Necky Zip as a c-1?

[HazMatt]

Howdy. I have a chance to pick up a converted Zip for a good price. Does anyone have any experience with this boat as a c-1? My 2 concerns are that the boat will be too edgy for a semi beginner ( paddled a switch k-1 once and I thought it was edgy, but I was also kinda loose in it), and 2, the narrow cockpit. Any thoughts or comments appreciated. Thanks!

-Matt

[marshwater]

unless you weigh 140 or have tiny bird legs the cockpit is too narrow. i weigh 180 and have bird sticks and could only stay in a blunt for 2 minutes. the blunt has same CP as the zip. otherwise the boat would be great.

[Paolo]

It's a great boat for big guys althought the cockpit is narrow, but the space "in" the cockpit is enough. If you stay low enough you'll have no problem with the cockpit.