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by Larry Horne
Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:27 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: loose C1 straps
Replies: 13
Views: 7375

Re: loose C1 straps

Oh yeah. I actually did buy one set with the belts and used them for a while. If i recall, they worked fine, but i thought it was too thin. i already had some polypro (thicker, non absorbent) webbing so I swapped it...i'm just weird and picky.
by Larry Horne
Wed Jan 29, 2014 4:09 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: loose C1 straps
Replies: 13
Views: 7375

Re: loose C1 straps

Those are really.. inexpensive! Beware though, someone on here had trouble with cheap buckles corroding and not working... something to think about. I use these http://www.skybelts.com/Our-Story_ep_7.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; They are a bit more expensive than the ones you ...
by Larry Horne
Wed Jan 29, 2014 1:45 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: ... 'cause it's all about the water.
Replies: 26
Views: 9486

Re: ... 'cause it's all about the water.

Hey Rob, where is the Upper Eel you speak of? The only Upper Eel I know is class five and it's in Mendocino county above Lake Pillsbury. Maybe you mean South Fork Eel below Legget? Johnd- true we could use some more good III runs in the sac area. but not at the expense of the IV-V :wink: If you're w...
by Larry Horne
Mon Jan 20, 2014 2:23 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C1 for those who need a tall saddle?
Replies: 22
Views: 16665

Re: C1 for those who need a tall saddle?

If you paddle oc pushing on footpegs, I bet you"ll find you can get lower in a c1. Mostly because in a c1 your feet and lower leg will be down almost flat and also because, if you really want to paddle a c1, you will need to...

I can't imagine paddling a c1 with even an 8" saddle
by Larry Horne
Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:58 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Other wood species for gunwales
Replies: 24
Views: 14529

Re: Other wood species for gunwales

Genuine Mahogany is commonly used in boat building. It's wonderful to work with and very pretty.
Not too soft, not too hard , not too heavy, and (last time I bought it) not too expensive. It's juusst right. Don't know about your location, but it's easy to get around here.
by Larry Horne
Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:39 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Other wood species for gunwales
Replies: 24
Views: 14529

Re: Other wood species for gunwales

it also is always sold as dry, but never acually is...
by Larry Horne
Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:30 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Other wood species for gunwales
Replies: 24
Views: 14529

Re: Other wood species for gunwales

Ipe, AKA Iron Wood, is VERY tough and nasty to work with. Wear a full hazmat suit because it's FULL of toxic resins and the dust makes your skin red and itchy and makes your eyes burn for days..
That makes it good for decking, but it sure does not behave well, glue well or hold finishes at all.
by Larry Horne
Sun Jan 12, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: loose C1 straps
Replies: 13
Views: 7375

Re: loose C1 straps

I've had good luck with 2" poly propylene webbing. It has a rough texture.
now I see there is a non slip version that looks interesting.
http://www.seattlefabrics.com/webbing.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Larry Horne
Wed Jan 01, 2014 2:54 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Boat hangs up while rolling...
Replies: 14
Views: 6586

Re: Boat hangs up while rolling...

ezwater wrote:
I'm one of those who doesn't think that rolling OC-1s is a good investment. I've been paddling OC-1 almost exclusively since 2000, and there has been no occasion when rolling was the best option. I'm with Louie. Get it to the bank and dump it out.
PREPOSTEROUS, MAN! :)
by Larry Horne
Tue Dec 31, 2013 1:15 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: c1 sleepy foot syndrome...
Replies: 27
Views: 18564

Re: c1 sleepy foot syndrome...

could be one of many things.
shoes can make or break you
same goes for ankle blocks.
just have to experiment
time in the boat (conditioning) helps a LOT
by Larry Horne
Sun Dec 29, 2013 6:03 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: An Honest Salesman
Replies: 17
Views: 13792

Re: An Honest Salesman

..really important always. I don't think a wobbly boat is high performance. I think a high performance canoe for whitewater must have a good degree of initial stability, and any canoe that has poor initial stability is going to hold most paddlers back. No matter how experienced they are. Initial sta...
by Larry Horne
Fri Dec 20, 2013 2:57 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Wet suit vs dry suit
Replies: 14
Views: 8552

Re: Wet suit vs dry suit

Might as well start out with a wet suit.
That way you will really appreciate the comfort of the drysuit when you get one.
by Larry Horne
Wed Nov 27, 2013 3:20 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Thigh strap/hip pad locations
Replies: 14
Views: 8506

Re: Thigh strap/hip pad locations

what cheajack said, that's the cool guy way. There has been overlap in every c1 I've set up. It's no biggy. If the hip pad fits the rim good, the strap putting pressure on it is not an issue. But some rims are a funky shape and the plastic hip pad doesn't fit very well, so just modify the hip pad if...
by Larry Horne
Sat Nov 23, 2013 12:23 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C1 knee strap placement
Replies: 32
Views: 19920

Re: C1 knee strap placement

Thanks OC. A few cboaters do appreciate the value of functional art :wink: There are only 11 of those saddles out there. 9 guys jumped on the first and only run offer. I decided while building that batch that I would do no more. While I really enjoyed the process of design & creation and loved learn...
by Larry Horne
Sun Nov 17, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C1 knee strap placement
Replies: 32
Views: 19920

Re: C1 knee strap placement

Agree with gonzo that the ratchets are terrible realease mechanisms. I don't like them for thigh straps for that reason. I hear there are some that work good but I haven't seen them. I can't imagine getting in trouble when the strap is way down at the knee though. If the straps are low they will be ...