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by kiwic1chick
Sun Jul 22, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: What is the most narrow Kayak hull
Replies: 7
Views: 3793

Re: What is the most narrow Kayak hull

I learnt to paddle c1 in a converted QK Bandit - 24.8 inches wide (but probably quite a lot less in the water as it has a really round hull and I'm too light for it.) I loved it, but everyone else I knew hated it (they were all buttboaters.) For a beginner, probably a really bad choice. For a confid...
by kiwic1chick
Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:51 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Dagger Aftershock?
Replies: 3
Views: 3369

Dagger Aftershock?

Looking at buying a Dagger Aftershock so need some advice! Would this be a good boat for someone my size (5'7", 135lb)? I've never open-boated before but want to get into it. I usually paddle a c1 dagger gradient or bliss-stick rad185. Let me know what you think.
Anna.
by kiwic1chick
Wed May 30, 2012 4:49 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Jackson Rockstar / Jackson C1 Outfitting
Replies: 10
Views: 6177

Re: Jackson Rockstar / Jackson C1 Outfitting

Where are the anchor points for those straps? I tried outfitting my allstar a while ago but found the plastic too soft to attach straps to the seat anchor points (the whole boat just flexed too much if I put any weight on them.)
by kiwic1chick
Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:12 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Women in Canoes
Replies: 25
Views: 6877

In our club, the theory was for the guys to bring along their girlfriends. Apart from that, once we had a couple of girls who were serious about paddling (NOT socialising) more followed. It's harder for girls to break into a group that's mostly guys than if there's already girls involved. Unfortunat...
by kiwic1chick
Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:37 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Dagger CFS as C1?
Replies: 2
Views: 1509

Dagger CFS as C1?

Hi, does anyone know how a Dagger CFS goes as a c1? I'm looking to do mostly steep creeking and weigh 147 lb. At the moment I have a Wavesport Stubby that I plan to convert as my creekboat, but a really good deal's come up for a CFS. Should I buy it and sell the Stubby (can't have both, already have...
by kiwic1chick
Sun Nov 28, 2010 8:17 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: CHOICES-PLAYBOAT CONVERSION
Replies: 14
Views: 6345

A slightly too small boat won't give you a lot of extra throw-around-ability, just extra twitchiness. I paddled a RAD 185 c1 for quite a while, this was 2 whole boat sizes too big for me, but I was still able to flatwater clean cartwheel it. They were pretty low angle cartwheels, but this boat is on...
by kiwic1chick
Tue Nov 23, 2010 12:13 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: CHOICES-PLAYBOAT CONVERSION
Replies: 14
Views: 6345

If you've got the money, go for one of the 2010 Jackson star series - I use the All-Star but I'm quite a bit lighter than you (147lb.) It's an awesome boat, way faster than what you'd expect for the length and super smooth. I almost had it cartwheeling in the pool before I converted it - this is kne...
by kiwic1chick
Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:06 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Would a Dancer make a C-1 conversion?
Replies: 3
Views: 1438

I have a converted Bandit which is a similar design to the Dancer. Really good to learn to roll in because it's so round, I found it quite stable for me - I'm 145 lb. and took the boat on up to grade 3 water (could have done higher if it weren't for structural defects in the hull.) However, this is ...
by kiwic1chick
Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C-1 footwear?
Replies: 25
Views: 8235

I use the NRS Kicker shoes - have a thick enough sole for tough portages etc, but still fit in everything, even my too-small slalom boat. They're really low-cut around the ankle, so easy to lay your feet flat. Watch out for cheap Walmart etc. shoes, I managed to lose 2 pairs downriver on one trip - ...
by kiwic1chick
Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: hand roll
Replies: 21
Views: 6409

I can handroll my C1 RAD 185 with handpaddles fairly reliably - but my latest boat is a Jackson All-Star C1 that I can handroll, without handpaddles and without my straps/bulkhead/anything. I originally learnt to handroll a buttboat, but use the same technique - however my handroll is still variable...
by kiwic1chick
Thu Oct 21, 2010 12:09 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Wavesport Stubby conversion?
Replies: 1
Views: 946

Wavesport Stubby conversion?

Hi, I'm looking at getting a creekboat to convert to c1. Anyone know what a Wavesport Stubby would be like? I'm 65kg (that's 143lb)
Thanks
by kiwic1chick
Wed Oct 20, 2010 8:57 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Which Creeker?
Replies: 5
Views: 2032

I'm 65 kg (that's 143 lb) so proabably too light for the SCUD by the sound of that.
Gwyn, I'd love to try the boat, but am in the South Island so probably not possible.
I've also just been offered a Wavesport Stubby - anyone know what this would be like? It looks like it would make a good c1.
Thanks
by kiwic1chick
Wed Oct 20, 2010 5:11 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Which Creeker?
Replies: 5
Views: 2032

Which Creeker?

I'm looking at getting a creeker to convert to c1. I have the choice of a Bliss-Stick SCUD, MAC or Mystic. Has anyone converted any of these boats? Any suggestions on what I should get?
Thanks
by kiwic1chick
Thu Sep 23, 2010 1:17 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Converting H2 pyranha to a C1
Replies: 10
Views: 3212

Pretty hard to have a playboat with your weight too far forward and still be able to get a deck on, if it's a conversion. It's a lot easier to be too far back by mistake, but really the only way to get it right is trial and error (hopefully not too much error!)
by kiwic1chick
Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:28 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Converting H2 pyranha to a C1
Replies: 10
Views: 3212

You have to try it on the water to check if the boat is balanced, otherwise you might find you're paddling down a rapid on your tail, in which case you may soon be swimming down said rapid. (Better to have you weight too far forward than too far back, a tail-happy playboat will be super-tippy and ha...