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by kaz
Tue Jun 28, 2005 6:37 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Boat Builders...looking for layup recommendations
Replies: 9
Views: 4817

kaz

In actual practice it makes more sense to keep all glass fabrics on the outside and aramids on the inside. Do not sandwich a piece of glass between 2 layers of Kevlar, and vice versa. It creates lots of stress. I'm sure John Sweet could answer your laminate schedule questions.
JK
by kaz
Tue Jun 28, 2005 2:49 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Boat Builders...looking for layup recommendations
Replies: 9
Views: 4817

kaz

Hi Adam,
Just my opinion, but carbon has no place in a whitewater boat. It's unbelievably stiff which is great, until you hit a rock.
Buy some bias Kevlar (Twaron) seam tape from JR and do 2 layers inside and 2 out. Seams are the most important part of the boat.
JKaz
by kaz
Tue Jun 21, 2005 9:19 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Esquif Canoes will be at Zoar's Demofest 6/24-6/26
Replies: 6
Views: 3511

Hi David,
It's tempting but I'll be camping with 5 year olds this weekend. Maybe another time. Thanks. I'd really like to see Richie Havens...........
Alden wasn't even born when Richie was playing big venues.
JKaz
by kaz
Fri Jun 17, 2005 8:24 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Esquif Canoes will be at Zoar's Demofest 6/24-6/26
Replies: 6
Views: 3511

2 free passes for your buddy Kaz??
by kaz
Fri Jun 17, 2005 3:11 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Paging Slade Smathers....
Replies: 0
Views: 801

Paging Slade Smathers....

Slade,
Please contact me as soon as possible.
JKaz
by kaz
Fri Jun 10, 2005 9:49 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: 2005 N.A. & U.S. National Open Canoe Slalom Championship
Replies: 4
Views: 2478

Just letting people know that this will be an awesome event. Esquif is the major sponsor and I know they will put on a good show. Also, there is a slalom the weekend before Nats at the same venue. Come one come all! Guaranteed warm warm and plenty of rivers and creeks to paddle afterwards. Never tri...
by kaz
Wed Jun 08, 2005 4:01 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Oldest C Boater
Replies: 8
Views: 4513

John Berry is probably in his late 70's. He probably paddles more than I do. In the marathon canoeing world, Phil Cole would win it at 86. He just finished the 70 mile General Clinton race, beating several younger racers.
JK
by kaz
Fri Jun 03, 2005 10:44 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Advice on shipping a boat
Replies: 10
Views: 6436

Dale, I recently found out that DHL changed their policy shortly after you shipped that boat. They no longer will ship them. At least that's what I was told.
JKaz
by kaz
Fri May 13, 2005 12:55 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Paddles ...
Replies: 21
Views: 10510

kaz

My all time favorite is a Mitchell carbon shaft/carbon blade. You just can't beat it for price and performance. There is no other...........except for maybe the Zaveral Power Curve. I really love the feel and lightweight blade of this paddle. It's currently my first choice.
kaz
by kaz
Fri May 06, 2005 9:20 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Spark or Ignitor?
Replies: 4
Views: 2856

kaz

Issac,
Do you prefer plastic or composite? There is your answer grasshopper.
Too many people are afraid of "glass". I think that a well made composite boat will outlast an abs boat. It's certainly easier to repair composite boats.
JK
by kaz
Fri May 06, 2005 9:17 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: solo vs tandem
Replies: 4
Views: 3332

kaz

It can work It depends on the paddlers weight, and what type of boat it is.
JK
by kaz
Mon May 02, 2005 9:20 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Self-supported river tripping
Replies: 13
Views: 7961

kaz

3-5 day trips?
You need a Hahn.
JKaz
by kaz
Fri Apr 29, 2005 12:06 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: spark help
Replies: 11
Views: 8566

Trevor,
I'll look into it.
jk
by kaz
Fri Apr 29, 2005 10:55 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: spark help
Replies: 11
Views: 8566

kaz

Bob,
I'm going to the Esquif factory next week. Anybody else need an Esquif boat?
kaz
by kaz
Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:58 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: spark help
Replies: 11
Views: 8566

kaz

Yo ob,
Thanks again for that Moose Drool.
Measure 74 1/2" from tip of bow to the upright part of saddle that touches your back. Plop your butt down there. That measurement seems to work for most people.
kaz