the metal is just an aluminum yard stic from harbor freight. they are about 1/16" thick. The ankle blocks are from Shawn Alexander at Fall Line Canoe equipment.

yes, there is a 2" webbing loop on the quick release. the webbing loop is what is attached to the bolt going through the rail. I get the 2" dive belt buckle on amazon or ebay (search "Scuba Diving 2" Weight Belt Buckle"). The padding I sewed up myself using some closed cell foam and black cordura nylon.

C1 is just another craft for navigating whitewater. It is kneeling in a closed deck canoe using a single canoe paddle as opposed to sitting and using a kayak paddle (K1). There are very few factory c1s made today so most c1 paddlers convert kayaks like this to paddle as a c1. There are great c1 paddlers doing just about everything kayakers are doing in whitewater kayaks.

@@kendingsor thanks for that. really interesting. where do i find some videos of c1 paddlers(in kayak) running rivers? just to see the difference between sit down and kneel?

Landon Miller is a great C1 Kajaker who does Big Water Stuff :)

I used some left over 2 part 3m panel bonding foam I had from work at the time. It's expensive ($60) to buy a tube new and you need a special gun and a mixing applicator tip.

@@kendingsor 3M stuff is great, lucky you! What did you use to clean up before use of the product? Thanks for the reply, much appreciated, Dave.

@@davekana8388 just some acetone

@@kendingsor thank you for answering my questions.👍

The pillars hold it in place and then the saddle is glued to the rail and the foam on either side of it. This one the rail isn't glued in but you could totally just glue it to the foam if you're worried about it shifting around.

I got a 1/4" x 24" x 55" sheet on eBay but I'd call around to local plastic suppliers to see if they have an offcut that may fit first. It does have a pit of flex if kneeling in certain spots but I use it more for sitting, cooking, and setting drinks while camping than real heavy duty use.

Yes the core 2 is a carbon frame and aluminum rear triangle

I am 6'8"

That's the factory kayak rail.

I'm not sure if the cascades were crosslink or linear plastic if they are not crosslink then I would just weld it. If it is, then I would use gflex and maybe a glass patch

Thank you! I'll research the composition and go forward with your suggestions. Cheers.

I purchased it on eBay but I checked local plastic suppliers for offcuts that may have worked first.

So as a c1, people (myself included) usually use a canoe paddle. There are a few trade offs. The canoe blade has more surface area than one half of a kayak blade so while you lose some cadence, you gain more purchase. The kneeling position in combination with T-grip also gives you much more leverage than a kayak paddle so there is more power behind a single stroke, again at the cost of cadence. Ergonomically it works better. Because you are higher up, you would need a longer kayak paddle to get the blade in the water the same way and the angle your wrists hold the shaft would make that more awkward than having one hand on the end with a T-grip. I also think there is some tradition involved. How the sport evolved with canoeists modifying their boats to ultimately be using kayak hulls as a canoe. At times there have been purpose built c1s but when there hasn't been the availability and range of kayak designs offered more options to those willing to do the conversion themselves.

@@kendingsor This is all very interesting. I've been a hardcore flatwater kayaker for a few years, lol. Sometimes that "flatwater" is pretty fast and has some rapids. I've always paddled a Perception Manatee, lol. Anywho so I'm ready to up the anty. But then was completely discouraged after feeling what it is to sit in a whitewater boat. My legs simply don't bend outwordly like that, and I have long legs too. My knees, man. So much weird straining and discomfort. When I discovered the kneeling position, and TRIED IT, all my worries seemed to go out the window. Then I was told about the one-bladed paddle... so now that's freakin me out lol. But I've never tried it. Anywho, thanks for the great info!

@@kendingsor also, I've actually always found the general kayaking position with any kayak (legs out in front) to be inconvenient and not great. I can't believe kneeling isn't more popular. I can't be the only one that thinks sitting with your legs out in front isn't comfortable. I add a ton of height to my seat just in my Perception, which helps.

@@ChristelVinot I'm 6'8" so just don't fit in most kayaks and ended up canoeing for similar comfort reasons. Having a single blade definitely has its own challenges but also rewards. Offside moves feel amazing to do cleanly. They are also more tippy from the higher center of gravity. I lost a lot of my ankle mobility from a foot injury a little more than a year ago so c1ing became more challenging and I've been ww kayaking a lot since while working on getting that mobility back. There are more tall friendly kayak designs than when I started. One thing to consider with whitewater boats is that different designs and outfitting can have a big difference in comfort. Seating position, and knee position can vary a lot. My wife is small but had issues with hip impingement in certain designs with wide thigh hooks. Took her some trial and error to find a boat/outfitting combination to be comfortable in. You need to be tight and properly outfitted in a whitewater boat for good boat control and rolling. It's often a process to get that dialed. C1s require custom built outfitting which is often even more involved. Clubs vary in quality and community but they are often the best starting point to be able sit in a variety of boats and basic classes to get over that initial learning curve. Don't give up! Definitely try some different boats maybe a c1 or open canoe to find what works for you!

@@kendingsor it's very encouraging to know that there are all kinds of boats and modifications and it's just a matter of figuring out how to make it fit right for me. thanks again!

Drakkar Big Boy. It's the composite big brother to the wheel boy

A small tube I think but I used grease I had

@@kendingsor thanks Bro

This is the izzo not the Capra. There should be enough slack in the lines to swap the brakes.

I'm loving it! Fast, fun, efficient bike. My only criticism would be I don't like the seat but I had another saddle so wasn't a big deal. I also changed the forekasters for a 2.5 Minion DHF up front and a 2.4 rekon in the back.

Absolutely love it! It's been fantastic. Super fun, lively, climbs like a beast! Highly recommend!

@@kendingsor thanks! Does it feel heavy? Like for small jumps or doing semi wheelies?

@@sinetwo I honestly don't have much experience on many different bikes but I will say that I can easily get either or both wheels off the ground. I though it would be more of a compromise coming from a full cross country bike but it does everything that bike did plus is more stable and confidence inspiring in steeper terrain.

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