>> All this talk of camera storage reminds me of something I have been meaning to ask. I use a GPS occasionally that I keep in an AquaPac drybag. I'd like to rig something up to mount it on my neoprene sprayskirt. I decided that I'd like to do this after a few nighttime crossings in rough weather. In these types of conditions the GPS was difficult to read on the deck, and was also difficult to remove from under deck bungies to take a closer reading. Not to mention that it disrupted my stroke. I'm thinking of some quick-release system that would keep the GPS taunt on skirt so it wouldn't interfere with rolling, surf, attacking river otters, but could also be removed quickly and stowed so it wouldn't interfere with a paddlefloat re-entry. What I do now is have the GPS attached to the deck bungies with a lanyard and small carabinier and just lay it on my skirt when I am using it at night. I really hate the idea of have anything loose on the boat in case of a capsize though. Anyone have any ideas? How does one go about sewing a sealing a sprayskirt? >> What I would do is glue a couple of Neoprene pockets or straps to the sprayskirt using AquaSeal -- no sewing required. I once made a combination Neoprene and nylon sprayskirt using AquaSeal, and never had a problem with the seams coming apart. Thrifty Outfitters used to carry wetsuit Neoprene. If they don't have it, then I think you might be able to order it from Seattle Fabrics (http://www.seattle2000.com/seattlefabrics/). Remember, though, what happened to Bill Newman when he tried to read his compass in waves at night. Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
cameras both safe and handy came up. Many of us carry our cameras in waterproof bags in our laps or on the boat bottom, but often by the time that we get the camera out of its container the picture that we wanted > I use something called a Sima Sports Pouch http://www.simacorp.com/photo.html I got from Campmor for about $20US. It has a strap I attach to the bungies with a 'beener. I can get my camera, GPS and binouclars in there with no problem. Of course it floats. After leaving a ramp for a day trip, I turned around to make sure I hadn't left anything behind and there was the pouch bobbing about in the waves. No problems at all once I retrieved it. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
> > I use something called a Sima Sports Pouch > http://www.simacorp.com/photo.html I got from Campmor for about $20US. It > has a strap I attach to the bungies with a 'beener. I can get my camera, > GPS and binouclars in there with no problem. > I have a Sports Pouch too. It does a great job of protecting my pocket 35 camera & binoculars from bangs. Unfortunately it's ziplock doesn't work at all well in cold weather. I usually use a large mouth 1 litre Nalgene jar with padding & strap added on the outside. Very tough, very waterproof, but little room for padding inside & I have to be careful not to crossthread the lid. I ordered a small Pelican case in July from a local camera shop but haven't recieved it yet - backordered. -- Lloyd Bowles The Mad Canoeist "Keep the open side up!" http://www.fortunecity.com/greenfield/clearstreets/358/index.html *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
>Someone thought that they had heard of a new, >waterproof container that could store a camera >under (and tied to) the deck bungies. Does anyone >know of such a container, or anything else >that works well? What does everyone else who >carries a camera use? You can bungee/tie a pelican case to the deck or mount D-rings in the cockpit and bungee/tie a pelican case to the them. Or, like a guy in my paddling club did, you can cut a hole in your deck and epoxy or glass in a lexan o-ring sealed box in that hole. Its a fast access place for camera, gps, marine radio and cookies.... He used a clear lexan box and it sure looks like a "sun roof" to me! Hasn't leaked yet (3 months) and I have even watched him roll in 4 ft surf with it. -chris *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
At 02:59 PM 11/19/98 -0500, "Mark H. Hunt" <mhh_at_aretha.jax.org> wrote: > I often keep my camera (weather-proof whatever that means) on its >strap around my neck with the camera tucked into the front of my PFD (yet >another reason to wear that PFD) This allows quick and easy access when >needed but keeps drops off the lense and keeps it out of harms way when >not in use. So far it seems a good compromise. > mark Gosh Mark, you're a much better paddler than I am. I can't keep drops off my sun glasses when I'm wearing them. Bill *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I use a belt mounted water bottle holder: I cut of the belt and put In a brass grommet. I use some thin bungee with SS hooks that passes through the grommet and keeps the holder centered on the deck, and away from the paddle blades. There is an additional elastic strap, designed to secure the included water bottle, which retains the camera, GPS or bottle of Gator Aid I usually keep on the deck. It easily detaches and fits all my boats. I also have a large fanny pack, attached in the same manner, which I keep further forward and use for items needed less frequently. cya *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Hey all! All this talk of camera storage reminds me of something I have been meaning to ask. I use a GPS occasionally that I keep in an AquaPac drybag. I'd like to rig something up to mount it on my neoprene sprayskirt. I decided that I'd like to do this after a few nighttime crossings in rough weather. In these types of conditions the GPS was difficult to read on the deck, and was also difficult to remove from under deck bungies to take a closer reading. Not to mention that it disrupted my stroke. I'm thinking of some quick-release system that would keep the GPS taunt on skirt so it wouldn't interfere with rolling, surf, attacking river otters, but could also be removed quickly and stowed so it wouldn't interfere with a paddlefloat re-entry. What I do now is have the GPS attached to the deck bungies with a lanyard and small carabinier and just lay it on my skirt when I am using it at night. I really hate the idea of have anything loose on the boat in case of a capsize though. Anyone have any ideas? How does one go about sewing a sealing a sprayskirt? Thanks! -Patrick -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patrick Maun pmaun_at_bitstream.net *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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