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ALL: I was hoping to join you guys this year..been lurking but not posting and was going to surprise everyone. Well.....Last weekend, I turned around in the kitchen, knee buckled and I tore cartlidge in my right knee for the 3rd time. I have chikened out on rebuilding the torn ACL for 20+ years with...

Pete:
Congrats!

I'm not sure who is more excited you guys or Jay.

Take Care Hope to see everyone soon...D. Miller

enjoyed the banter on this topic....I think this has become more of an issue as rivers have become more and more crowded and the boating community becomes larger and larger. Lots of us remember when you knew everyone on the river..clearly not the case anymore. I recall paddling at GAF about 10 years...

If you are worried about the stresses the anchors may have because the layup is thin below them, just add in another layer or two of cloth. might want to use carbon or kevlar carbon so you get the most rigidity..

DM

There is no need to drill holes in a boat to attach thigh strap anchors. We have been using this method for approx 30+ years. 1. Dry fit your seat and knee pads in the boat (do not glue them) 2. get in 3. grab your strap material (my favorite has always been 2 inch single webbing (not tube webbing)....

The C-1 offside roll is just an outgrowth of the bowmans roll from a C-2. Some folks would have the bowman switch on the way over and then both would be on their on-side. Others would just have the bowman do a offside or bowmans roll. RE: Back deck roll..Kent does a great version...The back deck rol...

I want to extend a big "I'm Sorry" to everyone for not making it this year. I had a previous engagement and could not make it. I will defintely make sure there is a contingent of slalom boats for next years armada. I'm glad this thing has a life of it's own now...it warms the heart. Take Care and ho...

Bob: your expereince with your chosen C-2 partner reminds me of a time a couple of years ago during a Richmond Armada that your C-2 partner talked me into boofing the left side of the drop at Hollywood in an open boat. if memory serves me correctly, our fate was the same as yours....I recall him bai...

I just wanted to thank everyone who came to the armada this year. It was really good to see everyone, catch up and paddle. I haven't been in a boat much lately and it really showed....At the beginning of the trip I didn't have any water wings and towards the end of the trip, I was so fatigued, I cou...

Has anyone had the chance to call Fox Pizza to warn them of the impending hoards?

Adam:
Any chance you will bring some CBoat Swag to the armada?

Thanks...DM

Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend.

Fox Pizza rules!...BTW....anyone call them yet?

Scott:
I may have a couple of old slalom skirts lying about...I'll throw them in the car...See ya Sat morning....DaveM

If anyone needs a boat brought up from DC, Z and I will probably have some rack space..DM

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Haven't been in a boat much, so you guys should get a lot of laughs and I should be in a bit of pain.....DM

John Berry is right...and he should know, be he made those boats and they were made extremely wel...not so light, but made well My father bought a Modified Czech from John at the Petersburg races in either 1969 or 1970...it was dark green over white and came equiped with a spare paddle holder on the...

All of these boats can be delivered in may to the Spring Armada 1. Slipper C-1: $200 : Sweet Design, Great classic glass boat. Mid 70's slalom design. will do big enders, great cruising C-1 2. Superbat: $150 Hearn / Lugbill design, great beginner slalom boat for someone who wants to learn what edges...