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by Mike W.
Sun May 04, 2003 11:18 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Friday Armada paddling
Replies: 5
Views: 1754

Friday Armada paddling

I want to paddle Friday. Who's up for it? "The Loop" is not in my guidebook, so I don't know where to go. Yeah, I know I'm setting myself up for this one - Where do I go for Friday paddling? What time do I need to be there?
Mike W.
by Mike W.
Fri May 02, 2003 1:08 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Spring Armada
Replies: 18
Views: 10106

I'll be there

Just tell me when & where to be. I've never been up there. I'm coming Thursday night or Friday morning. I'm bringing the Big EZ. I can bring my Cascade & Probe 11 if anyone wants me to. I need to be back in Carolina for Mother's day, so I'm not staying for Sunday. I do want to paddle Friday & Saturd...
by Mike W.
Fri May 02, 2003 12:09 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C-1 shirts
Replies: 19
Views: 6944

Great idea

Hey Joey, If somone will let me know when & where to be for the armada I'll buy a shirt. I'm coming up Thursday night or Friday morning, so I'm up for paddling Friday. Where is everyone camping? I don't think I've ever seen a C-1 T-shirt, so it's kind of hard to go wrong. Look back to page 3, the po...
by Mike W.
Thu May 01, 2003 3:59 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Viper Paddling
Replies: 10
Views: 5144

Thanks KNeal!

Hey KNeal, I now have another way to squirt. Thanks! I took the Big EZ out this afternoon & actually made it to the 1st bridge abutment! (flow is down to 30,000cfs, I think they closed one of the floodgates :o ) The 1st method that you described was new to me & it worked on the 1st attempt. :D It is...
by Mike W.
Sat Apr 26, 2003 1:49 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: North Branch Armada (May 10-11) Roll Call...(more info)
Replies: 23
Views: 13776

Friday paddling

Hey Scott (& anyone else), I'm up for paddling Friday. I don't know my way around up there though. When & where do you want to meet?
Mike W.
by Mike W.
Sat Apr 26, 2003 12:39 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: oc-1 outfitting
Replies: 17
Views: 8994

Easy Mohawk mod.

I have a Mohawk Probe 11 with the factory installed Mohawk outfitting. I found my knee kept slipping out when I attempted to roll. The remedy was to glue in a little foam ~1-1.5" on the backrest to move me just that far forward. This locks me in a little better. My knees don't slip out & I don't mis...
by Mike W.
Tue Apr 22, 2003 10:35 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Which boat?
Replies: 8
Views: 5445

Another idea

Scott, you bring up another idea. What about squashing the stern of my Cascade? How would that handle?
by Mike W.
Tue Apr 22, 2003 2:26 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Which boat?
Replies: 8
Views: 5445

Thanks

Looks like my only choice is a Viper. I tried an Atom last winter. It's almost as fast as the Cascade, surfs better, but I could not make it squirt. My Big EZ surfs steep waves great, squirts at will to either side & I can sometimes get 2 ends, but it's the slowest thing I've ever paddled. Looks lik...
by Mike W.
Tue Apr 22, 2003 2:19 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: North Branch Armada (May 10-11) Roll Call...(more info)
Replies: 23
Views: 13776

Count me in!

Count me in for my 1st armada! I'll drive up Thursday evening/Friday morning. I'm not staying for Sunday. I need to be back in Carolina for Mother's Day. Where do I need to be? What time do I need to be there & how do I find y'all (aside from just looking for a bunch of C-boats)? I'm bringing the Bi...
by Mike W.
Fri Apr 18, 2003 8:07 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Which boat?
Replies: 8
Views: 5445

Which boat?

I want another boat. I'm thinking of something relatively stable to run big water & maybe replace my Cascade. I also want something that will stern squirt with a 180lbs. fat boy in it. What should I be looking for? Am I asking too much? The river is 25 feet too high to have good rapids now, but ther...
by Mike W.
Sat Apr 12, 2003 1:06 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: anyone up for the james this weekend?
Replies: 2
Views: 1113

12.73' & rising

I think I'll pass. I've run it once at a little over 3.5'. I would like to get up there & run it with y'all when it comes down a bit. I'm thinking about doing the race, but need to run the river a couple of times before hand.
Mike W.
by Mike W.
Thu Apr 03, 2003 3:42 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Review forum...
Replies: 5
Views: 2081

idea

Easy for me to suggest since I don't know how to do it. Here's my idea for reviews. Create a space on the "___boats" page next to each boat listed where folks could post their review. That way you see the specs & photos that are already up. When I'm interested in a particular boat I'm going directly...
by Mike W.
Mon Mar 24, 2003 7:38 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Ignore this message
Replies: 3
Views: 4997

Gyramax

I think you'll find that Adam is correct. It'll be tough to find an Atom in your $ range.
There is a Gyramax in Virginia for $150. Go to: http://members.cox.net/coastal-trader/
Look under "Canoes for Sale".
Mike W.
by Mike W.
Sun Mar 23, 2003 1:25 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Kalin captured in fun web vid.
Replies: 8
Views: 2726

zero to hero

Just get a little boat & roll. It will do it weather you want to or not. I went from a Cascade to a Big EZ. Every time I rolled up it was to a bow stall. I started setting up with my paddle further back to STOP doing the bow stall.
Mike W. :o
by Mike W.
Sat Mar 22, 2003 1:07 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Team etc. on OC
Replies: 0
Views: 851

Team etc. on OC

Has anyone used the Team etc. set-up on an open boat? The whitewater open canoe downriver nats are in NC this year & I'm going to enter if they give a T-shirt. I'm looking for an Old Town Penobscot to set up for the race.
Mike W.