To: >internet:paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Ralph wrote concerning sea socks: >> It is surprising how few of these are available on the market. I know of only Feathercraft selling them ... We offer three kinds, including Feathercraft's. A difficulty is that all are made for large cockpit rims and therefore won't fit many kayaks. One is adjustable, but if pulled too tight you have puckers that prevent the best possible seal. Also, sea socks grip poorly on plastic kayaks (as do spray skirts with nylon hems rather than exposed shock cord). If anyone knows of socks for small cockpit rims, I'm looking. We will not let any of our rental doubles go out without sea socks. For singles with bulkheads they are of some benefit, but reduce the swampable volume only marginally so I consider a sock optional for them. Doubles, even with bulkheads, have such a large swampable volume, that if you get all that water sloshing side-to-side the boat can be close to zero-stable in real conditions. Socks make a huge difference in such a situation. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat May 02 1998 - 09:06:20 PDT
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