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- 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,...
- 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 ...
- 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
- 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.
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.
- 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 .
- Fri May 16, 2014 2:15 pm
- Forum: C Videos
- Topic: Scotland OC1
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4990
Re: Scotland OC1
I know, but first I have to put my newly learned or confirmed skills to practiceJimW wrote: You have to come back Jan, you only just scratched the surface!
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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!
I'm going back for sure!
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
Sweet, would be great if you could join in
- 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
- 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!
Thx!