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by jakke
Thu Nov 20, 2014 7:48 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: A bit scared....
Replies: 33
Views: 18879

Re: A bit scared....

Sounds to me you guys can, and have to, do a lot by yourselves. And it's possible, though not as fast as with dedicated instruction. I've trained a few guys who have no local access to instruction, not even national when talking ww canoeing. My approach there was to get the foundations really right,...
by jakke
Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:37 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Paddle alone?
Replies: 15
Views: 9876

Re: Paddle alone?

I used to say, no, never paddle alone. Until a friend of mine pointed out that, when guiding a group of inexperienced paddlers, you are on your own. The best you can hope for, is they call emergency services, but you can't expect them to come after you or assist you in any way. And that's true in a ...
by jakke
Tue Jul 29, 2014 6:26 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Gates for boat control
Replies: 3
Views: 3259

Re: Gates for boat control

I can second the Davey Hearn slalom drills, they are simply awesome. I've added some extra variations and exercises to it. Can't link to it for the moment since my site is down for maintenance :cry: :cry:
by jakke
Thu Jun 12, 2014 5:28 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Dragonskin Substitute?
Replies: 7
Views: 4722

Re: Dragonskin Substitute?

A sanding machine, the best tool I've ever gotten for finish touch of minicell! Battery powerd or wired, whatever.
And the cutting I do with a reciprocating saw or a figure saw with a foam-blade. Not as good as a band-saw, but good enough for what I need.
by jakke
Fri May 16, 2014 2:17 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Tow tether suggestions.
Replies: 24
Views: 17928

Re: Tow tether suggestions.

Needed a couple carabs to make clean ends on my throwlines, and they happened to have those BD Magnetron carabs. I took 2 to try them. I like them for sure better then the twist-locks. We'll find out I suppose :).
by jakke
Fri May 16, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: C Videos
Topic: Scotland OC1
Replies: 7
Views: 4990

Re: Scotland OC1

JimW wrote: You have to come back Jan, you only just scratched the surface!
I know, but first I have to put my newly learned or confirmed skills to practice :D
by jakke
Thu May 15, 2014 7:28 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Tow tether suggestions.
Replies: 24
Views: 17928

Re: Tow tether suggestions.

fair point about the self locking carabs. On the other hand, how's the handling of these things with cold & wet hands? Screwgates can unscrew or being forgotten to lock. But some people might never had an autolock carab in their hands (I'm one of those), and might not now how to handle it? Jim, the ...
by jakke
Wed May 14, 2014 3:17 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Tow tether suggestions.
Replies: 24
Views: 17928

Re: Tow tether suggestions.

Jim, - I recognise the use of a tether for easy access to a broached paddler. On the other hand, if he's broached, would a carab on the shoulder strap be much worse? I know that's not releasable, but not releasable versus not able to breath? - self belay, true again, but if you carry a pre-knotted s...
by jakke
Tue May 13, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: C Videos
Topic: Scotland OC1
Replies: 7
Views: 4990

Re: Scotland OC1

Etive, Etive trib, Orchy, all scottisch classics blended in an awesome week

I'm going back for sure!
by jakke
Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: European CBoat Armada 2014
Replies: 50
Views: 30433

Re: European CBoat Armada 2014

camping gear yes, but you might get a tent sorted out, or a place in a tent. Some are in an appartment/house, you might score some floorspace there too? I'm not going to offer other peoples facilities, but those who have something to offer will react I hope. Dinners are no problem, Due to the longer...
by jakke
Thu Apr 24, 2014 6:49 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: European CBoat Armada 2014
Replies: 50
Views: 30433

Re: European CBoat Armada 2014

quick check for the airports: probably not, Austria and Italy are further away. Maybe someone else has more experience with flying into slovenia, I always drive there ... :D Depends a bit on when you're planning to arrive and to leave though. Germany, Austria, Switzerland might be options if you'd a...
by jakke
Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:40 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: European CBoat Armada 2014
Replies: 50
Views: 30433

Re: European CBoat Armada 2014

That would be about 100km, a bit more https://www.google.be/maps/dir/Bovec,+Sloveni%C3%AB/Ljubljana,+Sloveni%C3%AB/@46.2539765,13.4446297,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x477a683c5d0fdefb:0x5d345816713d53fd!2m2!1d13.551683!2d46.3376387!1m5!1m1!1s0x476531f5969886d1:0x400f81c823fec20!2m2!1d14.50...
by jakke
Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:44 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: European CBoat Armada 2014
Replies: 50
Views: 30433

Re: European CBoat Armada 2014

plenty of options most of the time in May, june, early july. Depends a bit on what you want.

Sweet, would be great if you could join in :D
by jakke
Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:28 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: European CBoat Armada 2014
Replies: 50
Views: 30433

Re: European CBoat Armada 2014

planning on joining in Kaz? Soca is a classic, just hope for the brilliant blue water, not the creamy white. The blue adds an extra dimension to the Soca :)
by jakke
Fri Apr 18, 2014 6:48 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: European CBoat Armada 2014
Replies: 50
Views: 30433

Re: European CBoat Armada 2014

I'll be there Flo, don't know exactly when I'll be in Slovenia though. Regular food for Sat plz.

Thx!