Re: [Paddlewise] Slightly Leaky At The Neck

Tom and All:
The same is true of aviation accidents.  Small things combine to make 
Extreme Problems and can result in death.
I think that we should be using a written "Check List" rather than 
following mental notes and forgetting something a few small things.

Fred

At 09:33 PM 5/26/2000 -0700, Tom wrote:
>Thu, 25 May Rob Cookson wrote: RE: Dry Tops and Bibs vs Dry 
>Suits:  Kokotat--Original Message-----On Behalf Of ralph diaz: Thursday, 
>May 25: To: Fred T, CA Kayaker, Subject (Re): Same
>"">R. Diaz:"On another note, I believe the TecTour top does not have a 
>latex gasket at the neck, just the wrists."You are correct, the tec-tour 
>has latex at the wrists but not at the neck.  During a roll with this type 
>of closure I find I get maybe a cup or two of water in at 
>most.  Definately not enough to make safety an issue....."
>
>While this may not be a major safety issue,  I would recomend thought be 
>given to it in the overall context of the paddling situation with 
>consideration given to the worst possible conditions that may develop 
>therein.  Note that many kayaking "accidents" have been attributed to a 
>melange of  individually non-catastrouphic causes which in combination 
>contributed to a disasterous result.
>
>P.S.  The quotation at the end of your posts is tasty and nutritious food 
>for thought.
>
>
>
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