Through the years, I've heard rumours and snippets about teams using super light OC6 constructed out of carbon that was so light, 6 guys could carry it on their shoulders. I've never seen one of these canoes less confirm that they even exist. I'd love to see teams compete in an open class during the long distance season using the best equipment available with minimal restrictions in design and weight. Sort of like "choose your weapon" or "run what you brung" classes that can compete solely in their categories just like the Koa or Malia classes that exist. Has anybody seen or paddled one of these super duper canoes? If so, what do you know about it?

Where can I find good racks for my new Tiger Canoe? I want to put it in my garage but I don't want to leave it on the floor. It's sitting on boxes right now and I am afraid I will put a dent in my expensive toy. Any help would be appreciated.

Oleole Hawaii

Check this out...http://www.foilkayak.com/.

Be sure to watch the video. Very impressive, but no way it will work on anything but glass-smooth water.

Hi all,
Just thought I'd see if anybody has any new advice or thoughts on the combo heart rate monitor/GPS units? Which are best for Macs?
Thanks, Frogdog

I'm in the market for an OC1 and am having a hard time deciding between these two. Is either one a better boat than the other?

Hi,

I'm thinking about buying an OC-1, I guess fiberglass because I'd like a strong boat and I don't plan on racing, just paddling recreationally. I'm considering John Martin's Naia Iki and Outrigger Connection's Fuze. Does anybody have any advice?

Thanks for any and all input.

Sorry if this has been discussed before, I can't figure out how to search for previous discussions.

Aloha, Frogdog

I had a bad day in the surf with my Elua and damaged my iakos. They are not only bent, but twisted as well. Because of the twisting, I can't fix them. Even if I could get them back to the original position, I would disrupt the integrity of it so much that I would be afraid to use them in any thing by flat water. Do I need to buy new ones from Kaku or can I, should I have them made somewhere? Any suggestions?

Hi,
A few of my friends and I are looking to purchase an OC4. We can buy new, but would prefer not to... If anyone knows of a used OC4 for sale in good condition, please email me at sikryd@gmail.com

We're OC-6 Ocean paddlers who recently had a mishap (road accident) with our iakos. Both were shattered by an errant telephone pole in transit from out launch point to storage. We managed to dig out two Iakos that came from a set where one was damaged and repaired. It looks to be solid with the minor damage (a single hairline crack) solidly fiberglassed. I put all my weight (over 250#) on the bend and it held and flexed just like it should. I'm thinking that with an additional lashing of cord around it it should be sturdy enough for ocean paddling on non-heavy days until our new replacements can arrive. Realizing one should never take chances with equipment I was wondering if anyone had encountered this issue before and took a similar approach. If so what lashing pattern would you recommend?

Also does anyone know of a reputable iako manufacturer on the west coast with a fast turnaround time?

I own a Kialoa Foti Hybrid steering blade and one of the corner blades got damaged, what would be the best type of materials to use and how do I go upon repairing it? In more detail, a corner piece of about 2"w x 4"l got bent and its flopping back and forth now.