> The problem I found is that inflatable paddlefloats leak, and leak > Inexperienced as I am, I would still think unless the paddle float was really ripped, a small/minor sized leak wouldn't neccessarily matter that much. It's not like I'm going to need it for an extended period of time. All I'm going to do is use it for a leg up and possibly a brace while I bail/pump most of the water out, aren't I? > Maybe we could start a thread on the difference between a safety > device > and a rescue aid. A safety device is something you can depend on to > I'm using that logic to determine an electric pump and probably a foot pump are not for me. I'll carry a hand pump but plan on using a bailer now. The more complicated the product/installation/use, the more chance for it to be broken or misused. Same thing with rudders. I've got one, but I don't use it much. Long live the KISS principle :-). *************************************************************************** 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 Thu May 07 1998 - 05:49:02 PDT
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