Where does one go from here?

Attila · Post by **Attila** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:05 pm

I have been paddling my Zephyr for about two years now, I have a 99.9% role in the pool. Zephyr is a very nice, fast, and in my opinion very forgiving first boat to learn. But where does one go from here? My question is what is the next logical step to accelerate my learning? Do I stay with OC1 or should I try C1. The only other boat I tried was a Spanish Fly which I liked very much for its playfulness. I am 6' tall and 240lb.

Thanks

Attila

the great gonzo · Post by **the great gonzo** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:50 pm

It depends on where you want to take it. There is no 'logical step' per se to take, i.e. it all depends on what direction you want to take your boating to. Are you more interested in riverrunning or playing? Are you drawn towards running big water or is it more low volume steep creeks that appeal to you? What your next step should be depends on where you want to take your boating to.

Attila · Post by **Attila** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:48 pm

A bit of every thing. River running for sure but I also like to park and play. With the rivers that I am running (Elora Gorge,Lower Madawaska,)

philcanoe · Post by **philcanoe** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:12 pm

from there...

I'd suggest paddling it anywhere and everywhere, until completely worn out and useless... then you'll know

keez · Post by **keez** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:56 pm

Attila,
Lets meet at Palmerfest, you can try my S. Fly again. Great boat for park-n-play, long as I can borrow the Zephyr for slalom.
Geoff

msims · Post by **msims** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:43 pm

Ditto... you can try my two c1's if you want...

Super-Fun and Wavesport Y - You should even be able to fit them.

Geoff, I definitely wanna try the fly.

mattm · Post by **mattm** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:46 am

you should try poling.
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/25 ... 6337NTHEkw
it's fun, easy on the knees, and has taught me a lot about reading rivers and has shown me new lines thru old rapids. don't need as much water as paddling either, plus you don't need a shuttle. just some extra fun in an open boat

Attila · Post by **Attila** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:05 am

Hi Geoff I'll see you at Palmer Fest. I 'll set up camp at Jessups early Friday morning, can't wait to paddle your fly again. Jamie put a bulkhead in for my zephyr and he did a great job what a difference.
msims thank you for the offer, and I am most definitely will try your c1's.

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