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- Wed Aug 12, 2015 1:02 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Why are paddles feathered? Why not symmetrical?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3429
Re: Why are paddles feathered? Why not symmetrical?
There is no logical reason what so ever for feather This thread has some useful information in it, also the photo is telling http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=114183&p=747164&hilit=feather#p747164 Very interesting thread you posted. So for the long older style boats and r...
- Mon Aug 10, 2015 1:26 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Why are paddles feathered? Why not symmetrical?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3429
Re: Why are paddles feathered? Why not symmetrical?
This is my theory: Hold your paddle vertically in front of you with yours arms straight and your right hand at the top. If you were to look from above (along the length of the paddle shaft) there would be an angle between your arms that form a triangle with the distance between your shoulders formin...
- Sat Mar 21, 2015 1:41 am
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Cutting weight from Mamba 8.1
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1828
Re: Cutting weight from Mamba 8.1
Hi, I have a Mamba 8.1 ergo creek outfitting. Manufacturer specs reckon this weighs in at 21kg but it always feels heavy so I weighed it the other day and it is about 100g from 24kg (23.9kg on my digital scales) I've not been weighing boats, but I have weighed my roof rack, uprights and paddle. A p...
- Mon Jan 12, 2015 11:04 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Overhang
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2119
Re: Overhang
Summery here easier to understand. http://assets.highways.gov.uk/specialist-information/abnormal-loads-industry-guidelines/A_brief_guide_to_overhanging_loads.pdf What about width requirements? "If the load does not extend beyond the longitudinal plane passing through the extreme projecting point on...
- Thu Dec 11, 2014 11:46 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: The problem with BA sizing...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2660
Re: The problem with BA sizing...
I wear a Palm Amp M/L but according to my weight I should wear an XL/XXL. The XL/XXL seemed to be fitted for heavy fat people but not heavy tall 6'6" people like me. The XL/XXL was not comfortable as it was too wide and bulky. The label on the M/L says 50-70kg paddler weight, 70N buoyancy. I weigh a...
- Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:26 am
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Unusual Boat storage
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2110
Re: Unusual Boat storage
I also live in a terraced house. My playboat is stored in the loft - lots of space up there but cover the cockpit as you don't want to get dust from the loft insulation inside.
I previously lived in a flat where I kept my boat stood up on end in the corner of my bathroom.
I previously lived in a flat where I kept my boat stood up on end in the corner of my bathroom.
- Mon Nov 03, 2014 12:39 am
- Forum: Canoeing
- Topic: J-stroke vs Stern rudder
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3546
Re: J-stroke vs Stern rudder
Have a look at the September edition of Canoe Focus - on page 42 there is an article by Karl Midlane from Plas Y Brenin that explains about them and when they can be best used.
- Wed Oct 29, 2014 1:07 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring Kayaks For Sale
- Topic: For Sale – 6 RX3000 Plastic polo boats
- Replies: 7
- Views: 778
Re: For Sale – 6 RX3000 Plastic polo boats
PM sent - very interested in all 6 boats.
- Tue Oct 14, 2014 1:00 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Access Rights
- Replies: 56
- Views: 6457
Re: Access Rights
the depth of ill-feeling between anglers and kayakers on the Dee has been known for a number of years You have written this as if the ill-feeling is a 2-way thing, but in my experience the selfish behaviour has all come from the angler's side. I am very happy to share all rivers with anyone that us...
- Sun Aug 31, 2014 11:34 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: dee access
- Replies: 89
- Views: 9916
Re: dee access
"You are politely requested to respect these times"
I politely refuse.
"Please note that canoe rolls and other ‘acrobatics’ are only allowed in areas designated by posts with green markings"
If no rolling is allowed are they saying that we should all swim if we capsize?
I politely refuse.
"Please note that canoe rolls and other ‘acrobatics’ are only allowed in areas designated by posts with green markings"
If no rolling is allowed are they saying that we should all swim if we capsize?
- Thu Aug 14, 2014 12:43 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Sweet - I know this has been questioned before but.....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1973
Re: Sweet - I know this has been questioned before but.....
Snow sports are what happens when water sports go sub-zero?
- Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:57 pm
- Forum: Competition Gear For Sale
- Topic: Wanted: BIG Polo boat for 100kg 6'6" paddler
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1015
Wanted: BIG Polo boat for 100kg 6'6" paddler
Hi I'm just starting to play polo again so I'm looking for a composite polo boat. I'm 6'6" and 100kg (15 1/2 stone) so a BIG one with lots of foot room. Would need to be fairly cheap - I was thinking of up to around £200, but depends on the boat on offer. I'd consider a "project" boat that is in nee...
- Tue Mar 04, 2014 11:43 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Proposed restrictions on Wye between Glasbury and Hay
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1827
Re: Proposed restrictions on Wye between Glasbury and Hay
I Goggled it and came up with this: "The Wye Usk Foundation are considering lifting the access period conditions to the popular Glasbury to Hay stretch of the Wye and would like to know the comments, feedback and notes you may have on agreeing to these proposals for access:" http://www.swoapg.org.uk...
- Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:25 pm
- Forum: Products and Media
- Topic: Immersion Research UK Stock Order
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1336
Re: Immersion Research UK Stock Order
I am interested in an I.R. Supermodel Drysuit (XXL) and a union suit (XXL) I can't work out if these are actually in stock in the UK - the I.R. UK site states that the drysuit is in stock at £480, but when I look at the inventory in Europe it is not on the list. Does that mean that it will ship from...
- Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:57 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Tonight's entertainment
- Replies: 3
- Views: 682
Re: Tonight's entertainment
They took part in the race, but they didn't finish it (only did 2 days) and they cheated (stayed in someone's house and ate their food instead of being completely self supported). Race looked good though, but not realistic to expect that they could finish after only 12 weeks of paddling. I'd like to...
- Sun Oct 13, 2013 11:32 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Review.... anyone?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 454
Re: Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Review.... anyone?
I bought a yellow XP60 at the end of August, but I've only used it a few times. One of the main reasons I chose it was that the rotating closure locking mechanism seemed to be the best of all the cameras that I looked at. Some of the other cameras I saw had a sliding type closure locking catch that ...
- Mon Sep 16, 2013 12:49 pm
- Forum: Paddling Partners
- Topic: Paddling friend wanted :)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2298
Re: Paddling friend wanted :)
I paddle at Paddle Plus in Leicester every Thrusday. Paddling in a chilled out friendly environment. Best thing to do is just come down and we can show you around - best to get there around 7ish to get on the water around 7.30. What area of Leicester are you from? Let me know if you want any more in...
- Fri Jul 12, 2013 4:27 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring Kayaks For Sale
- Topic: Wanted - Penobscot 17RX Canoe
- Replies: 0
- Views: 117
Wanted - Penobscot 17RX Canoe
Hi - I'm looking for an Old Town Penobscot 17 RX to buy (17 feet long and made of Royalex)
Would consider any condition from nearly new to battered and abused.
Can travel almost anywhere in the country to collect for the right boat.
Thanks.
Would consider any condition from nearly new to battered and abused.
Can travel almost anywhere in the country to collect for the right boat.
Thanks.
- Sat Jul 06, 2013 10:47 am
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring Kayaks For Sale
- Topic: Jackson Monstar For Sale Blue/White
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1694
Re: Jackson Monstar For Sale Blue/White
Still interested if you'll take £400 for it?
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:45 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Short sleeved thermal
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3024
Re: Short sleeved thermal
Thank you for the replies. Thanks for the offer snuggle bunny but I'm really after something short sleeved and fleece like. The IR k2 is looking promising. I'll try one on next time I'm near a stockist. Thanks Rich Get a normal fleece and cut the sleeves off. I did this a few years ago so I could w...
- Thu Jun 20, 2013 1:14 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Speccy four eyes
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3471
Re: Speccy four eyes
I find that extended wear lenses (the ones designed to sleep in) stay in best (after the first couple of days use). Also have the advantage on a long trip to unhygenic places of not having to stick your fingers in you eyes (a much greater risk of infection than extended wear lenses in my experience...
- Sat Jun 15, 2013 11:19 pm
- Forum: Canoeing
- Topic: Suspicious ebay "canoe"?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1803
Suspicious ebay "canoe"?
Suspicious ebay "canoe"? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/canoe-/330938597385?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_CanoesKayaks_Rafts_SM&hash=item4d0d7a4009 Anyone lost one like it? Of course it could be genuine, but it doesn't sound like the seller knows anything about this boat. Photos aren't that good, but there is som...
- Wed May 08, 2013 10:19 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: 1900 fpm, anyone?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1287
Re: 1900 fpm, anyone?
I couldn't relate at all to the feet per mile (fpm) units other than it sounds very steep! So I converted this to m/km as used in my Alps guide book that I am familiar with: 1900feet = 579m 1 mile = 1.61km Therefore this river descends at a rate of 360m/km = very very steep! (more than 10 times stee...
- Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:57 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Full Facers
- Replies: 120
- Views: 10205
Re: Full Facers
Disgusting habit - Yes, but much better to spit than swallow when you paddle dirty ditches like the Trent!Jim wrote:rarely found a need to spit, occasionally biking after a steep ascent but can't remember ever needing such a disgusting habit whilst paddling
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:01 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Wavesport Super EZ opinions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 795
Re: Wavesport Super EZ opinions
I still have one - I'm 6'6" and about 100kg ish (+ paddling kit). It is very wide but I find it rolls fine. Paddled it in the alps a couple of times (maybe 6 years ago) and in Scotland. Going down Guardian Angel gorge on the Guil it had a tendency to sink the back end so made me realise I needed a m...
- Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:57 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Full Facers
- Replies: 120
- Views: 10205
Re: Full Facers
"They look like complete idiots."
A helmet is for protection, not fashion.
I've thought quite a few times about getting one, but I still think the best defence is not going upside down!
A helmet is for protection, not fashion.
I've thought quite a few times about getting one, but I still think the best defence is not going upside down!
- Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:21 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Scotland and the drive up, conditions please
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1159
Re: Scotland and the drive up, conditions please
I'm (probably) going up there this weekend and looking for rivers that are suitable for grade 2-3 paddlers. We have done the Awe before when water is low and is at the right grade - is it still releasing on compensation flow? I've also done the Tummel once many years ago but not recently as is a lon...
- Tue Mar 19, 2013 10:35 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Big Zet Raptor
- Replies: 67
- Views: 11021
Re: Big Zet Raptor
That's more like it!Mark Allen wrote: Im 95 kg and will be doing a review as soon as we get some rain...
- Tue Mar 19, 2013 10:11 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Big Zet Raptor
- Replies: 67
- Views: 11021
Re: Big Zet Raptor
So the Director is marketed as being a big boat for big people and for big water, but the review on the Zet website is by 2 people that are only 77kg each - that's only 2kg over the minimum recommended weight limit. I'm over 33% heavier than them so I expect it will perform quite differently and con...
- Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:41 pm
- Forum: Whitewater and Touring
- Topic: Important: Lower Tryweryn take out
- Replies: 87
- Views: 5760
Re: Important: Lower Tryweryn take out
First to say that I always use that car park as I find that it is cheap and very convenient for the lower T. Is it just me or are there some similarities between these 2 statements? 1 - We are legally allowed to park on a road, but the residents / locals don't like it. 2 - We are legally allowed to ...