Z Dam

eurotrash · Post by **eurotrash** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:11 pm

Anyone paddle at Z since this recent addition. Has it changed the desirable play levels or influenced safety? Picture was taken today @ 5.65'. Looks like the new log channels the water a bit.

Paddleboy · Post by **Paddleboy** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:22 pm

Scott and I are going to do the community service and see what up with the log today. Might be able to get a couple of rides before my hands freeze sold.

eurotrash · Post by **eurotrash** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:35 pm

That would be 4:30 this afternoon if you want to join us or see Karl sell his frozen hands.

Paddleboy · Post by **Paddleboy** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:44 pm

See I?m a pogie guy and they work pretty well to keep my hands warm. This is until they are submerged in freezing water continually.

jules · Post by **jules** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:46 pm

I'm going to try to get out early to see Karl sell his wormy hands.

Paddleboy · Post by **Paddleboy** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:55 pm

julesagogo wrote:I'm going to try to get out early to see Karl sell his wormy hands.

I hate that, I knew I typed it wrong and need to fix it, but forgot.

Can you bring a hot beverage with you?

jules · Post by **jules** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:59 pm

Forget it - wormy was much more interesting. You oughta look into heater mitts for park and play. Toasty warm.

Paddleboy · Post by **Paddleboy** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:03 pm

julesagogo wrote:Forget it - wormy was much more interesting. You oughta look into heater mitts for park and play. Toasty warm.

I?ve got a pair and think they would work well for most play spots. But for Z-Dam I want to keep in good contact with paddle, i.e. hand on paddle.

Boat Medic · Post by **Boat Medic** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:30 pm

Perhaps I'll see y'all there

kptrknon · Post by **kptrknon** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:32 pm

so for those of you interested in hoing your wilderness rescue techniques....if the log is an issue....Z drag at the z-dam...biggest issue would be making a quick release sheep shank or something so if the log does come loose the rope could be recovered.....

if not how is the play with the new feature?

Boat Medic · Post by **Boat Medic** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:34 pm

Let ya know this evening

Boat Medic · Post by **Boat Medic** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:45 am

It definately seems to have changed it some. the green tongue on sufers right is a bit more flushy. And the eddy is kinda screwed up too.
Still fun though, until you can't feel them that is.

CLAMS! · Post by **CLAMS!** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:53 am

Thanks for the info. Now stop paddling and get to Jodi's.

And please dude! Lose the big ass picture you're killin' me (and any poor bastard that still has dial up). I am jealous of your awsomenessessness.

Paddleboy · Post by **Paddleboy** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 7:31 am

dweasel wrote:It definately seems to have changed it some. the green tongue on sufers right is a bit more flushy. And the eddy is kinda screwed up too.
Still fun though, until you can't feel them that is.

I would say at the level last night (5.7ft) it has changed quite a bit. As Shaw said it is still fun, but now it?s more a wave and better for front surfing. The big change is that there is almost no Hydraulic or backwash. If you flip or catch an edge you?ll come right off the play feature. I would consider it a change for the worse and now I?m wondering of how to remove the new tree.

Missed you out there Julie, guess your were just giving us crap last night.

jules · Post by **jules** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:39 am

Aww...thanks

and yes I was just giving you a hard time about selling your frozen, wormy hands.

Was the water cold? How long did you stay? The fans need to know.

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