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by TNbound
Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:02 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C-Boaters with nose plugs?
Replies: 97
Views: 31074

Re: C-Boaters with nose plugs?

FullGnarlzOC wrote:since Louie can't post... I'll fill the position... Nose plugs? Come on guys...
I hear Louie's voice in my head every time I put them on....
by TNbound
Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:53 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C-Boaters with nose plugs?
Replies: 97
Views: 31074

Re: C-Boaters with nose plugs?

I wear them when playing or when the water is really cold. Or sometimes on bigger/scarier rapids.... They do have a certain calming property, maybe like putting a burlap sack over the head of a crocodile to chill it out?? :o
by TNbound
Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:13 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Do you roll with your eyes open or closed?
Replies: 22
Views: 8924

Re: Do you roll with your eyes open or closed?

I always roll with em closed. Learned that way and now it is all just muscle memory.
I have, however, opened my eyes while being recirculated in a hole to try to figure out which way was up. That works ok, as long as you aren't too deep.
by TNbound
Fri Jul 06, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: C Videos
Topic: A couple OC1 1st Descents in New Brunswick
Replies: 1
Views: 2801

Re: A couple OC1 1st Descents in New Brunswick

Two clean first Ds, too. Nicely done!
by TNbound
Fri Jul 06, 2012 12:25 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: SUP! (Stand Up Paddleboarding)
Replies: 34
Views: 13482

Re: SUP! (Stand Up Paddleboarding)

SBroam is right: Get a SUP paddle or a long regular one and use it in your traditional canoe. Once you get the hang of it, it's possible to tackle easier whitewater this way, with much better view, longer reach and more fun. For sport paddlers it's yet another way to run a rapid you have grown out ...
by TNbound
Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:32 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: SUP! (Stand Up Paddleboarding)
Replies: 34
Views: 13482

Re: SUP! (Stand Up Paddleboarding)

swriverstone wrote: Theoretically I don't see why you couldn't do on a SUP anything you do in a slalom C-1---if the SUP was designed well.

I could see not being at all connected to the board as a bit of a hinderance to any sort of slalom boat-like performance.
by TNbound
Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:05 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: SUP! (Stand Up Paddleboarding)
Replies: 34
Views: 13482

Re: SUP! (Stand Up Paddleboarding)

I'll be the first to say I despise SUP and don't see why it has taken off. (Except the whole chicks in bikinis thing, I guess that is a little bit of a draw.) I tried it out on a lake a few years ago a trade show and found it to be basically what I expected; slow, unstable, and clumsy. Why anyone wo...
by TNbound
Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: c1 release buckles
Replies: 14
Views: 6440

Re: c1 release buckles

I think for a kid I'd go with a very minimal bulkhead. No need for it to come way up their legs, just enough to hold the knees down and out to the sides. Takes a step out of swimming, too.
by TNbound
Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:58 pm
Forum: C Videos
Topic: swift river n.h.
Replies: 10
Views: 9465

Re: swift river n.h.

Very nice. I need to get on this run in the fall or spring!

Harry, are you a member of the Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society?
by TNbound
Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:05 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Hatin' on airbags
Replies: 27
Views: 11966

Re: Hatin' on airbags

Weight and price primarily. At least the bags in your Ion are nice and small!
by TNbound
Wed Jun 13, 2012 1:50 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Advice on whitewater canoe
Replies: 9
Views: 7719

Re: Advice on whitewater canoe

I agree with what Creeker said about going with plastic if possible, especially for those shallow and rocky southern creeks. However, I think for someone looking to just break into the sport (addiction, lifestyle?) any whitewater specific solo boat will be better than none. Pick up whatever you can ...
by TNbound
Tue Jun 12, 2012 11:55 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: What New/Used boat
Replies: 12
Views: 6342

Re: What New/Used boat

yarnellboat wrote:Outrage might be more forgiving at 210+ lbs.
+1 to that. The Outrage is a fun boat and not overly heavy. If you want a little more edge, try a Viper 11 or 12.
by TNbound
Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:34 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: upper shelf C1/OC - close your eyes you might swim
Replies: 2
Views: 1191

Re: upper shelf C1/OC - close your eyes you might swim

Chapelle is my inspiration to stick with C1.... Maybe someday I wont suck.

That creek they were on with the open boat was STEEP.
by TNbound
Sun Jun 10, 2012 1:39 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Higher Octane -my 1st foam foray
Replies: 5
Views: 2445

Re: Higher Octane -my 1st foam foray

Looks good! My only advice is to use the sharpest bread knife you can find to cut foam instead of the hacksaw blade. Trust me, it will make your life much easier.
by TNbound
Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:01 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Any tips for lightening an Option?
Replies: 19
Views: 7484

Re: Any tips for lightening an Option?

personally I love people making mods to canoes but I'm not a fan of knocking off the whole deckplate and gunnel system molded into the option. Its a very durable design even floating along by itself after a swim. I thinks its way more likely to get bow damage/cracks for 5 lbs saved. Yeeeaaaah.... I...