Necky blunt/H3 255?

[aldenb]

has anyone paddled either the Blunt or the H3 255 these as a C-1? are they stable?

Alden

[mshelton]

I have a H3 255. It being my first C1 I haven't paddled any other C1s to compare stability too but it feels pretty stable to me. If your near Richmond, VA you are more than welcome to check it out. Also I have to travel to DE and PHI about once a month and can bring it up there if you live near.

[cosmik]

I have a friend who paddles a Blunt and really likes it. It seem's fast and stable, and the only drawback I have heard about it is the flat bottom can be a little painful on big drops and it's heavy. The flat bottom thing obviously isn't a concern though if you're looking at the H3.
will

[Jan_dettmer]

I paddled my Blunt today for the first time (on the lower Gordon River, Vanc Island which is a good 3-3+ run at that waterlevel). It took some adjustment for me since I am not used to C1 creekboats. I tipped over since I ecpected the boat would carve but it did not (I know, it was kind of clear that it wouldnt but I was just so used to boats that do carve, so I had to find out the hard way).
After the first two drops, I got out the knife and lowered the seat since I felt pretty unstable. The boat does not have much primary stability. But with the lower seat it felt A LOT better. Secondary stability is pretty good.

All in all, I quite like the boat. It is pretty fast (compared to a quake) and punches holes nicely. It does boof on command. Sometimes it feels (I'm 170 lbs) like it is loosing its line sideways.

Necky cockpits suck. They are so narrow. I might change the cocpit a bit so my thighs fit in more easy.

Jan

[aldenb]

thanks guys for the info. mshelton, i may take you up on your kind offer sometime! i may be down in DC again (just got back) after christmas, maybe i could come down and paddle the james or something with you.

will, who was your friend and does he live near new england? im thinking demo. i imagine necky must be pretty big down in new zeland, no? that and bliss stick, right?

take care
Alden

[cosmik]

Actually, my friend lives in West Virginia. But...when I bought my witch from a guy in Warren, VT last year he gave me the name of a necky rep that lives in maine. I forgot his name, but he paddles C-1 and has a blunt. If you asked on the necky forum on BT I'm sure you could find it. I'll try to think of it as well. Necky's are actually pretty popular down here, as are prijon and Bliss Stick. I'm going to try to find an H2 to use though to creek in if I can. Wish they had Huck's down here. Anyways, good luck finding that guy. If i find anything out I'll keep you posted.
Will

[aldenb]

will, i know exactly who this necky rep is. i will get in touch. dang, why didnt i think of that? that's for the reminder!
AB

[Bernie]

from Morgantown W.Va. is Jay Diddy.

[cosmik...]

that would be correct.