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- Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:51 am
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro Day Van/Paddling Van
- Replies: 0
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2015 Vauxhall Vivaro Day Van/Paddling Van
I'm selling my Vauxhall Vivaro day van/ paddling van conversion as I currently can't drive. It's been insulated, lights fitted, curtains fitted and a roof rack, but hasn't had a bed fitted in so that it's still possible to load it up with boats. It's all put together with torx screws, so it's easy t...
- Tue Jan 05, 2016 8:50 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Slalom Paddles Wanted
- Replies: 2
- Views: 21746
Re: Slalom Paddles Wanted
If you can't get something 2nd hand, TNP Rapas might be a good shout, they're really lightweight and fairly hard wearing with plastic blades, but not the strongest shaft in the world (should be fine for div3). They're a fairly inexpensive general WW paddle. Desperate Measures in Nottingham might be ...
- Tue Jan 05, 2016 8:34 pm
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: Event Safety
- Replies: 31
- Views: 20152
Re: Event Safety
Event safety is important but this is just a load of bull designed to retain the salaries of staff that contribute so little to the sport... Not sure I agree with this; while I'd question motivations of somethings, I don't think the reason for holding the course (which will have to have some fees) ...
- Sat Mar 14, 2015 7:08 pm
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: bcu membership for judges
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3666
Re: bcu membership for judges
I don't think you really need to take the membership cards: you're still covered by your insurance whether you're carrying a membership card or not!
- Mon Oct 20, 2014 6:41 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Vajda Kapsl 2 - Large - VGC
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3686
- Mon Sep 01, 2014 3:32 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Vajda Kapsl 2 - Large - VGC
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3686
Vajda Kapsl 2 - Large - VGC
Vajda Kapsl 2 Large - Elite - £850 * Early IRC, and a "Fabien Lefevre" stye lowered cockpit. 65-80kg. Very Good Condition: Two repairs, both on the inside, pressure laminated and bombproof. Mainly from the first time I used it.. The boat has spent most of it's life sat at home, while I've been at un...
- Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:45 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: RAAB XX10 - left blade (or whole paddle for a good price)
- Replies: 1
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RAAB XX10 - left blade (or whole paddle for a good price)
Pretty self explanatory, I've broken 5 left blades over time, and never a right blade!
If you've got a left blade attached to a shaft or a paddle, I can probably remove it.
Cheers!
If you've got a left blade attached to a shaft or a paddle, I can probably remove it.
Cheers!
- Sat Jun 28, 2014 3:21 pm
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: Where to get good standard grip
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4206
Re: Where to get good standard grip
I used to use surf wax, but I found in cold water it made things worse, and when you forget to put it on again, it's a disaster. I rubbed my shaft down with 40 grit sandpaper, which will give more grip that you could ever want, and actually tore up my hands at first. My favourite solution, which I u...
- Fri Apr 11, 2014 8:59 pm
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: Tutty - just thoughts on the future
- Replies: 28
- Views: 19965
Re: Tutty - just thoughts on the future
MikeR - WiFi range is really not difficult to achieve - using suitable equipment. It's actually possible with normal home equipment - with the right modifications, you can boost the majority of routers to transmit several times the power. The problem is more that Tablet/Phone receivers aren't great...
- Wed Apr 09, 2014 11:31 pm
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: Tutty - just thoughts on the future
- Replies: 28
- Views: 19965
Re: Tutty - just thoughts on the future
I'd personally say that simple analogue wireless schemes, such as FM or AM, aren't particularly unreliable at all - in terms of hardware - it's actually almost exactly the same as the wired equipment that we have already, with no wires to break! I don't see any reason why the Wi-Fi scheme should be ...
- Sat Aug 03, 2013 8:06 am
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: FS: Vajda Kapsl 36L £450 ono
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3532
FS: Vajda Kapsl 36L £450 ono
Hi guys, Vajda Kapsl 36L (70 - 80kg, though I paddled it at 65). Racing Spec. Red glitter, with a black design on the deck (will get a photo up) This was my boat for a couple of seasons, bought back in 2010, and I've had a few new ones since. It's had a hard life & quite a few repairs, but, the hull...
- Wed May 15, 2013 8:43 pm
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: Tutty - just thoughts on the future
- Replies: 28
- Views: 19965
Re: Tutty - just thoughts on the future
FM Wireless is such an obvious option, that I've thought about it several times over the decades. However it doesn't provide reliable comms. The most serious problem is lack of channels. Our slalom site is within half a mile of a large industrial estate, where lots of people are using "license free...
- Sun May 12, 2013 4:08 pm
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: Our sport is a mess
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18644
Re: Our sport is a mess
How do we invest money at a grass roots level? What can we spend it on, that would make a difference to the sport? Maybe it would be possible to make more money available if there was a way of spending it that seemed useful. Manchester Canoe Club for example, has had a lot of money spent on boats et...
- Thu May 09, 2013 12:10 am
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: Our sport is a mess
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18644
Re: Our sport is a mess
Ooo first I've heard of grants being available, nice to know! The lack of take up of the funding is something that should be addressed - lack of publicity might be something to address? (though I knew about it, Duncan obviously didn't) Yes, this is something which I tried to put emphasis on at out ...
- Wed May 08, 2013 11:27 am
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: Our sport is a mess
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18644
Re: Our sport is a mess
This kind of development within the clubs is the main aim of the Canoe England Slalom Committee, and a secondary aim is also to promote the identity of England, as a home nation, and a team to belong to. And as a committee, we have money for development projects of any type, from money for poles and...