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by Kelly-Rand
Wed Jun 20, 2018 1:16 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: 20/20 At Zoar Gap On The Deerfield
Replies: 5
Views: 5801

Re: 20/20 At Zoar Gap On The Deerfield

The posted level was 800 CFS. I would say that it was probably correct.

This past weekend the posted level was 900, but calculating the downstream inflows before the guage led us to believe the actual was nearer 1000 CFS. The holes were much wider.
by Kelly-Rand
Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:46 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: 20/20 At Zoar Gap On The Deerfield
Replies: 5
Views: 5801

20/20 At Zoar Gap On The Deerfield

Last weekend friends paddled the Deerfield river and produced this short video of us running Zoar Gap at the end. The video features two Millbrook boats first the Red/Black themed Shacho and then the Gray 20/20. At the end is myself in a blue and white Storm Chaser. https://vimeo.com/274292801" oncl...
by Kelly-Rand
Sun Apr 22, 2018 12:09 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: New Air Bags
Replies: 13
Views: 10897

Re: New Air Bags

Thanks for all the input. One bag is in and I'm working on the lacing cage for the second. New question or observation. I've only had one other open canoe that I sold ten years ago and stopped paddling almost 17 years ago about the time of the first Hudson Armada. I've paddled decked boats exclusive...
by Kelly-Rand
Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:37 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: New Air Bags
Replies: 13
Views: 10897

Re: New Air Bags

Thanks for reply.

Do you have a picture of a ball inflater or can you describe it in more detail? Or are you talking about the little needle that you use to inflate footballs etc...?
by Kelly-Rand
Thu Apr 12, 2018 11:19 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: New Air Bags
Replies: 13
Views: 10897

New Air Bags

I ordered and received two new nylon bags from Mohawk Canoes and haven't put them in the canoe yet but I note that there is no tube and roberts valve just a fast fill port for an electric pump. So how do I adjust the air pressure when I'm on a multi day trip or even between cloud and sunshine? Is th...
by Kelly-Rand
Tue Aug 29, 2017 1:48 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C1 to OC1 or not
Replies: 11
Views: 17692

Re: C1 to OC1 or not

Paul, I have raised the saddle, and that has helped but I can see there is a limit of diminishing returns. The higher you raise the saddle the less likely your thigh straps will hold you in the boat longer than one or two roll attempts. I think there is a video of me rolling your Viper at the play w...
by Kelly-Rand
Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:55 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C1 to OC1 or not
Replies: 11
Views: 17692

Re: C1 to OC1 or not

Thanks guys for your perspective. I can say that kboating is not an option, my back would not take it, C1 is therapy. I will stick with the C1's as it just doesn't make sense to make a huge investment in glass open boats, because no one boat is going to be satisfactory on every river I paddle. What ...
by Kelly-Rand
Tue Aug 22, 2017 1:50 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C1 to OC1 or not
Replies: 11
Views: 17692

C1 to OC1 or not

I've been paddling C1's exclusively for 16 years and still enjoy the ride. As I get older it becomes evident that I will have to consider transitioning to something that is easier on my knees, or is that a misconception? I ask because I spent a day in a boat I really like, a Shacho, and yes it allow...
by Kelly-Rand
Tue May 23, 2017 5:38 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: East Coast Armada
Replies: 9
Views: 8385

Re: East Coast Armada

Well its been a month since the last post. I will be down in McHenry to start on Friday visiting fellow C1er Walt. Hoping the forecasted rain brings the regions rivers back up to Aprils bounty. Is there any schedule for the squirt worlds, time of day for events etc..? I didn't see anything on Angst ...
by Kelly-Rand
Tue Apr 11, 2017 12:36 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Boat of the Week - Dagger Atom
Replies: 19
Views: 34904

Re: Boat of the Week - Dagger Atom

I would say that 170 to 200 lbs is the sweet spot for this boat. I think if you are tall you have more leverage to make those stern pivots at a lighter weight. I have to say that when I started paddling the Atom I was in the upper 160's in weight but I'm 6'4 in height and did swim alot. When I start...
by Kelly-Rand
Wed Mar 15, 2017 2:03 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: East Coast Armada
Replies: 9
Views: 8385

Re: East Coast Armada

I think I could make arrangements to be there.
There's a new place in Accident MD that would be great to have an informal gathering. I'll have to google for it but Moon is part of the name. It is about 20 minutes from the Upper Yough put in.
by Kelly-Rand
Tue Oct 25, 2016 1:12 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Full cut Acrobat?
Replies: 5
Views: 8698

Re: Full cut Acrobat?

Wildwater2 I would agree with Adam, the Viper is a great cruiser and if you want something less demanding a modern slalom boat by Vajda or Galasport can be a great all around river runner. Low volume boats require you to work the run and don't know that the marginal increase in volume of a full cut ...
by Kelly-Rand
Thu Sep 08, 2016 12:50 am
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: WTB: Millbrook Defiant
Replies: 5
Views: 6809

Re: WTB: Millbrook Defiant

Last I checked this one is still for sale. Great condition.

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by Kelly-Rand
Tue Sep 06, 2016 11:38 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Ceemweaver and Riot Groove for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 5973

Re: Ceemweaver and Riot Groove for sale

I'm 6'4" and the Ceemweaver is the only mystery boat that I could get in.
by Kelly-Rand
Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:29 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Curved blade versus flat blade
Replies: 27
Views: 21689

Re: Curved blade versus flat blade

I feel and hear a high frequency flutter or rip under water when transitioning quickly from my offside back to onside. Has anyone else noticed this? Yes, when new this is common, but it went away and I have not experienced it in recent memory. My Mitchell is 13 years old, so maybe like a plaster tr...