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by 1blade
Tue Sep 18, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Upper Nantahala 9/29-30
Replies: 16
Views: 11975

Re: Upper Nantahala 9/29-30

Just a heads up. I was up there this past weekend, Sept 15-16. Theres a lot of wood in the Upper Nanty. Some could be avoided, some could not depending on what the flows will be like. I didnt drive all the way up to the cacscades, so I have no clue what its like. Just a heads up. Boat smart, live lo...
by 1blade
Thu Sep 13, 2012 12:50 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Two boots or not two boots?: a drysuit question
Replies: 18
Views: 8981

Re: Two boots or not two boots?: a drysuit question

Purchase a dry suit with the booties. Your feet will thank you. NRS in Moscow, ID has some for a decent price. If your local go upstairs to the "frused" department and your in a paddlers heaven. I purchased a brand new drysuit for only $400 big ones. Its discontinued but it was never worn. I love mi...
by 1blade
Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:46 am
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Whitesell Piranha Canoe
Replies: 0
Views: 1970

Whitesell Piranha Canoe

I have a Whitesell Piranha Canoe in excellant shape for sale. If interested, please feel free in calling (704)462-1131 and ask for Les.
by 1blade
Wed Mar 21, 2012 2:43 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Pump allowed during ALF Tellico Race
Replies: 56
Views: 22271

Re: Pump allowed during ALF Tellico Race

I always try to soak kayakers with my pump. I just slip up in the Eddie get beside them and WHAMMO. I flip my switch and their dashing to get out. By then I've already have them hemmed in so they can't get away without getting a little soaked. I love it. But kayakers are a slow breed of individual. ...
by 1blade
Fri Aug 26, 2011 5:33 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: If you could have a new plastic canoe it would be...
Replies: 22
Views: 9686

Re: If you could have a new plastic canoe it would be...

[quote="Craig Smerda"]WHAT COLOR?

yeah-yeah... we all know you're sick of seeing RED

:lol:[/
I'm down with bright green or even a dark blue!
by 1blade
Mon Aug 15, 2011 6:39 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Open boaters in Idaho
Replies: 6
Views: 3117

Open boaters in Idaho

I just recently moved from the beautiful mountains and streams of western North Carolina to Western ruggedness of Idaho. Looking for other area open boaters to share knowledge on local rivers, flow data and camping. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Nathan Cline
by 1blade
Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:06 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: OC Faceoff - Zephyr or Outrage?
Replies: 20
Views: 12729

I paddle a Mad River Outrage X and absolutely love this boat. Yes it heavy, especially after installing my bilge pump. But the speed that you can obtain with this boat is unreal. I can leave all my two bladed buddies behind! Its easy to roll, stupid easy! I learned how to roll this boat in less than...
by 1blade
Tue Oct 26, 2010 4:39 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Rolling in the gnarly stuff
Replies: 60
Views: 22986

Exactly what FullGnarlz said. Very awkward roll, let along in a pool, not in the middle of some long CIV. Why would you want to switch hands anyway?
by 1blade
Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:51 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Esprit + Lost Tribe + Cboats = Ocoee this Saturday
Replies: 32
Views: 20377

Had an awesome time with the Lost Tribe, W.I.L.D., Jim, Louie and GDI crew. A huge thank you to you all! Thanks for showing us the lines and for the good times. A HUGE shout out to Ken. This guy has love for gradient, rocks and H2O! He really hung in there. He was out trying a new boat along with a ...
by 1blade
Fri Oct 15, 2010 12:21 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Esprit + Lost Tribe + Cboats = Ocoee this Saturday
Replies: 32
Views: 20377

Camping at the Nanty. See you guys there. Can't wait. I've been counting the days!!
by 1blade
Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:30 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Esprit + Lost Tribe + Cboats = Ocoee this Saturday
Replies: 32
Views: 20377

i missed the last trip and I've been beating myself up ever since. Glad to know its going to happen again. I'm STOKED!
by 1blade
Thu Oct 07, 2010 12:48 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Anybody going to the Ocoee???
Replies: 0
Views: 1463

Anybody going to the Ocoee???

Just curious to see if anybody out there was going to the Ocoee this Saturday, October 9th? I'd like to hook-up with some other open boaters. Let me know. Thanks!
by 1blade
Sun Oct 03, 2010 1:22 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Lost Tribe Ocoee Trip Sunday October 3rd
Replies: 24
Views: 11954

see you in the morning Dooley. Got on heck of a drive but we'll be there.