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by C1stu
Sat Jun 09, 2007 8:13 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: NEW JUNIOR C1 MAKAO, fully fitted!!!!!!! - C1 designed for up to 67kg paddler.
Replies: 1
Views: 2290

sold
by C1stu
Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:54 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: NEW JUNIOR C1 MAKAO, fully fitted!!!!!!! - C1 designed for up to 67kg paddler.
Replies: 1
Views: 2290

Hi all, I have one brand new Junior Makoa. Designed for a paddler up to 67kg. I got the boat from Galasport because the World Championship site in Brazil this year is on very small water. I wanted to test it to see if it would be suitabe. It is a bit too small for me to race the international circu...
by C1stu
Sat Jun 02, 2007 7:17 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 2 C1 canoes plus paddles and more - C1 canoes
Replies: 2
Views: 2648

I had 2 boats for sale. The full size Makoa has been sold. Read above to see edited details for the Junior Makoa.

Stu
by C1stu
Thu May 31, 2007 6:56 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 2 C1 canoes plus paddles and more - C1 canoes
Replies: 2
Views: 2648

I have one brand new Junior Makoa. Designed for a paddler up to 67kg. I got the boat from Galasport because the World Championship site in Brazil this year is on very small water. I wanted to test it to see if it would be suitabe. It is a bit too small for me to race the international circuit, whic...
by C1stu
Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:13 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: C1 short boat - which is best
Replies: 18
Views: 11717

The best C1 available at the moment that offers good stability easy paddling, spins bloody fast and runs fast in a straight line is the GalaSport Makao. The Lizard is good, but for big water, which there in none in the UK. The Martikan is very unstable, slow in a stright line and you must be very g...
by C1stu
Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:07 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Slalom C1 - wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 3479

I have an old Short C1 at Arrowcraft. Just give Arrowcraft a call, Speak to Dave, and ask if he still have any of Stuart McIntosh's old short C1's.
by C1stu
Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:23 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Are you sitting comfortably? - Advice on C-1 sought
Replies: 12
Views: 6439

After countless years in C1, I now have problems sitting in a kayak!!!! The answer is Flexibility. Try stretching your Hip Flexors, Quads and calf muscles, Gently, before you get in your boat. Daily stretching of every muscle in the legs, including your ass will make things alot easier. Plus sittin...
by C1stu
Wed Jan 24, 2007 7:28 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Canoe Helmets - Buy on line £30
Replies: 40
Views: 22707

I just recieved this and was asked to post it. Hi everyone in UK slalom land. Tom Sherburne here owner of Shred Ready. I used to paddle slalom in the 80's up to about 96. Although never on the US team i progressed pretty high. I guess what would be equivalent to div. 1 in UK but not premier level. ...
by C1stu
Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:07 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Canoe Helmets - Buy on line £30
Replies: 40
Views: 22707

I recieved this email from Shred Ready lasy week. Hey Stuart, The Shensu will pass the CE test for sure. All of our helmets are designed to exceed to the CE test. I'm pretty sure we could have it certified by April 1 but let me talk to the testing lab first to make sure. Patrick Chambers US Operati...
by C1stu
Fri Jan 19, 2007 1:56 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Canoe Helmets - Buy on line £30
Replies: 40
Views: 22707

Good to know others are thinking about this too. For this coming season I have been told that all helmets must be CE watersports approved. I am currently wearing the Camp helmet and must change. In the last couple of years some of us, have chosen the Camp helmet mentioned above, which is CE climbin...