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by riverratNE
Wed Feb 20, 2013 8:21 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Curved blade versus flat blade
Replies: 27
Views: 25985

Re: Curved blade versus flat blade

Just a thought re: the high kneel flatties, it might be that on flatwater the turbulence introduced by the blade itself is lower with a flat/straight blade while a curved blade does indeed put the water in motion, so the catch could be better with the flat blade. But unless anyone does actually do ...
by riverratNE
Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:11 am
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: SOLD!! Kokatat Drysuit $325
Replies: 3
Views: 1973

Re: Kokatat Drysuit $325

Interested, could u send pics to treehugger013 at Yahoo dot com. Thanks
by riverratNE
Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:09 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: comic:everything you need to know about 1st aid.
Replies: 16
Views: 6400

Re: comic:everything you need to know about 1st aid.

Duct tape is great for all sorts of things medically, esp. blisters.

-Alexis :-)
by riverratNE
Sat Nov 17, 2012 5:05 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Grand Canyon solo
Replies: 18
Views: 20206

Re: Grand Canyon solo

Wow, that's impressive and very inspiring. I hope to see more, and congrats to him on reaching his lifelong dream!

-Alexis :-)
by riverratNE
Sat Nov 17, 2012 5:02 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Check this out...
Replies: 9
Views: 5724

Re: Check this out...

That's awesome! I've never heard of the Electro canoe, only the Splash. Where can you get one? Thanks for the post...incredible!

-Alexis :-)
by riverratNE
Sat Nov 17, 2012 4:35 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: paddlers with glasses?
Replies: 13
Views: 10257

Re: paddlers with glasses?

I used to always wear glasses, and was practically blind without them (got corrective surgery in May, best thing ever). Straps with floaty things on the back, and they never came off (trust me, I swam a lot). As previously mentioned, air flow helps with the fogging. I occasionally had problems with ...
by riverratNE
Wed Nov 14, 2012 12:10 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Lasik/PRK & Whitewater
Replies: 15
Views: 8531

Re: Lasik/PRK & Whitewater

I had lasik done last May, and haven't regretted it once. I was practically blind without my glasses (literally) and now have 20/30 vision in one eye, and 20/35 in the other. It has been the best thing I had done for myself in a long time, and took like 15 minutes. I would recommend having it done s...
by riverratNE
Fri Jul 20, 2012 6:11 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C-Boaters with nose plugs?
Replies: 97
Views: 38076

Re: C-Boaters with nose plugs?

This is one of the most incredibly interesting threads ever on CBoats! Yeah, yeah... I know it isn't a glamorous topic, and it's getting out of hand. I apologize for adding to the fire. I started not to post. It's just that I'm having some troubles I didn't use to have- trying to get a little info....
by riverratNE
Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C-Boaters with nose plugs?
Replies: 97
Views: 38076

Re: C-Boaters with nose plugs?

This is a timely topic for me considering my current condition. I've begun to view nose plugs as a necessary piece of equipment rather than focusing on the fact that they are rather goofy looking- and anything that prevents me from losing paddling time is, to me, necessary. That being said, I suppo...
by riverratNE
Thu Jul 19, 2012 5:01 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: DEALS!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 5747

Re: DEALS!!!

If you change your mind about the shipping, I might be interested in the paddles.

-Alexis :-)
by riverratNE
Wed Jan 11, 2012 2:17 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: dry pants
Replies: 9
Views: 3855

Re: dry pants

If you are going to get dry pants, get the ones with socks. I have a pair with the ankle gaskets, and absolutely hate them.

I echo the others that a drysuit is worth the money if you paddle year-round.

-Lex
by riverratNE
Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:56 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS
Replies: 3
Views: 2350

Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS

Merry xmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa...river gods...whatever you believe in (or even if its nothing) enjoy the holiday, and here's even more paddling in 2012! It's been a great year, and I hope to build on it for the next.

-Alexis :-)
by riverratNE
Tue Nov 22, 2011 1:54 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: float bag length, pt II.
Replies: 4
Views: 2149

Re: float bag length, pt II.

hehe, minimum would be none. don't think that's such a good idea ;-)
by riverratNE
Tue Nov 22, 2011 1:52 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: float bag length, pt II.
Replies: 4
Views: 2149

Re: float bag length, pt II.

The Rival is a 12' 2" long boat. If you want the maximum amount of flotation, you can use 60" long bags. The length that manufacturers list for bags is the maximum length uninflated. When inflated, 60" bags shorten in length to about 55", give or take an inch. I usually figure on keeping about 36" ...
by riverratNE
Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:08 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: float bag length, pt II.
Replies: 4
Views: 2149

float bag length, pt II.

Hi,

I'm outfitting a dagger rival, and would like to know the length needed for the float bags. The outfitting is a bulkhead style. Thanks for your help.