Re: [Paddlewise] How many backups?

From: Julio MacWilliams <juliom_at_cisco.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 14:46:52 -0700 (PDT)
There is only one problem with the paddlefloat re-entry and roll, which is
that while rolling up you scoop the maximum capacity of water inside
the kayak. 

If one has a foot pump, or electric pump, then the paddlefloat re-entry
and roll is virtualy bomb proof. Otherwise, in calm waters, doing
the paddlefloat outrigger re-entry saves many minutes of pumping.

Still nothing beats staying inside the kayak with the spray skirt on.

- Julio

> 
> In fact, The re-entry roll is so much more dependable than the traditional
> "outrigger technique" that I think it is irresponsible to teach the
> outrigger technique.   I can think of no situation -- even with complete
> beginners -- where the outrigger paddlefloat re-entry is preferable to the
> re-entry roll.  
> 
> --Tim 
> 

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