C1 for Heavy paddlers

mtnfir · Post by **mtnfir** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:02 pm

Hey all, I've been paddling oc1 for about 10 years now. I am considering the possiblity of switching to C1. I currently paddle a mad river outrage x. I weigh about 255. Are there any c1s that could handle my massiveness? If so, what are they?
Thanks

East Coast Canoes · Post by **East Coast Canoes** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:41 pm

Carl, what type of boating? River running, river/playing, or creeking? I have a few C1 available for heavy paddlers , with new straps and outfitting. Let me know. John

kaz · Post by **kaz** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:43 pm

Hahn.

mtnfir · Post by **mtnfir** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:58 pm

I just got introduced to creeking and loved it. For the most part I've been running Section 9 of the french broad, the nanty, and the pigeon.

jim gross · Post by **jim gross** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:11 pm

Dude,

A Cascade would be great for an old, new, and large, creeker. Enjoy. There is also a guy on the board trading an Atom for a 11' canoe, what could an extra foot hurt?

Jim

ClassFive Boats · Post by **ClassFive Boats** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:52 pm

At 255 a Cascade would not be big enough as a creeker I think. An atom? no way as a creeker at 255lbs. . A hahn like Kaz said is a BIG boat. Charlie Walbridge is about 255lbs / 6' 2" I believe and creeks a modified hahn ( 11 1/2 feet long) on just about anything.

kaz · Post by **kaz** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:52 am

A Modified Czech is even bigger than a Hahn, and you can have a 10"- 12" saddle with no problem.

Jkaz

jrsh92 · Post by **jrsh92** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:06 am

The Atom's not a creeker in the first place.

kabuki_blaze · Post by **kabuki_blaze** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:33 am

I am 220 on a good day and I have been paddling a Hahn (actually borrowing Charlie Walbridge's for a test drive), its a good boat, creeks or big water, very stable, but heavy, a good river runner, not much of a playboat.

jim gross · Post by **jim gross** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:37 am

I have been creekin in an Atom

xmas0c1c1k1 · Post by **xmas0c1c1k1** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:24 am

JEFE GRANDE

jrsh92 · Post by **jrsh92** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:25 am

That doesn't mean it's the best boat for the job, especially not for someone who weighs 255 pounds, even if it might work for you

marclamenace · Post by **marclamenace** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:50 am

Would a remix 79 be a little small ya'll? worth a try for sure if you stumble along one. If you like its size it rocks.

TheKrikkitWars · Post by **TheKrikkitWars** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:35 am

Jefe Grande and Remix 79 convertions or a Pyranha Everest convertion, I know people heavier than you (by maybe 30lb or more) who paddle the everest and get on with it really well.

Post by **sbroam** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:55 am

I've only seen one Everest and when parked next to my Spanish Fly, it looked like it had comparable volume! That's a big boat - I'd thgink it is worth a try.