Re: [Paddlewise] Re ballast

From: Bob Denton <bob_at_dnax.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 1998 10:31:50 -5
I think we are taking the wrong approach here...instead of putting 
lead ballast in the boat, lets put it in the paddles. 

I'm sure your all aware of taking a couple of forks and sticking them 
in a cork with a pin in the bottom...by dropping the GG, the cork 
appears to balance on the pin...

If we added 40 or 50 lbs of lead to each paddle, when conditions get 
rough, just drop those paddles below the waterline, hang on tight  
and Ta Da! Instant stability.....

Think of those great muscles you'll be building up with those lead 
paddles.....throw away that paddle float but make sure you have a 
good tether!

cya



Bob Denton
Vice President 
Undersea Breathing Systems
bob_at_dnax.com
http://www.dnax.com
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