Really need a zapcat co pilot

craigdavis · 20 January 2005, 13:58

I am really in need of a zapcat co pilot because the guy who was gunna be my co pilot has just dropped out. Anyone up for it.

Kernow Buoy · 20 January 2005, 14:54

"the guy who was gunna be my co pilot has just dropped out."

Shouldn't you at least rescue him first ?

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Pete7 · 20 January 2005, 15:03

Craig,

I do wonder if you are targetting the right audience on this forum. Most of the folks here are old enough to have been responsible for voting Maggie Thatcher into power

and therefore never going to under take anything as dangerous as Zap Cat racing, instead we much prefer to watch and make comments like "oooh, ouch, that must have hurt"

What you need to do is poach someone from another sport involving agility and complete lack of fear. Suggest, wind surfing, rock climbing or parachuting type forums might find someone suitably certified. Afterall they don't need to know anything about racing, just own a wet suit and have a desire to live by staying in the boat.

Pete

Kernow Buoy · 22 January 2005, 16:15

Oi Pete!
Just don't assume that we're all like that, some of us are still agile and full of daredevil spirit, I for one am a keen windsurfer and have had many hairy moments out in the ogin. True my boards don't get the use they once had and thinking about of it my wife has kept suggesting I sell them to make some space,OK I haven't used them for a year, well two, no hang on, for several years now which is really why I bought the RIB, it is after all so much more comfortable.Yes of course I was at voting age at Maggie's first election win but that was only a couple of years ago. True my son's rugby team do hit extraordinarily hard, I winced several times at their last match at the ferocity of the clashes (it must have hurt) but in no way do I accept any of your comments!!!

Ps Nice Rib!

Wayne Rogers · 22 January 2005, 16:52

Hi Craig

Went on the Zapcat stand at the london boat show and had a chat with the girl who does all the organisation for Zapcat racing, she was telling us how there are loads of people looking to co pilot.I can't remember her name but if you contact whoever it is who arranges the races I'm sure they will know her.

Pete7 · 22 January 2005, 17:02

Kernow hi,

If I was a decade younger then I would probably take Craig up on his offer but now that I am over forty its all down hill. Slippers, pipe and a cardigan are looming.

BTW what sort of speed do you get out of the Ribtec. Just fitting a Yam 90 to mine. Should be a spirited little boat.

Pete

Kernow Buoy · 22 January 2005, 21:00

Hi Pete, I'll PM you.
Kernow

Ian Austin · 22 January 2005, 22:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete7

Kernow hi,

but now that I am over forty

Pete

craigdavis · 23 January 2005, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne Rogers

Hi Craig

Went on the Zapcat stand at the london boat show and had a chat with the girl who does all the organisation for Zapcat racing, she was telling us how there are loads of people looking to co pilot.I can't remember her name but if you contact whoever it is who arranges the races I'm sure they will know her.

Hi Wayne ye thats Nicky she is on the case at the moment but there are not as many as it would apear.

prairie tuber · 23 January 2005, 02:14

Hell, if it weren't for some slight geography issues... I'd be in like a dirty shirt.

craigdavis · 23 January 2005, 17:25

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Originally Posted by prairie tuber

Hell, if it weren't for some slight geography issues... I'd be in like a dirty shirt.

You should get some zapcat shipped over. I bet they would sell like hot cakes.

Peter J · 24 January 2005, 12:24

I know a bloke who lives in Wareham (Bournemouth way) who is matey with some Zapcatters and sometimes he co-pilots when one of them drops out - any good?

craigdavis · 24 January 2005, 12:52

Ye pete sounds like he could be promissing. ill pm you my number to give top him. Thanks

keytouch · 24 January 2005, 17:44

not actually seen any zapcating yet, what does the co-pilot have to do?
also, is there some kind of ideal weight for them?

craigdavis · 24 January 2005, 18:01

I would be lookiin for someone who is not to heavy but then not to light. They need to be quite strong and manoverble. Check out wot zapcats are about on www.zapcat-racing.com

keytouch · 24 January 2005, 18:56

what do you count as not too heavy?

craigdavis · 24 January 2005, 21:54

umm i would say about 12 -13 stone as i way 10

prairie tuber · 24 January 2005, 23:18

A copilot comprised of 12-13 stones? Wouldn't he sink if he went overboard?

There is a company on Vancouver Island that distributes zapcats. Next time I'm in British Columbia I'll try to check it out. They also carry the Gemini GRX 420 surf and the 470 Dive which seem like excellent boats. Have any you had experience with either of these?

keytouch · 25 January 2005, 08:04

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Originally Posted by craigdavis

umm i would say about 12 -13 stone as i way 10

well that rules me out, unless somehow i can lose a quarter of my own body weight

(it's mostly muscle ..... honest

)

Action Man · 25 January 2005, 09:10

I am up for this