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by Peter K.
Wed Jul 24, 2013 1:56 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Teaching inter-city youth to paddle canoes....
Replies: 3
Views: 2604

Re: Teaching inter-city youth to paddle canoes....

Nice post. But it's not just kids. These reactions are not unknown amongst adult students. I've had someone drop out of a canoe tripping course when they discovered that there would be no showers at campsites on the 2-day trip that was part of the course. And we get that from people who actually sig...
by Peter K.
Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:12 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Question for Option owners
Replies: 7
Views: 3169

Re: Question for Option owners

This is one of those "it all depends" issues. I have not bothered to change the grab loops as installed on my Option. Whether they would pull out in a rescue "all depends." You're always better to get a sling or a line around the hull, but this isn't always possible. Through the hull loops would be ...
by Peter K.
Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:47 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Repainting a Glass Boat
Replies: 13
Views: 6571

Re: Repainting a Glass Boat

I have used both Krylon and the two-part marine epoxies on boats. It is a push-me/pull-you choice. The Krylon is very easy to use, doesn't need any special skills, isn't especially toxic, looks good -- but it is just a coat of paint and isn't especially durable. The two-part epoxy is highly toxic (w...
by Peter K.
Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:23 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: BOAT'N 2012
Replies: 5
Views: 3052

Re: BOAT'N 2012

If you're doing the Gat and the upper canyon on the Petite, there will be plenty of runs at ALF that you can do. The biggest difference is getting used to low volume rivers and running over rocks instead of around them.
by Peter K.
Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:51 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Another "new boat" advice post
Replies: 14
Views: 6369

Re: Another "new boat" advice post

Our club here in Ottawa owns a Spark and keeps it in an unheated shed over the winter. We usually get a couple of weeks -20C. To the best of my knowledge, the gunnels have never been loosened even though this would be prudent. So far, no cracks.
by Peter K.
Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:41 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: What's the most forgiving beginner boat still made?
Replies: 42
Views: 17757

Re: What's the most forgiving beginner boat still made?

Our club bought a Raven a couple of years ago for beginners -- but they won't use it so we're going to sell it off. Too slow and unresponsive for most. Zephyrs have been successful and we have held on to our Rivals as well. There is always the bottom decile of a beginner class (which is where I star...
by Peter K.
Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:40 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Keen gorge boot
Replies: 22
Views: 8457

Re: Keen gorge boot

I like mine. After a full season (pretty much every weekend from March to December and a 2 week trip in the Yukon) they show very little wear. The last couple of pairs of different type I had were completely destroyed at this point. I was a little dubious about the velcro closures, but have had some...
by Peter K.
Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: L'Edge luggage
Replies: 14
Views: 5780

I notice your boat has no decks, but also no wood gunnels. Did you just cut out the decks? How did that work for you in terms of weight reduction and hull rigidity?
by Peter K.
Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:01 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Golder -- your missing overhead straps
Replies: 0
Views: 750

Golder -- your missing overhead straps

Sorry I walked off with your straps after your help on the French Broad. (No good deed goes unpunished.) :cry:

If you PM your address, I will mail them back.
by Peter K.
Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Tendinitis
Replies: 21
Views: 8018

I wouldn't just accept it as an age thing. I had a couple of bouts of tendenitis in my 50's, but found the causes and eliminated them. One was work-related. My computer and briefcase were too heavy. Took less paper home, used a shoulder strap. The other was paddling related and was pure stroke mecha...