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by Kelly-Rand
Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C1 & C2 Boating
Replies: 20
Views: 28865

Re: C1 & C2 Boating

Nice to hear from you Mike. Yes, the lighter weight does translate into quicker response, a more nimble feel. But, I've been paddling the Storm Chaser on this run most exclusively because it is much more suited to it. The SC will surf just about anything you point it at as long as you can get to it....
by Kelly-Rand
Tue Apr 07, 2020 11:21 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C1 & C2 Boating
Replies: 20
Views: 28865

Re: C1 & C2 Boating

Well here it is the beginning of April and I've one WW run under my belt in a new C1. Not new in design but never seen WW till this past weekend. I purchased one of two Glass Atoms offered for sale here on Cboats back last October. Just getting the boat from NC to Boston was quite the endeavor betwe...
by Kelly-Rand
Wed Oct 02, 2019 12:59 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships
Replies: 0
Views: 12458

ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships

Last weekend I caught the last of the slalom championship heats in Spain. The events I saw were the semi finals for men's C1 and K1, and the women's C1 and men's K1 finals. I thought the course was very challenging but not exciting. The downstream gates were more entertaining to me than the more cha...
by Kelly-Rand
Sun Sep 22, 2019 12:11 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Long Boating
Replies: 4
Views: 6218

Re: Long Boating

Roy, My first time on the Dead in 2000 I was guided by someone paddling long boat through Poplar running the left side line. I've thought of bringing a booster block on the Dead but the problem is I can't remember which rapids would be suitable or there order to drop down to the stable seat height. ...
by Kelly-Rand
Tue Sep 17, 2019 1:25 am
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: C1 and C2 for sale - Update
Replies: 9
Views: 11681

Re: C1 and C2 for sale - Update

Very nice description of C2 performance characteristics. I wish I had room and could justify another boat like the Storm Giant. I think any of the C2's discussed here would be fun and much different from your OC experience. The River Elf will be the most satisfying because if it is anything like the...
by Kelly-Rand
Wed Sep 11, 2019 1:08 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Long Boating
Replies: 4
Views: 6218

Long Boating

This past August I tried something different on one of my favorite rivers to prolong my river enjoyment, which was to take my 16' tandem down instead of a C1. The Dead river in Maine is a 15 mile run that has always challenged my kneeling stamina and this year I decided I wanted to be able to smile ...
by Kelly-Rand
Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:52 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C1 & C2 Boating
Replies: 20
Views: 28865

Re: C1 & C2 Boating

Well continuing on my monologue here I recently picked up a new boat that is completely out of my paddling experience, a play boat C1. It is the Wheelboy recently listed here. I have no idea whether it will become a regular in my boat rotation. I do know that it is easy to roll and surprisingly stab...
by Kelly-Rand
Fri Jun 07, 2019 9:56 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C1 & C2 Boating
Replies: 20
Views: 28865

Re: C1 & C2 Boating

Nice tale David, I hope that it continues to evolve. I was 48 when I switched from OC to C1 and my first boat was a Gyromax. It took me two years to get comfortable and have a roll, and then I was not satisfied with the G-max any more. It was fine as a down river runner but cross current moves and c...
by Kelly-Rand
Tue May 14, 2019 12:22 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C1 & C2 Boating
Replies: 20
Views: 28865

C1 & C2 Boating

I'm interested in hearing about C-boaters experience with a new decked boat of theirs. I've been paddling C-boats since about 2000, starting with a Gyromax and quickly graduating to an Atom and Frachella Viper, which are still used by me. I have now since 2015 a River Elf Storm Chaser that I have be...
by Kelly-Rand
Fri May 03, 2019 1:57 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Spring 2019 Armada
Replies: 14
Views: 11931

Re: Spring 2019 Armada

Adam, Glad to hear you had good level on the NB. A lot of natural flow rivers were up in the area so that contributed to the low turn out. In brief conversations with other boaters in the NE I get a sense that there has been a noticeable drop off in numbers. Among the people I canoe with that seems ...
by Kelly-Rand
Wed Apr 24, 2019 10:52 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Spring 2019 Armada
Replies: 14
Views: 11931

Re: Spring 2019 Armada

Looks like it is going to be a beautiful weekend to enjoy. My most memorable armadas was the year when there were heavy rainstorms that brought the river up higher than normal release levels and we put in in pea soup fog that limited visibility to maybe 100 yards. It was so surreal, sounds seemed mu...
by Kelly-Rand
Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:54 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: River Elf Storm Giant
Replies: 11
Views: 14174

Re: River Elf Storm Giant

Looks real nice. Can't wait to hear how it paddles.
by Kelly-Rand
Wed Mar 13, 2019 4:57 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Spring 2019 Armada
Replies: 14
Views: 11931

Re: Spring 2019 Armada

Adam,

Currently I'm scheduled to join a group canoe camping in Smoke Hole Canyon that weekend. If the water is too low there then I may join you at the North Branch.
by Kelly-Rand
Tue Jun 26, 2018 1:47 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Winni River Days 6/24/2018
Replies: 0
Views: 3508

Winni River Days 6/24/2018

I showed up at the river after I saw the gauge rising to be pleasantly surprised to be at a well organised event with free / donation accepted shuttle for this short but sweet run. https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/3057/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; You can...
by Kelly-Rand
Fri Jun 22, 2018 1:56 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: 20/20 At Zoar Gap On The Deerfield
Replies: 5
Views: 5782

Re: 20/20 At Zoar Gap On The Deerfield

Mikey, It surfs just about anything you park it on, big or little. It's quick to go to where you point it but it has a top speed that makes it less enjoyable on rivers that have long pools between rapids. I like it on the loop at the Lower Yough but I wouldn't take it to Bruners. For a C1 with no ed...