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paddling technique by Chuck Wilkison I am interested in purchasing video tape(s) of our top slalom c-1 paddlers in action or on a made for instruction tape of paddling technique. I paddle O-C 1 normally, but assume the technique would be the same. I am taking instruction, but find I learn best when ...

WTB used slalom boat by greg OK, I know this is a C1 group, but I'm really desperate to find a used K1 slalom, and thought someone here might know of one. It should be cut relatively large, I'm 5'11" size 9.5 feet and 190lb. I'd like it to be in relatively good condition, but doesn't have to be perf...

i need C-1 lessons! by Sunni Fass can someone please point me in the right direction? i'm a pretty competent OC-1, OC-2, and K-1 paddler who's new to C-1...i just bought a used dagger atom, and i'd love some formal instruction. particularly, i really want to learn how to roll....but other tips certa...

James Armada update by Neal F. Everything looks like the July 8 weekend gathering is a go! There is a good chance Kalin may be bringing a Canadian contingency along with his Forplay, and some of the local and Potomac c-boaters will be attending as well. However, I need for Adam Pearsall to post agai...

Dickerson Slalom, a great time! by Neal F. The Dickerson Slalom Championships was definitely a "must attend" event. The course was designed to be fast and most advantageous for those with great boat control, an important setup considering the caliber of the athletes that showed up. Davey Hearn poste...

Calling all C-boaters for the Dickerson Slalom Race, June 7th! by Davey Hearn Hey all you C-boaters out there! The Dickerson Whitewater Championships slalom race is this Saturday, June 10th. Come on out and race and help make the C-1 class bigger than the kayak class! The river will be high enough t...

An Awesome Time at PotomacFest! by Neal F. I got back from the Potomac Festival and I wanted to let y'all know how it went before the soreness settles in and I can no longer function. In one word, it was FANTASTIC! The Little Falls level was 3.9 on Sat. and 3.6 on Sunday, the water was warm and the ...

Glass tip on blade by Frank I have been trying my hand at making wooden paddle's. The first one is finished and have used it a couple of times. My glass work will improve with time, I hope. The problem I have is with the mold for the tip. I have tried using cardboard and wood, but the molds leak and...

I got a new Aftershock!!! by Jeff Hoff I bought an aftershock last week. It is the best investment I have ever made. It is so much dam fun. The flat hull surfs up great. It ferrys pretty well and carves great. It's pretty loose on a wave, it wants to spin if you let it. The bottom is a lot like my Z...

Age cutoff Racing Q for national sr and mstrs by Doug Could anyone pls tell me what the age cutoff is for the national slalom seniors and masters category? I'm 39... what does that make me? (Other than a mental age of 12!) Posted on May 31, 2000, 6:20 PM Senior by Joel Reeves Your a Senior this year...

James Armada Update by Neal F. The month of June is filled with outdoor activities (Potomac Fest, Xterra Triathlon, slalom race, and New Gorge trip) so it looks like I will try to organize a trip on the James in Richmond in July. As of right now, I'm targeting July 8 & 9 (my wife is on-call the week...

sea C-1? by Barry I'm trying to get some information on a seaworthy C-1. The only one I am aware of is the Monarch and siblings, seems slow. looking for alternatives. I would like to be able to keep up with my K-boater friends in touring sea Kayaks, open water. Does anyone have any technical info on...

surf the ocean in your C-1 by Mike If you have to go to the beach instead of the mountains, take your boat. I took my C-1 to the beach this past weekend & surfed 5-6' waves! It's a real hoot to get back-surfed to the beach on a 6' wave. On a front surf, I looked down & that big old Cascade was total...

questions about paddle length by Chuck Wilkison I recently purchased a wave sport "gonzela" outfitted for C-1. I have been paddling an OC-1 Ocoee and when I used my normal paddle, it felt very awkward when paddling on the off side. I then tried my flat water bent shaft paddle which is about 5 inches...