Re: [Paddlewise] a thought on rescues

While the discussion of SOTs is current, consider an alternative sometimes used
with first-time paddlers and  children, and perhaps more widely applicable;
standard sea kayaks with sea socks and without spray skirts.  Plenty of
pleasant weather paddling could be done with such an arrangement and indeed
often is among more relaxed paddlers.  Certainly its is not a viable
combination for turbulent conditions and big seas but perhaps neither are SOTs
comfortable in such conditions.  The advantages of both carrying volume and
knee and hip bracing would also be retained.  Craft like the Feathercraft K1
combine all the elements; aircraft portability, high secondary stability, sea
sock adaptability and carrying volume.  Does a SOT dramatically outshine a
conventional kayak with a properly fit sea sock?  If so, how?.

Rich Mitchell

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