Eckhart

Onno, I belive he hinted in his posts a while back that he was spending too much time on the computer and not enough time with family?

#1 Sun, 05/24/2009 - 12:11am

onnopaddle - not really 'health' reasons in the strict sense.

thanks for asking - yep, too much time spent - not necessarily on ocpaddler, but the internet is a thing that can occupy quite some time.

Many people are on facebook all day long - maybe that is ok - but, while entertaining, I think it is more often than not a waste of time.

I am just trying to escape this 'perfect' medium.

Current projects - I made some moulds for paddle blades - mineral casting, works well - but decided that it is not worth it - better to Cnc mill the blades.

I 'custom made' iakos - 8 oz each - that is the 'heavy' version, probably could make them at 6 oz each.

That is a weight loss of 1 1/2 lbs compared to aluminum.

I also want to change the iako attachment - I do not think that the carbon tube arrangement is necessary. My custom iakos are rather flat and can be mounted on top of the deck. This would simplify/spare a step in hull construction, reduce cost and weight by another pound or two.

Time to retire again ...

You can reach me here:
eckhart.diestel@gmail.com.

#3 Sun, 05/24/2009 - 1:53pm

I liked the Pueo Cecil but at 80kg my Pegasus "China Polly" is the girl for me. A big shipment of Pueo's hitting the Australian shores at the end of the year, will be nice to see them race against the other brands in our waters.

I was sitting on the pool deck after the World Challenge listening to Eckhart explain his addiction to the internet. I noticed he was quick to reply to this thread so clearly he hasn't been able to totally give it up. I told him I was happy to continue my addiction!@#$.

Nice to hear from you Ecky.

#5 Wed, 05/27/2009 - 1:00am

Hey Clarkie,

you forgot to mention the reaction of all your ladies when you declared with great conviction " I am not addicted ... " ( big smile here )

#7 Wed, 05/27/2009 - 12:54pm