ALF first timer?
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ALF first timer?
I paddle class II & III stuff regularly, and I'm real hungry for more. Is ALF an appropriate place for me to step up? Or will I just be in the way?
I don't think so
a good fifty percent of our people are your class of boater, most of the runs we have done in the past are runs that have EZ water in the lower part of the runs I can't believe you won't find a lot of people and class your level.
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Grumpy, I agree with Louie.
There are two possibilities; one we don't have much water. In that case you can run lower Tellico, Clear Creek and some other II/III stuff. Two, we will have a bunch of water and there will be lots o' II/III stuff.
You will have a good time and nobody will care if you are whatever level boater. Chris
You will have a good time and nobody will care if you are whatever level boater. Chris
I'm kinda in the same boat. Planning on making it to my first ALF. I'm hoping to meet up with folks who wouldn't mind having a solid class III/easy IV paddler along on some trips that would be a step up. Working on making that move to solid Class IV. I promise you if I can't paddle it - I can style it while I'm swimming it.
So are you guys saying that is pretty easy to meet up with people willing to include you on their trips? Given that there's a sense you can handle it of course - I'll bring an official copy of my paddling resume and three references! Just kidding - well sort of.
Kimmie
So are you guys saying that is pretty easy to meet up with people willing to include you on their trips? Given that there's a sense you can handle it of course - I'll bring an official copy of my paddling resume and three references! Just kidding - well sort of.
Kimmie
dude, go with it.
I've swam the large steaming pile of dog doo out of everything i've ran. It just makes me want more. But seriously, you'll have a blast.
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Greybear and Swimmingmexican I like your attitude. That's why I need to find more open boaters to paddle with - you guys get it. If I'm not doing some swimming then that means I'm paddling stuff that's not challenging my current skill level.
I just had a kayaker friend tell me yesterday (after I swam Corkscrew on Section IV) that I'm going to be the only person he knows that flush drowns because of laughing while swimming. LOL He's probably right.
Kimmie
I just had a kayaker friend tell me yesterday (after I swam Corkscrew on Section IV) that I'm going to be the only person he knows that flush drowns because of laughing while swimming. LOL He's probably right.
Kimmie
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Kimmie,
Your approach to the Five Falls yesterday was good. You were definitely challenging yourself running Corkscrew in the Skeeter. Corkscrew is harder at lower levels (it looked like a 1.5' to 1.6' level yesterday) and becomes easier at higher levels. Next time try the main entrance line and you'll have more momentum (and manueverability) when you get to the haystack at the bottom. I was in the Caption and set safety on the center rock above Crack for your group and mine. Besides the kayakers I was with yesterday I paddle with a couple of open boaters and you're welcome to hook up with us anytime
What a beautiful day we had...clear skies, warm weather...and the low level fog hanging over the lake was very cool. Another fine day on Sect IV.
Your approach to the Five Falls yesterday was good. You were definitely challenging yourself running Corkscrew in the Skeeter. Corkscrew is harder at lower levels (it looked like a 1.5' to 1.6' level yesterday) and becomes easier at higher levels. Next time try the main entrance line and you'll have more momentum (and manueverability) when you get to the haystack at the bottom. I was in the Caption and set safety on the center rock above Crack for your group and mine. Besides the kayakers I was with yesterday I paddle with a couple of open boaters and you're welcome to hook up with us anytime
What a beautiful day we had...clear skies, warm weather...and the low level fog hanging over the lake was very cool. Another fine day on Sect IV.
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Hey Dixie Boater - Thanks for the tips on Corkscrew yesterday - if only I'd had them before I ran Next time I think I will nail that sucker.
I can't wait to get back on Section IV. It was awesome. And I'd love to paddle with other open boaters. I'll email you my contact info through cboats. Hope to see you soon.
Kimmie
I can't wait to get back on Section IV. It was awesome. And I'd love to paddle with other open boaters. I'll email you my contact info through cboats. Hope to see you soon.
Kimmie