favorite c1 playboat conversion?

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favorite c1 playboat conversion?

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and why? loved my bigez but i'll be looking for something a little sportier this spring perhaps.
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I just happen to have a big ez that my son abandoned. What are the chances of seeing some pictures of your conversion?Thanks.
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Here's my Big EZ: http://cboats.net/c_db/list.php?type=5& ... 2&name=Big EZ

No outfitting pics for the Big EZ, but the Forplay I did is the same set-up: http://cboats.net/c_db/list.php?type=5& ... me=Forplay
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Crazy 88 all the way:

Carve, carve, carve, carve, BLUNT!, carve, carve, 180, Carve, carve CARVE, [fail at] Airscrew....

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Post by jrsh92 »

Anyone tried the Project series? I haven't heard much reference to C-1 converting those... I tripped across this video and the guy seems to be having a LOT of fun with it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEjRADz-cJM
But I'm not sure if that reflects well on the boat or just the paddler
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The WS EZ series made and make outstanding C1s but the design is not current if you are interested in the new moves, etc. But, it is still makes a wonderful C1 conversion!
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I have converted the project's predessesor, a WS transformer 2. I really like it but it is very, very, very slow. But from what I hear from kayakers, is the transformer is stickier in a hole, which I like cause we c-boaters do not have as much forward power to stay in a hole as kayakers do. Once again it is an older boat so I am sure there are better boats out there.
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Robson Red Fred

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It's the only "kayak" I'd never get rid of. :wink:
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Rad 185

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I've been having fun in the Bliss Stick RAD 185
Its not about the approach. Its about control in the hole.
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Post by orky »

love my all star but at the same time i got a soft spot for my sub 7
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Post by oopsiflipped »

any answer to 'why' part for those who got past the ez series? wondering about specific hull features that differentiate from other boats
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