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by Ron R
Sat Feb 23, 2019 2:02 am
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: WTB: Bubba-sized user friendly OC-1
Replies: 5
Views: 7599

Found a boat

Hey folks, thanks for the inputs. I committed to a Dagger Encore with full outfitting including bags. Picking it up next weekend.
by Ron R
Fri Feb 15, 2019 11:39 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: DRY SUIT RECOMMENDATIONS
Replies: 11
Views: 9757

Re: DRY SUIT RECOMMENDATIONS

My suits have been Kokatats. Started with a coated nylon, shifted to Gore-Tex, then had to go from L to XL. No, the suit didn't shrink. :x I know other kayakers have had good results from other brands. Sold my coated nylon, still have the L GMER... but it has a sprayskirt tunnel that you probably do...
by Ron R
Fri Feb 15, 2019 1:07 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: DRY SUIT RECOMMENDATIONS
Replies: 11
Views: 9757

Re: DRY SUIT RECOMMENDATIONS

Not a specific make/model recommendation, but suggest saving your pennies until you can get a relief zipper and booties. Relief zipper so you can drink (and then pee) and not get dehydrated. Booties so you don't have ankle gaskets constricting blood flow to your feet... results in warmer feet. Get g...
by Ron R
Sun Feb 10, 2019 2:52 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: WTB: Bubba-sized user friendly OC-1
Replies: 5
Views: 7599

WTB: Bubba-sized user friendly OC-1

Me: 235 lbs, Class III kayaker looking to dabble in OC-1. DC/Baltimore area, looking at downriver runs like Little Falls run on Potomac, Shenandoah Staircase, Bloomington on North Branch Potomac, Cheat Narrows, Dry Fork of Cheat, and Lower Yough, rather than play. Looking for something like an Outra...