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Help a big guy have some C1 fun! by Kalin Pallett Hello! After finding this site, then reading some of the messages, I figure if anyone can help, people here can! To introduce myself quickly, I am 6'3", 220-230 lbs, with size ...

... and I are currently working on an agenda for the Concordia. Once we get a rough draft (Hint Hint Scott) we will post it on the Site. Scott has a big backlog of info., pics, etc. that he is getting ready to get on the site, hopefully this week (hint hint Scott) Posted on May 11, 1999, 2:56 PM

... just an event) I doubt the river will be at 4ft. then. Maybe we could have an attainment event if the river is low. In any event, an up behind the big rock would be way cool, When the river is low that differencial between the water flowing downstrean and the eddy water is sbout 3 or 4 feet and ...

... i'm pretty new to c-boating, & have looked into the possiblity of converting a kayak, but i believe that my size poses a problem (6' at 220lbs-big thighs). when checking different boats out for conversion potential, i have a lot of trouble getting my knees out to the edges of the boats. the ...

... paddling for two months. Here are four things I recommend for all C-boaters... 1. Raise your pedestal. Even a height increase of 1/2" will make a big difference in your ankle comfort. Of course, this raises your center of gravity, which some people don't like, but you'll get used to it quickly ...

... in his c1 video? And have people ever put those thicker knee supports with lips on the inside (generally for open boats) in a c1? The straps are a bigger problem. They go through 2 bars under the seat, and up to bolts on the side of the boat. The bolts seem too far forward, because even when I ...

... pure reflex--I lunged for the paddle, and got a hold on the shaft. I pulled it in, set up for the roll, and BOOM! I was back up again. I let out a big whoop and felt like pounding my chest in triumph. Some folks on the shore cheered--they had seen me go through Grumpy's without a paddle and didn't ...

... adding glass and kevlar to the bottom of a plastic hull make it any stiffer? Finally, when you said "and up above the seamline," do you mean one big piece of kevlar that wraps up around the chines, or separate strips where the top of your strap anchors would go? Thanks, Scott Posted on Apr 1, ...

... one in production - the Atom, and it ain't half bad. But here you might be able to come up with something... And here's where you confront the biggest difference between the K-1 and C-1 markets - kayakers have a lot more to chose from. There's big ones, little ones, those shading towards playing, ...

... edges/flat decks on more challenging water that I'm not familar with. I could track down a Cascade, but at my size (135lbs) I think it's just too big. It would be great to have something in between. I believe I saw a post about a glass Hornet being a scaled down Cascade. Spit that out in plastic, ...

... the camera out and the drybag put back the bear was gone but I got a running account on what was going on down river, he's shaking off just like a big dog, he's going up the hill, he stole that guys mountain bike, he joined the circus etc... I missed the picture but I got the memory's,just roll ...

... paddled it, but have heard many goods things about it. The only real down side will be its loss of speed, the boat really is a banana. But for big water running and creeking the boat should more than impress you..Decisions Decisions... Posted on Mar 24, 1999, 3:50 PM The need for speed... by ...

... is an impossible question... but just in case anyone has any suggestions: What's a good glass C-1 for someone looking to run some steep stuff and big volume that might be too much for my skill level in an Atom? (In other words, what's my best bet for some combination of speed, quick turning, good ...

... who are so open to helping out those of us who are still beginners, intermediates, whatever. I sure wish I could figure out a way to get to the big event! - Steve Posted on Mar 5, 1999, 3:27 PM

I have a friend who converted the Boxer to a C-1 and he is very happy with it. I think he has run the Upper Big Sandy in it and maybe the Little Sandy. It is 10" longer than the Rocket. I still don't know if it would be big enough for you. It has a little bit more volume than ...