Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:29 pm
Well, I have entered my first slalom event and absolutely loved it. The boat that I used, I suspect, is a little small for me (not me too large for it, you understand) as I had to cut out the seat in order to get in it and then found it was more submarine than ultramarine It was a snip on e-bay, but I would like to look at getting a more modern and possibly more appropriately sized boat. I have seen manufacturers web sites but . . . . . . how can you find out which is the right boat for you ?
When choosing a plastic boat, I could try by using demo boats, when shops ran demo days. Is there anything similar with slalom boats ? There does not seem to be much about on the second hand scene and buying new is expensive if you find the boat is not quite right for you.
How did you choose which boat was right for you ? I'm 6.00 ft, 85-95 kg with large thighs, oh and a bloke, if that makes any difference.
On a seperate note, when I entered my first race at Shepperton, I was somewhat taken aback to be labelled a 'VETERAN', I'm sure that cannot be right, mature maybe, seasoned I suppose, but 'VETERAN' ? ? ? ?
Any comments, tips or advise (if not abusive, especially about the kgs or thighs) would be most welcome.
Oh, and thanks too for the people who ran the Shepperton Slalom, especially with all the water.
Neil.
When choosing a plastic boat, I could try by using demo boats, when shops ran demo days. Is there anything similar with slalom boats ? There does not seem to be much about on the second hand scene and buying new is expensive if you find the boat is not quite right for you.
How did you choose which boat was right for you ? I'm 6.00 ft, 85-95 kg with large thighs, oh and a bloke, if that makes any difference.
On a seperate note, when I entered my first race at Shepperton, I was somewhat taken aback to be labelled a 'VETERAN', I'm sure that cannot be right, mature maybe, seasoned I suppose, but 'VETERAN' ? ? ? ?
Any comments, tips or advise (if not abusive, especially about the kgs or thighs) would be most welcome.
Oh, and thanks too for the people who ran the Shepperton Slalom, especially with all the water.
Neil.