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by Eric Nyre
Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:19 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Nitro availability
Replies: 15
Views: 5116

Raven as instructors boat: The secondary is rock solid, you can exaggerate leans for demonstration purposes. The secondary is rock solid, if newbies start crashing into you (and pushing you into interesting spots), you'll still stay upright. The secondary is rock solid, if you have to rescue the new...
by Eric Nyre
Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Nitro availability
Replies: 15
Views: 5116

Raven and Nitro have different feels. Raven - very stable and dry, not the fastest to turn Nitro - less stable than Raven, about as dry, better for big guys, turns faster If you're an instructor or want a very forgiving boat, the Raven is great. If you want to play, then either the Nitro (big guy) o...
by Eric Nyre
Sat Nov 21, 2009 11:28 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Brake down paddles
Replies: 9
Views: 3135

Did you buy it that way or cut a one-peice and add the ferrule? I have a one-peice AB Edge I'd like to convert, but I've not done that before The paddle was built as a two piece by AB. Instead of bonding the blade to the shaft, they installed a push pin on the blade. It's a very snug fit without th...
by Eric Nyre
Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:24 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Brake down paddles
Replies: 9
Views: 3135

I have a 58" Aquabound Carbon Edge 2 piece that fits in my Taureau. I took the footpedals out, and just slide it behind the saddle. If you use the footpedals you could fit the blade up in front of your knees. Price is $120 give or take and it's a paddle I wouldn't mind using if I had to. Solid shaft...
by Eric Nyre
Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:32 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Solo WW canoe reviews?
Replies: 16
Views: 8980

Craig Smerda wrote:demo demo demo... http://www.canoecolorado.com/
Thanks Craig.

COcanoe, where ya at? Looking at a boat in person is a heck of a lot better than trying to get info from glossy photos. I've got just shy of 30 solo whitewater canoes (not everything is on the site), odds are one will work for you.
by Eric Nyre
Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:18 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Aqua Bound T-Grip
Replies: 6
Views: 2308

Cut the grip off at the base. You're going to play hades trying to pull it off. Then drill it out using larger and larger bits. Stop when you have a hole large enough to plug your dowel grip into. If some plastic remains stuck to the shaft, bond dowel grip in with methyl methacrylate (plexus, devcon...
by Eric Nyre
Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:55 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: NRS airbag opinions?
Replies: 16
Views: 5602

Current generation of NRS bags is good. Older bags were so-so as others have mentioned. The urethane bags without purge valve hold up well but are a PITA to drain, newer coated nylon with purge seem good but I don't have much time with them. Switched to Gaia Everlast bags last year, slightly heavier...
by Eric Nyre
Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Welding a Taureau
Replies: 2
Views: 1259

Welded one a few months ago (newer version). No problem, works just like regular poly.
by Eric Nyre
Fri Sep 11, 2009 5:55 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Question about Lithiom Ion batteries please
Replies: 7
Views: 3075

Been running LiION batteries in pumps for 3 years. So far so good. If your battery is too small for the pump, it's going to trip the fuse. That's why you choose your pump first, then get the correct sized battery to go with it. If your pump draws 5 amps on startup, get a battery that can handle 7 am...
by Eric Nyre
Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:07 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Question about Lithiom Ion batteries please
Replies: 7
Views: 3075

No real plans needed, it's a very simple wiring job. Start with the pump, then find a battery that will power it, followed by a waterproof case to hold the battery (lead acid can get wet, the others need to stay dry). Decide on how you want to mount the battery/ pump/ switch. On the most recent boat...
by Eric Nyre
Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:59 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Question about Lithiom Ion batteries please
Replies: 7
Views: 3075

I haven't used powertool batteries, but I do use LiION batteries in my pumps. LiION has a serious quirk to keep in mind when using with a pump system. The batteries will have a built in fuse/ limiter that shuts them off when the drain is too fast. Mine turn off at 7amps, smaller batteries shut off a...
by Eric Nyre
Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Kevlar SKid plate adhesive?
Replies: 11
Views: 3667

Go to your local fiberglass shop and pick up some S-glass for the skidplates. It will be cheaper than Kevlar felts, it will wear better, and you can make it somewhat smooth so that you don't grab when going over rocks. Kevlar felt is easy but isn't the best choice for skidplates. G-flex also wouldn'...
by Eric Nyre
Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Boat Shipping
Replies: 7
Views: 2855

Cheap shipping stops at the border. Most freight companies don't want to deal with customs, so they charge an extra arm or leg to do it. Contact the seller and see if they know anyone going up to Banff/ Jasper for vacation, and offer to pay their gas (couple hundred $$). You'll save money and get th...
by Eric Nyre
Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:56 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Introducing, The all new Phet !!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 7341

G-Flex and glass will work to hold it together. An article about this can be found at http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/us ... flex+Epoxy
by Eric Nyre
Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:28 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: boat design question
Replies: 3
Views: 1893

The manufacturers own the molds. They pay the designer royalties for each boat produced. The designer owns the rights to their design. If you want to make plastic Ocoees, find out who owns the rights to the design. Odds are it's either Dagger or the estate of Frankie Hubbard. If the owner of the des...