In a message dated 1/21/00 9:24:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, dlloyd_at_telus.net writes: << I just don't think newer paddlers to the sport realize how much more gear, comfort, options, safety equipment, and information we have nowadays. This isn't profound or anything - just meant to remind us to be grateful for how much better off we are now. >> This reminds me the old debate. Does new gear encourage a false sense of security and over confidence or make for better kayaker's? Kayaking is one person in a kayak under his own power taking on the wind, currents and waves. Not fundamentally different from ten years ago or a thousand! The basics are what count, the paddler, a boat and a paddle, be it a native skin boat or a fiberglass boat without rudder or sail. Next thing you will be telling us about the good olds when you trudged though four foot snow drifts to get to that one room school house :) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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