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It seems to me that harder chined boats have less secondary stability, as in once you lean the boat just past "on edge" it is very difficult to recover. At least from my experiences I have found this to be a bit frustrating. But both types of boats have their advantages.

-Jollyman

I feel like in an emergency wet exit situation, if you really REALLY need to get out of your boat, you'd find a way. As long as there is room to the side of the foot pegs, you can slide your feet back while leaning forward and extending your knees, you can slide out of most anything, although unbuck...

I have the stock Mohawk outfitting in my Probe and it is essentially an adjustable strap that acts like a bulkhead just above my knees and foot pegs and it works just fine. I have added ankle blocks to cut down on the creaks and groans after a hard day of boating. I have no problem staying in my boa...

Hi Guys, heres a little clip that shows some good spinning body technique... Yes its a small boat....as boat size increases the rotation has to be even more pronounced, the head will really need to be looking for the back of the boat...every time. http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb53/wetnobby/?a...

In converting my i3 to a C1, I have leftover guts: -Seat and cover -seat slider base -thigh hooks -back band w/ ratchets (on hip hooks -hip pads -various screws/hardwear All for $35! OBO or trade for a pedestal/ C1 outfitting I'm located in Asheville for the next two weeks, then in Cincinnati. Thank...

pm-ed ya.

-Jollyman

Is this paddle sold yet?

I guess I'll just have to try it and tell you guys how it is. Pictures to come.

Hey folks,
I'm considering converting my Pyranha i3 K1 to a C1, Any thoughts?

Philcanoe:
Where were you during this race, what river? what race?

-Jollyman

Jollyman - How is the Kokatat waist band - fits firmly? With an old pair I had, they were tightened only by 2 small pieces of velcro, and I popped those loose from time to time. Had nothing to do with gut size, of course! The waist band is a sticky-ish rubber band with a drawstring, no velcro. You ...

[quote] the spark is by far the easiest boat to roll I ever tried.

Yes, the Spark was very easy to roll, I loved it. I actually own a Probe 11 and have successfully rolled it on the Ocoee and have rolled other boats in combat. I try to stay uright as much as possible!

I have a pair of Kokatat dry pants and they are pretty nice.

I'll never forget my first open boat combat roll. I was paddling a Spark on the St Louis River in Duluth MN. I was on a surf/ferry and my upstream edge dropped. I had gotten my pool roll fairly solid previously and I just did it with all that mental stuff that y'all have been talking about and poppe...