rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com wrote: > > Matt Broze wrote: > > > > I use about a 30" tether > > of 3/16" shock cord that can stretch to twice its length or more (and a > > nylon hook). It stores wrapped around the middle of my paddle shaft where it > > is always quickly available. It is very lightweight, and opposed to the > > coiled kind, doesn't go clack, clack, clack on the deck with every stroke > > when in use. > > My coil one doesn't do that. The official heavier coil type sold for > kayaking probably does from how you describe your experience. > > > Also it never tangles with itself or drags in the water. > > My coil doesn't either. You should get one from West Marine and see for > yourself. > > > Since > > it is tied to the paddle shaft it has a very secure attachment that I trust > > more than Velcro. > > Yes, the official Perception bungee tether uses velcro which I wouldn' > have full trust in either. I was given one of the Perception units, and used it for a while until the Velcro sleeve detached from its bungie. Examination showed the joining of the two was doomed by design to fall apart. In any good thrashing, I think the Perception unit would fail. OTOH, I have used the "official" telephone cord units for years and really like them, with Matt's caveats in mind (especially that damn clack clack noise!). FWIW, I detach these and stow them in a pocket when in/near surf zones, because of the entrapment hazard. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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 Sep 10 1999 - 00:27:05 PDT
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