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Offline caz

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Re: Liffey Descent 2011
« Reply #60 on: September 06, 2011, 08:21:08 »
Hey is anyone heading to the Lower Liffey race this Sat? Should be fun!

Offline Karen

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Re: Liffey Descent 2011
« Reply #61 on: September 08, 2011, 20:47:47 »
Should be dry dry dry though.

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Re: Liffey Descent 2011
« Reply #62 on: September 09, 2011, 14:57:09 »
Really? North West is flooded. I just remembered I'm supposed to be running a Surfski race in Clare tomorrow...

I have no idea how to use a Surfski  :o  :-[

Offline Gareth

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Re: Liffey Descent 2011
« Reply #63 on: September 25, 2011, 17:33:50 »
Just Wondering for those who've done the Decent before, you wouldnt wear all the same gear as you would on a normal river trip would ya ???. wetsuit, thermals, cag ?? Just thinking with the distance you have to go, u'd be knackerd if ur wearing all that gear ?? Any advice would be great

Offline kmck

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Re: Liffey Descent 2011
« Reply #64 on: September 25, 2011, 18:12:18 »
Most people who race wear very little, I've seen people paddle with just a B/aid and deck. I'd would go for a rash vest, platypus/camel pack, helmet, maybe neoprene shorts or longish shorts and good booties as you do need to walk a bit to the get on and for the portage. It's later than normal and this may influence your choice.
I haven't raced it and any long distance I was on, I was more likely to be nice a warm due to liver damage to need much.

Offline Karen

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Re: Liffey Descent 2011
« Reply #65 on: September 25, 2011, 19:09:28 »
Make sure you have some padding on you knees or thighs or where ever you are gripping the boat though, it's a long races and you will get bruises otherwise.

But otherwise, I went with a thermal and BA. Helmets are compulsory. Platapuses and amazing, if you haven't got one I'd recommend buying or borrowing one.

Offline Gareth

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Re: Liffey Descent 2011
« Reply #66 on: September 26, 2011, 00:01:07 »
Cool thanks for that, I have all that gear i was going to go into town and get a load of stuff, New Cag mainly but i'll put that off a bit longer, I had to Google the Platapuse packs never heard of that b4, but good idea. Thanks 

Offline Gareth

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Re: Liffey Descent 2011
« Reply #67 on: October 03, 2011, 21:07:48 »
Just wondering is anyone in the club doing the Liffey Decent anymore or is everyone doing rescue ?

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Re: Liffey Descent 2011
« Reply #68 on: October 03, 2011, 21:57:51 »
Niall is!

Offline Douchier

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Re: Liffey Descent 2011
« Reply #69 on: October 03, 2011, 23:04:29 »
Ah fuck.

Offline Nuala

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Re: Liffey Descent 2011
« Reply #70 on: October 04, 2011, 14:55:38 »
Have they sent out the information packs with stickers yet? They're leaving it a bit late.

Offline Matt

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Re: Liffey Descent 2011
« Reply #71 on: October 04, 2011, 16:53:40 »
They never send them out - you have to go pick them up

Offline Nuala

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Re: Liffey Descent 2011
« Reply #72 on: October 04, 2011, 21:37:18 »
Oh yeah, forgot about that.

Offline Eoghan

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Re: Liffey Descent 2011
« Reply #73 on: October 04, 2011, 22:24:51 »
Best of luck lads! I'll try be there to push you in at sluice!