> >> > Same thing applys to kayaking maybe. More gear don't alway mean more > safe..?? > >> > > There is some truth in this statement, but I think the gear vs. skills > argument is a false dichotomy. My observation here in the Midwest is > that, generally speaking, the kayakers with the best skills are also > those who are most conscientious about safety and most likely to spend > money on Goretex dry suits. <snip> > Chuck Holst This has been my experience, too. The more experienced paddlers I've seen are practicing safety. Jackie *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Aug 06 1999 - 16:23:52 PDT
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