If you're looking for cheap(like free) inflatables, for paddle floats or any other appropriate use try box wine bladders. They're super strong, easy to inflate, and reflect light like a mirror. I store two uninflated bladders inside of a produce net bag. When inflated they really clamp on to a paddle. They're also fun to drain........................ bob klemick *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
>> They're also fun to drain... Well now, that depends on what they held when you drained them. If they held wine, and you drained them down your gullet rather than into the sea before blowing them up to use as floats, you might not succeed in the self-rescue, though I bet you'd have fun trying! -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Bob Klemick Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2000 3:08 PM To: Paddlewise Subject: [Paddlewise] A great cheap float If you're looking for cheap(like free) inflatables, for paddle floats or any other appropriate use try box wine bladders. They're super strong, easy to inflate, and reflect light like a mirror. I store two uninflated bladders inside of a produce net bag. When inflated they really clamp on to a paddle. They're also fun to drain........................ bob klemick *************************************************************************** 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/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
"If you're looking for cheap(like free) inflatables, for paddle floats or any other appropriate use try box wine bladders. They're super strong, easy to inflate, and reflect light like a mirror. I store two uninflated bladders inside of a produce net bag. When inflated they really clamp on to a paddle. They're also fun to drain........................ bob klemick" I've made a couple of paddle floats from wine cask bladders. Sure they are cheap and fun to drain, but:- 1. They are not particularly easy to inflate while you are swimming beside your boat in cold water. The taps are not designed for this. 2. They are not as robust and puncture proof as a well made paddlefloat. 3. Even using two 4 litre cask bladders in one float, this arrangement does not have as much floatation as the Mariner paddlefloat I now use. A paddlefloat is only going to be used when a roll has failed, a wet exit has occurred, and you are already cold, tired and battered by waves. Every minute counts, and every advantage is needed. So, I reckon have a good float if you're going to have one at all. Regards, Peter Treby 37* 42' S 148* 08' E *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I've used closed cell pool noodles and bunjii cord. cya -- *************************************************************************** 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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