A good rule of thumb to consider when outfitting your
Storm Chaser C-1 is to approach it as if you were outfitting
an open canoe.
The Storm Chaser is a high volume C-1 and as such, the
cockpit rim sits higher on the boat than in a slalom or other
low volume craft. For this reason, most paddlers can’t use
the cockpit rim to help lock themselves into the boat.
Because of this, some of our customers have opted to use
an additional set of straps (or a single three-point strap on
each side) to help hold them in when the boat is upside
down. Often, 1” straps near the knees are all that’s
required. This is particularly useful for boats with high seats
(greater than 6”) or those without hip blocks.
In lieu of knee cups, some of our customers choose to
create and install a foam bulkhead with cut outs for the
knees and a thin layer of foam on the hull for cushioning. A
bulkhead can be used with or without straps depending on
setup and preference. At this time, we do not sell a foam
bulkhead system though plans are in the works to offer a
well designed lightweight alternative in the near future.
Contact us to inquire regarding current availability.
Finally, other means of outfitting include fully integrated,
seat and bulkhead systems. Both composite and foam
versions are often found in modern slalom C-1’s but are not
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