>> I can't resist putting in my two bits on paddle tethers: I hate them and have never felt the need to use one. >> The alternative to a paddle tether is to have an accessible spare paddle. I don't use a tether on my Greenland paddle, because it would interfere with my sliding technique. However, I carry a Greenland storm paddle as a spare on my foredeck, where it is accessible should I lose my main paddle. Because it is a one-piece paddle, no assembly is required, and I find it very easy to grab when capsized and roll up with. Does anyone else on this list who uses a Greenland paddle tether it? Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> Does anyone else on this list who uses a Greenland paddle tether it? As I just mentioned to Ralph, I sometimes do. Only in rougher conditions any more. I too find it interferes with my paddling, and really don't want to have to think about where the line is when rolling or risk it causing me to blow a roll. I've been giving a lot of thought to doing away with my 2 piece spare and building a storm paddle. My question: I've seen several kayaks that look like they were built to park a greenland or storm paddle on the front deck (the webbing and/or bungy works out just right). Is this planned or added after purchase? If added, what are some of the better methods to park your paddle on the front deck? Woody *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Robert wrote: <snip Greenland paddle stuff> If added, what are some of the better methods to park your paddle on the front deck? Woody, et al: A really good paddle park can be made from wooden beads (or more expensive plastic ones). If your kayak has deck fittings near the front hatch, you can run a bungy line from one side to the other. If you run that short piece of bungy line (front deck near hatch must be about 8 inches?) through a couple of beads, it is very easy to reach forward and slip the distal end of your "stick" under the bungy for a park. The end closest to you will have to be secured in a fasion you see fit for your deck. If anyone wants a artist rendition, I can have a friend scan it to send electronically. (PS Woody, I have not forgot about your question regarding "corner winds". They are winds that accelerate due to friction effects around a headland or such. I am doing a huge posting on this for PW, and will hit "send" once completed). BC'in Ya Doug Lloyd *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Doug Lloyd wrote: If you run that short > piece of bungy line (front deck near hatch must be about 8 inches?) through > a couple of beads, it is very easy to reach forward and slip the distal end > of your "stick" under the bungy for a park. Doug, are the beads there to act as rollers for the paddle to roll through under the bungie (instead of scraping the deck), or is there another function. John *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Olive cleats? Lever buckles? Atlatls? Philabegs?--oops, wrong list-- why do I feel I live in a third-world culture, paddlewise? do these things actually exist?.... Elaine Harmon - eilidh_at_dc.seflin.org - eharmon_at_cs.miami.edu *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Elaine Harmon wrote: > > Olive cleats? Lever buckles? Atlatls? Philabegs?--oops, wrong list-- > > why do I feel I live in a third-world culture, paddlewise? do these things > actually exist?.... You can get the first two at any marine outfitter. For the third, you'll need to go to your nearest paleolithic sports store. Now, what's a philabeg? Steve *************************************************************************** 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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