Magnum
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« on: May 06, 2007, 07:35:07 PM » |
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On the ADBF site they mention this year they will be using a new fleet of BUK's for all races rather then the old Gemini's and 6-16's. Does anyone know the exact model of these boats and can anyone post any pictures of what the seating and foot rests look like for those particular boats? A web search brings up a variety of seating and foot rest configurations for BUK dragon boats.
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paddleboy
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« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2007, 08:00:25 PM » |
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The seating in the BUK's is like a small board that runs crosswise across the boat ( gives your butt some nasty blisters ) and the bracing is this thingy that sticks up on the floor and is underneath the board you sit on....hope that helps  |
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paddleboy
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« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2007, 09:55:53 PM » |
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thats exactly what I told him ...lol
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Colossus
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« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2007, 10:25:26 PM » |
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does this mean we DON'T have to use the Gems?????????  |
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Colossus
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« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2007, 10:27:16 PM » |
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except ours don't have the center beam. ...or do the ones the W.E. bought? |
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rtsdhvy
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« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2007, 11:07:54 PM » |
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Speaking of BUK boats, has any team out there besides us been having trouble with the fcrcc BUK boats? Our crews have had 2 instances were during practice one of the bolts that holds the steering oar mount has popped out. The second time this happened out steersman lost his balance and went for a swim. I am hopeful that this kind of incident will not happen during the Alcan races.
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Steamrollers Moaner
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« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2007, 11:15:03 AM » |
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except ours don't have the center beam. ...or do the ones the W.E. bought? You might want to check the pictures again after a nap. There is no center beam in a BUK! |
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Colossus
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« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2007, 11:23:55 AM » |
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except ours don't have the center beam. ...or do the ones the W.E. bought? You might want to check the pictures again after a nap. There is no center beam in a BUK! damn... in this photo, the center set posts look like a center beam.   |
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« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2007, 09:42:26 PM » |
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does this mean we DON'T have to use the Gems????????? Colossus, I believe only half the races will be BuK (Geminis still live) but you could ask the festival for clarification. ADBF |
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Colossus
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« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2007, 11:28:57 PM » |
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Speaking of BUK boats, has any team out there besides us been having trouble with the fcrcc BUK boats? Our crews have had 2 instances were during practice one of the bolts that holds the steering oar mount has popped out. The second time this happened out steersman lost his balance and went for a swim. I am hopeful that this kind of incident will not happen during the Alcan races. yes, this has happened to a few people who were caught unawares. -/ |
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gunghaggis
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« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2007, 01:14:07 AM » |
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At the ADBF team manager's meeting on april 11th, Race Director Greg Lamb said " Equipment – boats will be Geminis and BUKs" - see 2007 ADBF Manager's Meeting Agenda on http://www.adbf.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=downloads.listbycat&catid=20BUK's will be used for all Medal Finals races... Geminis will be used for consolation finals. Just pretend that it is the same format and equipment as 2006, but instead of 6-16 boats... Geminis are being used. And instead of Geminis... BUK's are being used. BUK's are owned by Water's Edge and will be supplemented by other local BUK boats. 6-16 boats will not be used, because the fleet is getting old, and there is too much variation between the available boats. For the best interests of races and race officials and paddlers, they are trying to keep the boats as even as possible - this means NO MORE BARNEY BOAT! |
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DiggerPig
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« Reply #12 on: May 09, 2007, 05:44:21 PM » |
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The BUK boats that are part of Water's Edge new fleet do not have the center beam running down the middle. The foot rests are underneath the seats, in a molded "U" type fashion. We bought one the BUK from that order. If you need more information, you can PM me and I will try and get it too you.
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brainiac
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« Reply #13 on: May 09, 2007, 06:10:58 PM » |
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Treat those BUKs with care. Leaving aside the steering pin issue, they look a bit more delicate than the Geminis or the 6-16s.
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DiggerPig
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« Reply #14 on: May 09, 2007, 09:27:20 PM » |
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Treat those BUKs with care. Leaving aside the steering pin issue, they look a bit more delicate than the Geminis or the 6-16s.
They are delicate! The steering pin is the main concern but no worries ... We're treating it with paddle gloved hands. |
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