Re: [Paddlewise] End of "the groover"?

From: Nick Schade <schade_at_guillemot-kayaks.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 09:23:50 -0400
I used a specicially built groover this summer which was quite
satisfactory. Unfortunately, I don't know the manufacturer, but the system
had a rudimentary seat which did not make grooves, used the standard blue
fluid and had a pretty much hands-free clean-out system. I was pleasantly
surprised by the lack of odor and general inoffensiveness of the whole
thing. It was not inflatable and seamed pretty secure.
Nick

At 6:01 AM -0400 10/19/98, JCMARTIN43_at_aol.com wrote:
>For those who've done extended runs on remote rivers, the sight of  the much-
>beloved "groover", the well-used ammo can, strapped to the side of the support
>raft, may be a thing of the past.  Technology moves us ahead.
>
>A recent copy of the International Autosport catalog --- an interesting
>compendium of expensive and virtually useless car-toys --- out ot
>Charlottesville, Virginia, has, on page 39, a wondrous new device called an
>"Inflate-a-Potty".  Shown in color photos deflated in a small, hand-held stuff
>sack and in its inflated form --- vaguely resembing three, horseshoe-shaped
>inflated inner tubes stacked on top of one another, this "... convenient and
>sanitary solution when restrooms are not available" comes with three standard
>13-gallon trash bags.  What a concept!
>
>Based on the workmanship apparent in the photograph, however, it might be
>advisable to keep the Inflate-a-Potty away from sharp-edged scree and,
>possibly, pine needles, less one have a deflating, "let-down" experience at a
>particularly critical time! Unsuitable for deployment on the afterdecks of
>Nordkapps and other skinny boats.  Suitable for operation in Spectrums and
>possibly Coasters.
>
>Thought all PaddleWise-asses should know about this important, uplifting
>development in outdoor living through chemistry!
>
>Jack Martin
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Nick Schade
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