FYI for anyone who needs to paddle train at home. I bought a new paddling ergometer from Vasatrainer.com a couple of months ago. Wow, it's been a lifesaver for me. I use it at least 4 days per week, plus do some med ball training and yoga for stretching. My average watts have steadily been increasing. It's the best investment I've made in a long time.

We're looking for a source for dollies for 6-man canoes - we need at least three. Any help out there?

tedelou
tedelou@sbcglobal.net

Hello Everybody,

Does anyone have detailed information on the construction of the OC's China made Zephyr's, more specifically the material (carbon) and the coating (whether it's paint or gel coat)? Also, what is the hull weight of the china made Zephyr?

I currently own a Pegasus and have successfully raced it for a season. Although I really like the boat, it is a little too fragile and tends to chip paint with the slightest hit (especially when some mofo slams into you on the start). I suspect that the automotive paint used to paint the boat is the reason behind this. I’ve paddled and raced gel coated boats for years before and never had this problem.

So I’m possibly looking into getting a Zephyr....

Any info would be highly appreciated!

Mishka

PS. Please NO remarks on the chines issue :)

Aloha!

We are ready to buy our first 2-man canoe. Want to know where we can find reviews of the Hypr Waveblade and the Ocean Outrigger Stingray 2?

Anybody have any information or opinions on either of these two boats, we would greatly appreciate it.

Mahalo.

Anybody use their oc-1's for touring? If so what boat do you use and what kind of gear? I paddle a Stingray and may try a couple touring adventures this summer.

Mahalo,
Chris

what is your favorite paddle? and why?

I recently built this rudder for Cali waters. Getting good feed back. Anybody else think they'd be interested? If I get enough response I may mold it. The rudder/removable kelp cutter assembly would cost about $250 installed.

Looking to buy a canoe soon and was wondering if anyone has paddled in both of these canoes. pros/cons?
thanks

down here (Argentina) i am building the firsts oc-1, handglassed regular fiberglass, no vacummbag system yet, so the question is: to be on 40 pounds or less (18kg) hull and 6 pounds ama, what layup you recomend ???
your Kokua is highly apreciated!!!
aloha nui!
Mariano.

Anyone who has serious knowledge about fin/ skeg design and its relation to oc-1 performance, please post your expertise, all sacrcastic people, please spare me, mahalo.