> 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 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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