Re: [Paddlewise] Wet My Suit

From: <Bhansen97_at_aol.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 11:45:48 EST
Paul - <<....about different methods to keep the drysuit
dry.  Dry after bladder elimination, that is....>>

I'm sorta hoping that you were joking, at least in part. But....

See the video  "Aquatic Man" distributed by John Heath (1142 Thornton Rd 
Houston TX 77018 - others on thsi list will have his e-mail and URL 
addresses). It's a great video showing some of the techniques used by John 
Petersen, 1997 (?) Greenland National Kayaking Champion. As it applies to 
your question - Mr. Petersen demonstrates an inuit technique for resolving 
your problem. Place paddle across rear deck, fix in place with hand, then 
foot, **stand up**, and let go! 

[And aside from that, this is just a superb video for anyone who's interested 
in sea kayaking. Mr Heath also distributes "Rolling with Maligiaq" which I 
haven't seen yet, but which is reportedly also excellent.]

Oh, and if you do rent a drysuit, please tell me about it. I'll rent whatever 
*wet*suits that outfitter has, instead.

Bill Hansen
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