Search for SOT K1 - by: mamaru
Hello altogether! The weather being foul, I start dreaming of next year... Does anyone know other SOT K 1s beside these two: Epic K1T (is there any new information?) Carbonology Feather ? I am...
View ArticleFootwear for cold water - by: Arcturus
Hello from a new member—so new I don’t yet have my ski! But I want to get ready before it arrives. Been paddling sea kayaks since the early 2000s and have all the cold-water clothing. However, my intro...
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DIY Rudder Cap Retrofit? - by: Crab Stick
Cheers all, I'm currently doing a few DIY repairs on my Spec Ski - having now replaced the missing Bungee Cable to the Foot Pedals - I am now considering a retrofit of the missing ( rectangular )...
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DIY Footstraps - Dual Footwell - by: Crab Stick
While I was busy trying to tidy up a few things on the Ski I decided to try my hand at making my own Footstraps. I thought I might share the results for the benefit of anyone else in future that may...
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My first paddle today ... - by: Crab Stick
A friendly local ( Thanks to them! ) offered to meet me at their local 'put-in' in Brisbane today - I took my Spec Ski down, having never sat in a Ski or this one before. I'll admit I was a little...
View ArticleAnyone try paddling with your eyes closed? - by: MCImes
Tonight in a new experiment I tried paddling with my eyes closed for an extended period on the ocean, like 1 minute at a time. We had 1-2ft wind waves with 3-4 foot ground swell, and it made for quite...
View ArticleLat strain - by: Wingnut
About six weeks ago I made some changes to my paddle stroke, attempting to use less arm and more rotation power from my back and abs. It seems to be working for me except for one thing – I continually...
View ArticleDeBrito leak - by: nell
Now that the DeBrito bailer has been in the hands (on the feet?) of lots of paddlers worldwide, has anyone come up with a good hack to keep it more watertight? Mine was watertight when it was new. A...
View ArticleEPIC Paint Colour - by: J3ZZA
Can anyone advise the RAL colour or other colour reference system for the green trim on an Epic V10S - the lightweight version (they come with Lt Blue or Green trim). (** color if in USA). Asking for a...
View ArticleCarbonology Feather Review - by: zachhandler
Carbonology Feather Sit-On-Top K1 Review Three months ago I accepted delivery of a used Carbonology Feather. It is the fiberglass "sprint" model with understern rudder. I have wanted a sit-on-top K1...
View ArticleQuestions on first ski. - by: Surfhead
Hello all. I'm new to this forum and the sport. I recently stumbled across a classified for an epic V12 at a very reasonable price. I'm wondering if this could be a starter ski for someone that's spend...
View ArticleShallow water drug - by: SpaceSputnik
Can someone give me a quick quantification of how much shallow water affects speed in the flat current-less water context? I have read the theory, but interested in rough reference points, such as "I...
View ArticleUsed V7 for sale in Austin area 10/26/19 - by: JBL
https://austin.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=epic%20kayak&sort=rel I know the seller, he touched up the paint and restrung the boat
View ArticleEpic V7 Buoyancy with Failed Hatch - by: SpaceSputnik
Hi All I recently had to deal with failing bulkhead seal in my V7. Upon a closer look I noticed something that is making me a little uncomfortable. There are two thick foam bulkheads around the hatch....
View ArticleGotta have side handle! - by: mickeyA
I’m done. Not spending another penny on a surfski without a built-in side handle. Is Think Evo my only choice in the V10Sport, Swordfish/XT, SEI/SR area? I have Sport, SF and XT and love them all-...
View ArticleSurfski for big guys - by: M.v.E.
I am asking for a friend of mine who wants to buy a surfski. He´s a big fella. He tried my Stellar SR 2. Gen. and it was way too small for him. We adjusted the footplate in the max. position but his...
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Off Topic - 1987 Merv Larson Waveski - where to start? - by: MCImes
Anyone out there paddle waveski? I need some advice on where to start - I got a ~1987 Merv Larson Design waveski (in frickin’ mint condition!) at 9.5ft x 24"along with a older (90s?) Lightning...
View ArticleUse Lumo stickers on your paddles! - by: robin.mousley
Yesterday we had an uneventful rescue here in Cape Town... or at least as "uneventful" as a rescue can ever be. I'll be writing the story up in detail, but in summary, two guys on a double were doing...
View ArticleMounting a Garmin Edge 530 or Wahoo Elemnt to Foot Strap - by: wruthrauff
I'm looking to get a cycling GPS for cycling, and would like to also use it on my ski. Has anyone found a robust way to mount one of these GPSs to the foot strap? Please describe! If it was a watch,...
View ArticleUpdate with a question. - by: Surfhead
Hello all. I'm new to this forum and the sport. I recently stumbled across a classified for an epic V12 at a very reasonable price. I'm wondering if this could be a starter ski for someone that's spend...
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