Tom has a very good point here. I think it is critical for kayakers attempting this to know the characteristics of the launch area. I have been flipped before in which my head hit the bottom hard enough to require medical attention. No rocks, just a fast impact on a sandy bottom in which my neck was supporting all the weight of myself and kayak. There are many places where this technique can be performed with minimal risk but knowing the characteristics of the waves and bottom may prevent a visit to your family doctor. Getting your head bounced off the bottom is a very overrated experience. Happy Paddling, Vincent *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Dec 05 2000 - 08:31:36 PST
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