Need suggestions from Slalom paddlers

Wendy · Post by **Wendy** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 11:11 pm

Hi! I started racing last year- using my Ocoee. I would like to paddle a glass boat too. What suggestions do ya'll have? There is a non-race layup Edge for sale. Thanks.

Bob P · Post by **Bob P** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 12:31 am

Millbrook Ignitor or Rumba. Get a race-weight layup.

You'll come to hate your Ocoee.

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 12:41 am

If you're looking at the Edge that was posted on Boater Talk, it's 35-40lbs.

That's as much as tupperware. Here is the description that was sent to me:

Subject: RE: Edge Slalom OC-1
> The boat is in great shape. Paddled less than 10 times. It is not a race
> layup so it can actually have a chance of surviving a rock hit. My best
> guess for weight is around 35-40 lbs without airbags. I will try to get a
> photo. I don't have a camera but may be able to get hold of one for a photo
> or two.

Wendy · Post by **Wendy** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 1:58 am

Yep- I was looking at the one on Boater Talk- just a 2 1/2 hour drive away.

NateOC · Post by **NateOC** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 2:15 am

I can recomend the Ignitor for a glass boat, but if you want a fast boat that's a bit tougher then glass, check out the Esquif Spark! I'm probably going to get one in the next month or so.

Nate

Wendy · Post by **Wendy** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:15 am

A boat from Kaz would be great. To use it this season I would have to find a ride-assuming he has a boat available.

Wendy · Post by **Wendy** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:49 am

Okay- can a Rumba race in Championship with the length less than 13 feet?

Craig Smerda · Post by **Craig Smerda** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 1:23 pm

Kaz boats are awesome race boats and priced very fair for what ou get.

Lightweight Edges are hard to find (Check with Phil Foti--Alabama).

MR Twisters are fun boats too.

Although not 13-2 the Spark might be a good choice if you don't want to ever have to fix fiberglass. The boat is fast, responsive and fairly light for tupperware.

John Coraor · Post by **John Coraor** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 5:46 pm

Wendy:

It is my understanding that any boat shorter than 3 meters (13' 2") would have to race as either a REC boat or in the X-boat class. See http://users.bestweb.net/~keech/oc-rules4.htm for the Open Boat Slalom rules.

John

bearboater · Post by **bearboater** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 3:21 am

the rumba however cool, and exciting looking as it may be, cannot race in the 'race' class, its the rear half of a race boat, making it 100% race boat, but it cant qualify.
not like i felt i really had anything to add, but the irony was there.
i like to paddle.
cheers
-isaac

Wendy · Post by **Wendy** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 3:50 am

By the September 2005 Slalom rules for RAC OC1 open, masters, women, juniors (any length) the Rumba should be able to be in RAC.

John Coraor · Post by **John Coraor** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:08 pm

Aha! Could it be that Keech hasn't posted the latest OC Slalom rules? Thanks for the update Wendy!

Bob P · Post by **Bob P** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:55 pm

See http://users.bestweb.net/%7Ekeech/oc-rule4.pdf

victor · Post by **victor** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 1:15 am

We build Edge OC-1's Just to let you know.. All carbon ultra race layup is about 19 lbs. ClassFive boats..

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Need suggestions from Slalom paddlers

Need suggestions from Slalom paddlers

Thanks guys

Anyone headed frm New Jersey towards the Southeast

New Hampshire rather than New Jersey

Rumba by posted rules should qualify

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