C-Forum

Hello all,

I plan to purchase a pair of elbow pads for someone going creeking in CO in the next couple of weeks...does anyone have any suggestions as to which brand holds up the best? I have heard stories of some kinds/brands being sucked off in munchie holes...etc.

Thanks!
Nita

Hello Bill, Personally, I think you should go for the 11. If you felt comfortable in the 12, the 11 will give you room to grow. To me, the 12 seems to be a little big for you. Yes, it may be a little faster but I think you will be able to compensate with more boat control in the 11. Regardless, they...

Okay...new question. I am finding that the blade of my paddle is rubbing against the hull of my boat a little...which is aggravated by the new presence of my screw-heads on the water line. The screws are my anchors for my knee and thigh straps, etc. Is this something I should be overly concerned abo...

Judd & Alden, I am 6' tall with broad shoulders and long arms. My seat height is 6.5" and the distance from my seat to the top of my shoulder is about 26". I would not exactly say that I am short, nor is my saddle particularly low! Yes, my dislocated shoulder is that of my t-grip arm. I actively kee...

I've got a question for you guys & gals... I still need to make the purchase of a new paddle for my C-1. Is it better to err on the shorter side for "learning with" or should I go with the longer for leverage, etc. ? I paddled a 59" in my OC1 and loved it...now I am looking at a 54" and a 52". I hav...

Hello Chris G.!

I am definitely interested...try my email Nitapin@aol.com and we can communicate further details from there.

Thanks for responding,
Anita

Hello Drew, I am not as experienced as the rest of these guys, but I just got finished installing a strap system with a Dagger console saddle. The straps I used are Mike Yee's: http://www.mikeyeeoutfitting.com/mikeyee/catalog/cat_page3.htm ...and so far I love them. I set it up to include knee strap...

Just wanted to update everyone on the joy of finishing the outfitting (at least the major stuff) of my C-1! I ended up installing Mike Yee's thigh and knee straps and am thrilled with the amount of connectedness I feel with the boat. It feels great. I really appreciate everyone's advice and helpful ...

I share Brock's concern although I have just barely started C-boating. Unfortunately, my sloppy habits in openboating are emphasized in my C-1...and I want to make sure I don't learn any new ones! :roll: Does anyone know of anything (clinics/instruction) in the SE US...or are there any patient C-1 p...

I agree with Craig...empty beer bottles are the perfect size for this....and fun to procure!

Good luck!

Hello Anna, I have a Kokatat drysuit and absolutely love it. I wish that I had gotten the "drop bottom"...but they can retrofit those. Not sure how much that option costs initially, but I can assure you it will be worth it. The suit has held up great even with cold fingers trying to yank off tight a...

Thanks, Martin! I was hoping there were some specific to C-boating...but I will take what I can get. I am still getting used to my stern...which seems to have a life of its own now that I've switched from an OC1. But it is all good and I am having a blast! :D I hope it is sooner than 6 weeks for you...

This looks like an incredible video... does anyone have any suggestions for other C1 videos? I am looking for just about anything with C1 action, but particularly instructional ones if they are out there. Gotta watch something while my outfitting dries. :wink: Yeah, I know...I got it bad. :roll:

Doh! Not sure why I did not think of that before. Must be all those fumes!

Thanks!

Oddly enough, all three boats (Probe 12, Probe 12II, and the Viper 12) are three different lengths. They are 12’8”, 12’2” and 12’6” respectively. I also think that you can make a boat more edgy if your bring the thwarts in. That may be an option…get the Probe 12II and if it is not edgy enough, short...