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Wave Surfing When water in a stream cannot fit into the space it is going, it must go somewhere. Up is an option when the force of gravity is less than the force of expansion, thus creating waves. Because water creates a wave, it is higher than the surrounding water. Essential you get on high water...

Caution, example of "recreational OC-1 paddler turning his back on the discipline." Dying? Really? Didn't it have to be alive before it could die? I'm biased against whitewater rodeo/freestyle anyhow. Here is my take: the most successful "extreme freestyle" events are skateboarding, snowboarding, mo...

Richard, I give you props for being a corporate brand warrior for Mohawk--seriously. You've taken the conventional wisdom that "Mohawk has crappy royalex" and challenged it. When an individual brings it up, you confront it quickly and decisively. You say "Give me a call," and you try to change that ...

5 years ago in the Southeast, any OC-1 could be found within a couple of months. In a 3 year span, I went from an Ocoee, to a Skeeter, to a Superfly. Granted, the Superfly was a factory blem--"ugly ain't the word for it." All the boats were in good condition, and still had many miles on them. I neve...

Thank you for the responses. One event with a boat is enough to move me another direction.

I'll try to stiffer rivershoe.

cw

First off, my feet have never been completely comfortable in an OC-1. I can't really figure out how I want them. This is half internal dialogue, and half request for help. I've tried from neoprene booties, boat padding around my foot box. I've tried my foot pegs an inch from the bottom, and tried th...

Looking for an OC-1 to rent / borrow in Birmingham, AL area--I'll come pick up and leave a deposit or you can come paddle with us on the Locust. As far as rent goes, I'll pay $25-35 bucks and leave a check for the rest. Please E-mail me @ christopher winslett at gmail If it's a nice OC-1, I may purc...

Looking for a higher volume C1 that is a newer creek boat. Located in Birmingham, AL.