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by yarnellboat
Mon Nov 17, 2014 7:36 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: A bit scared....
Replies: 33
Views: 21063

Re: A bit scared....

... II-III. There have been no instructors or other champions to help get a critical mass of people get over that hump, and/or nobody who's gotten over that hump has stepped into ...
by hammerhead
Sat Oct 18, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Roll Problems/?
Replies: 4
Views: 4227

Roll Problems/?

... straps & foot blocks built on a dagger/perception saddle in my Atom & Critical Mass conversion. Help!
by John Coraor
Mon Sep 08, 2014 7:13 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: River Elf Storm Chaser
Replies: 33
Views: 46341

Re: River Elf Storm Chaser

... by the current line of differently sized Storm Chasers. Center of mass can be a critical determinate of boat performance, dictating how a boat is trimmed bow to stern, as ...
by Einar
Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:09 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: A twelve-step program -- then RECOVERY !!
Replies: 46
Views: 29425

What???

... paddling is doing great and will only get better, we just have to hit a critical mass. Having the Internet and a local forum is helping with that. There is a problem with boats. ...
by Smurfwarrior
Mon Feb 20, 2012 4:56 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?
Replies: 8
Views: 4770

Re: Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?

That all depends on your outfitting and your quick releases. To me, trying to get out of an upside-down c1 with hip pads causes my feet to get caught up between the hip pads and saddle. Remember that sometimes exits are no straight out but at an angle to the cockpit. My release system is such that I...
by hammerhead
Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:42 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?
Replies: 8
Views: 4770

Re: Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?

Smurf, I can see where moving anchor points back some would make a difference. I guess I'll just have to try it and see, but would moving anchor & straps back, also create more of an entrapment issue? This is my primary concern. The outfitting of the boat in the picture that Craig referred to in thi...
by Craig Smerda
Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:06 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?
Replies: 8
Views: 4770

Re: Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?

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by Smurfwarrior
Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:47 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?
Replies: 8
Views: 4770

Re: Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?

I'd suggest moving the top anchor points for the thigh straps to a point equal to or just slightly behind your hip socket. Moving the lower anchor point closer to the crotch helps but frees up the knees a bit. With hip pads you'll still come off the saddle in an upward direction.
by hammerhead
Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:19 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?
Replies: 8
Views: 4770

Re: Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?

The saddle is the guts from a Dagger Cascade. I have added a partial bulkhead & it has knee/thigh straps. My butt still comes up, some. I am tweaking outfitting some to help with that. Currently it does not have footbraces. I guess thats next. My main problem is lack of practiceX3!

Peace...
by Smurfwarrior
Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:49 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?
Replies: 8
Views: 4770

Re: Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?

What issues are you having with your roll and what kind of outfitting are you using? If your butt is lifting off the saddle or moving around that will really hurt the roll. Maybe tinkering with your outfitting would do the trick.,
by hammerhead
Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:18 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?
Replies: 8
Views: 4770

Re: Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?

Good advice, I might just try some temporary foam, taped in, just to see if it helps. The boat works great as a C-1 conversion. Paddles impossibly easy & is very forgiving. Paddles like a much smaller boat than it is, but you do have to "drive" it. My only problem is my roll,but that's me, not the b...
by Smurfwarrior
Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:59 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?
Replies: 8
Views: 4770

Re: Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?

I just inspected one the other day looking at conversion possibilities and I'd go without the hip pad unless you really have to have them... I figured it would be just fine without, but thats just me
by hammerhead
Sun Feb 05, 2012 2:37 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?
Replies: 8
Views: 4770

Critical Mass K-1 to C-1, Hip-pads?

Guys, Looking to put hip-pads on my Critical Mass conversion. I am deeper in the boat than my others, so I don't think it's an absolute need. I was ...
by xmas0c1c1k1
Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:06 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Hip pads on Critical Mass
Replies: 1
Views: 2148

Re: Hip pads on Critical Mass

get some cutting boards from walmart and a heat gun create some 90 degree angles and bolt them in. Once they are bolted in you can add foam into them. Try to keep things as low profile as possible they can affect getting in and out of the boat
by hammerhead
Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:00 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Hip pads on Critical Mass
Replies: 1
Views: 2148

Hip pads on Critical Mass

Guys, I have converted a DR Critical Mass to C-1. I am thinking of adding hip-pads, to aide with control/roll. The mounting seems like it could be a problem. Any suggestions/experience ? Overall, I have been very happy with the boat. Peace...HH