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by ken hughes
Sun Nov 27, 2005 4:59 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: ?Zoom as a first OC-1?
Replies: 17
Views: 9226

Did you get the zoom then? I've had a Zoom, but lost it when I had an epic flood-boating. It was so good I'm getting another! I agree with the lack of initial stability. I have a Jackson Superstar C1 which is more stable! However, the only thing stopping you getting the balance right is time. Spend ...
by ken hughes
Thu Oct 13, 2005 12:33 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Esquif Factory Outfitting
Replies: 16
Views: 15709

Hi, I have a zoom and it came outfitted. The pedestal and toe pegs are great, but I had to adapt the strapping system. This was predominantly because I like a single thigh strap and bulkhead for my knees. I put an extra thwart in to attach the top of the straps to the gunwhale and found the anchor p...
by ken hughes
Wed Oct 05, 2005 1:05 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: W00t - Super Fun C1
Replies: 4
Views: 2414

Why don't you buy some foam and do it yourself? I have a Jackson Superstar converted as a C1. Took me about a day.

If I could work out how to insert a photo here I would show you a picture. Otherwise email me kjhughes@darlington.ac.uk

Cheers,

Ken[/url]
by ken hughes
Thu Sep 15, 2005 3:36 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C1, OC1 and ???
Replies: 11
Views: 5522

I have only limited experience of open boat freestyle (at the moment), but holme Pierpoint is good fun. Up until recently I had a Dagger Aftershock and it played OK there. The Aftershock is same generation as spanish fly and was a great boat. I ran 4 and 5 in it in the UK with no problem. Just got m...
by ken hughes
Fri Aug 26, 2005 7:55 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Jackson super star as a C1
Replies: 2
Views: 1579

Can I take that as a no then?

Will let you know how it turns out.

Ken
by ken hughes
Tue Aug 23, 2005 12:25 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Jackson super star as a C1
Replies: 2
Views: 1579

Jackson super star as a C1

Anyone tried the conversion on this boat? Did it turn out to be any good? :-?