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by pblanc
Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: RPM conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 5773

Borrow a C1 first

I would suggest borrowing a C1 for a few hours before going to the trouble of outfitting a kayak for C1, just to be sure you can tolerate the low kneel position. Years and years ago I made the transition from flatwater canoing to whitewater OC1 to whitewater K1 and I still paddle canoes and kayaks o...
by pblanc
Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:43 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Messin' with thwarts
Replies: 8
Views: 4177

Impulse

I have a Dagger Impulse that I have set up primarily as a whitewater tripping canoe pulled in about 1 3/4 inches. It did make cross strokes easier and seemed to improve speed and tracking a bit I presume by decreasing rocker and increasing waterline length.
by pblanc
Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:36 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: WS Mutant
Replies: 5
Views: 2524

mutant

Second that. I can't paddle C1, but I thought the Mutant to be an excellent creek kayak.
by pblanc
Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:39 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: How Old Are You?
Replies: 88
Views: 77813

too dam old?

I'm 55. First paddled a canoe when Dwight D Eisenhower was President. Don't seem to have learned much since.
by pblanc
Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:00 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: What would be a good next boat
Replies: 23
Views: 17773

big boats

Second the Dagger Encore and Dagger Caption. The Dagger Caper has very similar dimensions to the Caption, and was actually brought out as Dagger's first solo WW OC1. It would work well if you can find one. The Genesis was marketed as a large person's Encore, but was nothing like it. I didn't like it...
by pblanc
Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:55 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Pic. of me running Salto Angel Falls in Venezuela circa 1987
Replies: 20
Views: 8122

which way did you run it?

Upstream or downstream? It's not clear from the action sequence shots.
by pblanc
Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:42 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: And on the 6th day, it rose from the dead!
Replies: 4
Views: 2370

This sounds a lot like an old MGB roadster I once had. Drove it for one hour, and fixed it for three.
by pblanc
Fri Sep 21, 2007 9:10 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Pic. of me running Salto Angel Falls in Venezuela circa 1987
Replies: 20
Views: 8122

looks like low water to me

Some of have run it at MUCH higher water levels.
by pblanc
Fri Sep 21, 2007 8:56 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Advice regarding Viper, Impulse and caption
Replies: 5
Views: 4744

fair price

For a Caption in good condition, with outfitting that is a good price especially if it has decent bags included. Triple saddles are expensive and create a long "water dam" that potentially makes the boat difficult to roll and/or control when full of water. I would look at the system made by North Wa...
by pblanc
Fri Sep 21, 2007 4:20 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Advice regarding Viper, Impulse and caption
Replies: 5
Views: 4744

Caption Impulse and Viper

Well, I own an Impulse and a Dagger Caper, which has very similar dimesions to a Caption, and I have owned a Mohawk Viper 12. Furthermore, I am almost exactly your size. You don't mention whether your friend has a Viper 12 or 11. If it just says "Viper" on it, it's a 12. At your size you could go wi...
by pblanc
Thu Sep 20, 2007 1:01 am
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: MRC "M.E." SOLD
Replies: 5
Views: 3239

ME

Kaz, Is the boat still available? If yes, I may be interested. I will probably be bringing you an Ocoee for a "gunnel job" next month, and if you still have it, will look at it then.
by pblanc
Tue Sep 18, 2007 5:17 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Esquif Paradigm
Replies: 35
Views: 24269

At 214lbs if you were interested in a Viper, I would go with the Viper 12. It would be a little faster and a bit edgier. The Mohawk Shaman is about the same price new, and would carry your weight well. The MR Outrage X would also handle your weight if the regular Outrage feels too small. I would try...
by pblanc
Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:07 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Another d-ring, saddle removal question
Replies: 6
Views: 4789

reoutfitting

Assuming that the "saddle" is a foam pedestal I would guess that it has been glued in with contact cement. If so, I would use a thin paint scraper or putty knife to get under the pedestal and carefully work it off. Make sure you are not getting under the inner vinyl coat of the Royalex as you do thi...
by pblanc
Tue Sep 04, 2007 12:51 pm
Forum: STOLEN or LOST Boats / Gear
Topic: Kayak paddle lost at the Ocoee Sept 2
Replies: 0
Views: 7574

Kayak paddle lost at the Ocoee Sept 2

Silver Creek Kayak paddle, wooden but carbon fiber wrapped so it looks black. Asymmetrical blades, 45 degree offset, 203 cm length. Lost below Double Suck on the lower Ocoee Sept 2. Will offer reward if intact. Please email peterlblanc@yahoo.com.
by pblanc
Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:35 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: "Big" Boat Question
Replies: 14
Views: 9177

Viper 12

It has been quite a few years now, but I owned a Viper 12 and loved it. I wouldn't call it fast, but it was quick to accelerate and seemed to have better glide than the Viper 11. I briefly paddled a Spark recently and it reminded me of the Viper somewhat. The Viper is distinctly edgier, though, and ...