interesting.
http://www.seattlefabrics.com/webbing.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
now I see there is a non slip version that looks interesting.
http://www.seattlefabrics.com/webbing.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Wed Jan 01, 2014 2:54 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Boat hangs up while rolling...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6631
Re: Boat hangs up while rolling...
PREPOSTEROUS, MAN!ezwater wrote:
I'm one of those who doesn't think that rolling OC-1s is a good investment. I've been paddling OC-1 almost exclusively since 2000, and there has been no occasion when rolling was the best option. I'm with Louie. Get it to the bank and dump it out.
- Tue Dec 31, 2013 1:15 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: c1 sleepy foot syndrome...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 18681
Re: c1 sleepy foot syndrome...
could be one of many things.
shoes can make or break you
same goes for ankle blocks.
just have to experiment
time in the boat (conditioning) helps a LOT
shoes can make or break you
same goes for ankle blocks.
just have to experiment
time in the boat (conditioning) helps a LOT
- Sun Dec 29, 2013 6:03 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: An Honest Salesman
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13922
Re: An Honest Salesman
..really important always. I don't think a wobbly boat is high performance. I think a high performance canoe for whitewater must have a good degree of initial stability, and any canoe that has poor initial stability is going to hold most paddlers back. No matter how experienced they are. Initial sta...
- Fri Dec 20, 2013 2:57 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Wet suit vs dry suit
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8610
Re: Wet suit vs dry suit
Might as well start out with a wet suit.
That way you will really appreciate the comfort of the drysuit when you get one.
That way you will really appreciate the comfort of the drysuit when you get one.
- Wed Nov 27, 2013 3:20 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Thigh strap/hip pad locations
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8566
Re: Thigh strap/hip pad locations
what cheajack said, that's the cool guy way. There has been overlap in every c1 I've set up. It's no biggy. If the hip pad fits the rim good, the strap putting pressure on it is not an issue. But some rims are a funky shape and the plastic hip pad doesn't fit very well, so just modify the hip pad if...
- Sat Nov 23, 2013 12:23 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: C1 knee strap placement
- Replies: 32
- Views: 20005
Re: C1 knee strap placement
Thanks OC. A few cboaters do appreciate the value of functional art :wink: There are only 11 of those saddles out there. 9 guys jumped on the first and only run offer. I decided while building that batch that I would do no more. While I really enjoyed the process of design & creation and loved learn...
- Sun Nov 17, 2013 4:36 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: C1 knee strap placement
- Replies: 32
- Views: 20005
Re: C1 knee strap placement
Agree with gonzo that the ratchets are terrible realease mechanisms. I don't like them for thigh straps for that reason. I hear there are some that work good but I haven't seen them. I can't imagine getting in trouble when the strap is way down at the knee though. If the straps are low they will be ...