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by DougB
Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:47 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Searching for the perfect tandem/solo, river/lake hybrid
Replies: 14
Views: 11083

Re: Searching for the perfect tandem/solo, river/lake hybrid

Sounds like you're looking for a 16' prospector or the Pocket Canyon

The Starburst is a lotta boat. I'm on my second and wouldn't want to solo it.
The Millbrook AC/DC and ME look pretty sweet and probably the way to go if you're good with glass.
by DougB
Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:49 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Bear Barrels question...
Replies: 21
Views: 9425

Re: Bear Barrels question...

I often pack all my gear in these type of barrels: http://www.mec.ca/product/5036-414/recreational-barrel-works-plastic-barrel/?q=barrel They are 100% water tight (test them first), displace water like a float bag when strapped down, and resist punctures when being tossed around a portage. On the do...
by DougB
Fri Apr 11, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Astral Rassler & 5-10 Water Tennie feedback
Replies: 1
Views: 2366

Astral Rassler & 5-10 Water Tennie feedback

I'm trying to decide between these shoes. I will be ordering online and don't have an opportunity to try before I buy. I will be using for paddling and a decent amount of rough portaging. I prefer footwear with flexible soles which is leaning me towards the Tennie from the small amount I've read. I ...
by DougB
Fri Mar 21, 2014 2:02 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: softer minicell
Replies: 10
Views: 6034

Re: softer minicell

minicell is available in 2 lb and 3 lb density. the 2 lb is soft and is what is used in most outfitting.
by DougB
Fri Mar 21, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: paddle suggestions
Replies: 17
Views: 8426

Re: paddle suggestions

If you're looking at a carbon covered blade, consider ordering with dynel rather than aluminum tip. The carbon seems to have an issue adhereing to aluminum. I've had 4 different configurations of carbon covered blades with aluminum tips and all have delaminated either partially or in the case of one...
by DougB
Thu Mar 06, 2014 8:50 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: float bag sizing question - Mad River Outrage
Replies: 7
Views: 8075

Re: float bag sizing question - Mad River Outrage

I have 60" bags in my Outrage. Inflated, a 60" bags is about 57" long. A bag any smaller would leave a lot of open space. Get the big ones.
by DougB
Fri Feb 28, 2014 5:30 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Give/Take a ride to ALF.
Replies: 2
Views: 1634

Re: Give/Take a ride to ALF.

full week or partial?
by DougB
Fri Feb 14, 2014 1:22 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Nova Craft Ocoee
Replies: 2
Views: 3382

Re: Nova Craft Ocoee

The Novacraft version is noticeably narrower than the original, something easily changed if desired. The price has gone up $100 on a new one since the Royalex announcement. I kinda kick myself for not buying one when they were on sale in the summer...
by DougB
Wed Feb 12, 2014 12:34 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: L'edge Lite or regular L'edge?
Replies: 3
Views: 2490

Re: L'edge Lite or regular L'edge?

If you're picking up another hull, I can't see why you'd even consider the heavy if you have a choice. I'd have no issue paying a premium to loose those 11 lbs and reduce my chances of cracking. Plus, the purple...
by DougB
Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:17 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: do I need a center thwart?
Replies: 8
Views: 4626

Re: do I need a center thwart?

A center thwart in any solo boat would make trimming the boat properly very difficult. You only need enough thwart to keep it from being floopy.
by DougB
Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:33 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: boat for my dog and me
Replies: 11
Views: 5880

Re: boat for my dog and me

Esquif Pocket Canyon
by DougB
Thu Jan 09, 2014 6:12 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Whithewater tripping solo canoe
Replies: 38
Views: 23247

Re: Whithewater tripping solo canoe

h2sk1 wrote:Can't comment on the other boats. Most people consider the Nitro unloaded a pig, but that might make it to be a good tripper once loaded?
In my Quebec travels, I've seen more Nitro's tripping than anything else.
by DougB
Thu Jan 09, 2014 6:07 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Whithewater tripping solo canoe
Replies: 38
Views: 23247

Re: Whithewater tripping solo canoe

If you like the Rival and don't want to go bigger I'd stick with an Outrage as they're most similar. I have an Outrage that I'm keeping around as a back up for tripping with the unknown materials future. I can get a 70 L dry bag under either cage as well as a 30 L barrel stored width wise (I hate pu...
by DougB
Wed Jan 08, 2014 3:07 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Esquif Prelude - cracked hull
Replies: 0
Views: 1308

Esquif Prelude - cracked hull

SOLD.
by DougB
Tue Dec 31, 2013 4:30 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: FS: Esquif L'edge
Replies: 1
Views: 1789

FS: Esquif L'edge

sold.