Re: [Paddlewise] Reenter - attach skirt and roll

JWare wrote:
JW, this is exactly how you do it.
John Winskill

> 
> > Greg wrote
> 
> > Perhaps with a lot of practice, it might work for you...  for me, it's
> > not something I intend to incorporate into my bag of "save my tail"
> > techniques unless someone can share the secret in getting the spray
> > skirt back on before I require air.
> 
> I guess I'd have to agree with this not being high on my list of options.
> I've been practicing the reenter/attach skirt/roll up in the pool lately
> (including last night) and while I have the maneuver down in a nice warm,
> clear pool (goggles and nose clip too) it seems like tossing in cold or dark
> water, waves and wind might greatly reduce the success rate.
> 
> Although it is nice when you roll up all sealed up, the idea of managing to
> keep in close contact with your paddle and attaching your your skirt while
> you feel the "lack of air clock" ticking make this maneuver a little
> questionable.
> 
> I tried a variation where I reentered, rolled up, and caught my wits and
> breath, then capsized and while upside down, but still in the cockpit I
> reattached the skirt. While this bought more time to attach the skirt I'm
> not so sure I'd want to intentionally go back over in conditions. It also
> seemed like the second time around I came up with a little more water under
> that nicely sealed skirt.
> 
> jw
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