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ghetto johnny · Post by **ghetto johnny** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 2:24 am

hello everyone,
my name is john cartwright
i recently switched over to OC1
i was a pro mountain biker and non frequent rec boater and due to a injury i'm now a full time oc guy
i recently bought a ROBSON CUFLY (i know not excatly a perfect beginner boat)
and was wondering about some help
i live in theCincy,Ohio area and was wondering if any other OC people live in the area?
also i recently found Craig Smerda's site on outfitting the boats and it was great .
but i'm looking for more info on actually paddling and trick "how-to's"
i have taken it on the lower new and swam a few times but want to improve badly
any help would be greatly apppreciated
John C.
Fairfield,Ohio

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 4:15 pm

Welcome to the T-grip!

I don't do tricks or paddle OC-1, so can't help much with technique tips.

But the swimming on the New might mean the best way to spend the next couple months is in a swimming pool training that ROBSON CUFLY to roll.

There are paddling clubs in Ohio (Keelhaulers http://www.keelhauler.org/) and Kentucky (Bluegrass Wildwater http://www.surfbwa.org/index.html) that might be holding pool sessions for practice and/or instruction. Joining a local paddling club is the fastest way develop techniques (and friends) for paddling almost every kind of boat or water.

Good luck.

BTW, is there any whitewater near Cinncinatti?