Re: [Paddlewise] Sea Seat

There is nothing on the sides to grip with.  It has a tether that you can attach
to your PFD.  That way, at least, it can't sail away from you.  I felt pretty
solid sitting in it.  Again, I need to try it in rough water conditions.

Keith Kaste

pbaum_at_ix.netcom.com wrote:

> On 06/07/98 12:57:17 you wrote:
> Keith,
> The previous post on the Sea Seat complained about the lack of any gripping
> surfaces or handle on the seat seat sides.  If you can get up on top of it,
> is there anything at all on the sides to help you maintain your position if
> it gets rough?
>
> Phil Baumgaertner
> Bremerton, WA
>
> >
> >Also, I got a chance to try out the Sea Seat for myself on the SF Bay.
> >I think it works great.  Getting into it after blowing it up means
> >springing out of the water on it until your pelvis is centered over the
> >center indentation.  Then simply twist your body around so that you are
> >sitting in the middle.  This is less difficult than a paddle float
> >rescue.  It feels stable once you are sitting in it.  I will want to
> >take it to the "soup zone" at Ocean Beach to really test its stability.
> >I tried paddling it with a paddle and with my hands.  Both succeed in
> >making forward progress.  The Sea Seat folds up small enough to fit into
> >a bail out pack or some PFD pockets.  I am glad to have this in the
> >safety arsenal.  As with all safety equipment I must practice with it in
> >the kinds of conditions that I might have to use it in.
> >
> >Keith Kaste
> >
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