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by Shep
Sun Sep 01, 2013 5:46 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Canoe instruction... why do so few of us pay for it?
Replies: 81
Views: 41105

Re: Canoe instruction... why do so few of us pay for it?

At the NOC slalom nationals, I got to chat with Carole Westwood a couple of times. She mentioned that they (often, sometimes, occasionally?) come down to run a clinic on the Dryway. I would LOVE to take that clinic!
by Shep
Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:48 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Canoe instruction... why do so few of us pay for it?
Replies: 81
Views: 41105

Re: Canoe instruction... why do so few of us pay for it?

Tommy McGnarlz, I don't think I could offend you no matter how hard I tried. :roll: :D

Shep
by Shep
Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:19 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Canoe instruction... why do so few of us pay for it?
Replies: 81
Views: 41105

Re: Canoe instruction... why do so few of us pay for it?

Tommy, I do hope my comments didn't offend. I think what you are saying is very what you are saying. I agree it is very challenign to offer a formal "next step" for learning. I also like Sir Adam's post outlining the differences... One big difference between paddling and the ski industry is the ease...
by Shep
Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:04 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Canoe instruction... why do so few of us pay for it?
Replies: 81
Views: 41105

Re: Canoe instruction... why do so few of us pay for it?

New auto-replace software? Maybe he meant to say "kayaking". :)
by Shep
Wed Aug 21, 2013 5:01 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Canoe instruction... why do so few of us pay for it?
Replies: 81
Views: 41105

Re: Canoe instruction... why do so few of us pay for it?

My background is similar to truckeeboater's, and I am a level 4 ACA instructor. I have been out of pocket as this thread was developing, but I have found the comments all fascinating. Particularly comments by truckeeboater, Hazard Harry, Tommy, and Smurfwarrior. I have some thoughts specifically rel...
by Shep
Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:04 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Idaho Boater seeking Canoe Advice
Replies: 11
Views: 7280

Re: Idaho Boater seeking Canoe Advice

ian123 wrote:I d choose an ocoee over a spark.... almost as fast, quite a bit drier and better for surfing.
And quickly becoming almost impossible to find... :-?
by Shep
Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:02 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: attainment?
Replies: 10
Views: 6562

Re: attainment?

Just means moving upstream against the current, generally eddy-hopping and using features to make upstream progress.
by Shep
Tue Aug 20, 2013 6:36 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Idaho Boater seeking Canoe Advice
Replies: 11
Views: 7280

Re: Idaho Boater seeking Canoe Advice

Are you looking for OC or C1? Larry Horne is a dedicated C1er, and not that far from you (relatively). He might have some suggestions. Seems like there are tons of good options for conversions out there these days, and hulls can be found for cheap if you are patient.

Good Luck!
Shep
by Shep
Thu Aug 08, 2013 2:10 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Royalex is dead?
Replies: 40
Views: 26515

Re: Royalex is dead?

If it says Royalex, or Royalite, it is Poly One, and it is effected.
by Shep
Thu Aug 08, 2013 1:17 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: What happened to Mohawk Phiend?
Replies: 12
Views: 5423

Re: What happened to Mohawk Phiend?

Richard, I know it's probably not a many-hands-make-light-work situation, but I would love to come down to Fort Smith and help if I can. Should have lots of free time in September.

Thanks,
Paul
by Shep
Sun Aug 04, 2013 1:06 pm
Forum: Just Starting out? Check here!
Topic: Helmets
Replies: 3
Views: 7728

Re: Helmets

Ventilation depends much on what you are paddling, and how often you swim and/or roll! :) No company will offer a helmet with the level of ventilation you see in bike helmets, but most companies have offerings with at least a moderate amount of ventilation. I would encourage you to look for a helmet...
by Shep
Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Pump Question - retire or not
Replies: 3
Views: 1891

Re: Pump Question - retire or not

How much do you trust the battery? If it's a lithium ion or similar, I would worry about what kind of short circuit current you might have if the pump REALLY gives up on you. I say get a new one.
by Shep
Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:44 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Pump Adhesives
Replies: 15
Views: 6047

Re: Pump Adhesives

I believe that it requires weldwood green can for pumps. ALthough I've heard some people get better results with Aquaseal if you aren't using an Atwood.
by Shep
Tue Jul 30, 2013 1:22 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Pumps
Replies: 121
Views: 46507

Re: Pumps

Hardest creek I've ever paddled (maybe a IV, maybe a V) I swam, and ended up hanging from a tree with one arm and holding my boat with the other hand, wondering how long I was going to be able to keep my boat from going down the river with 200 pounds of water in it. When people finally got close eno...
by Shep
Thu Jul 25, 2013 6:17 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Millbrook news
Replies: 24
Views: 9540

Re: Millbrook news

Kaz's boats generally have a "Cab forward" or "fishform" design. Looking at the side view at the top of this page (http://www.millbrookboats.com/solo.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) it looks like more bow (left side) rocker than stern. That would be consistent with the Spark and ...