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From: Phil Huck <thekayaker_at_yahoo.com>
subject: [Paddlewise] Advice on Sea Lion Rudder Mods
Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 12:34:03 -0700 (PDT)
    Tensioned bungee leashes for your pegs sounds like
a fine idea. They could lay slack when pegs are
engaged and tighten to catch any leeward slide. 

   Claustrophobic? 
I once got stuck completely inside my Wavehopper while
trying to pull out a crooked pad jammed in the bow.
There I was,  head first, arms above my head, on my
back, and stuck at the shoulders. I was all alone for
about 20 min. My entire body was in the boat, feet
resting on the seat. At least I could kind of see out
of an empty screw hole.
    No panic -  just frustration with self. Although,
I did have a nice (mildly profane) conversation with
myself while I was stuck.  
     Had I been in my buddies "stinky" new fiberglass
layup I am sure I would have passed out.
Learn from my mistake, plan ahead, and if it gets
tough, do it with a buddy.

Later, 
Phil
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