Re: [Paddlewise] Safety Warning - a simple solution

From: <HTERVORT_at_aol.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 18:43:10 EST
In a message dated 3/6/01 6:30:25 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
brian.nystrom_at_att.net writes:


> . Personally, I use a paddle biner in a tightly stitched loop, so
> it cannot shift around. There's no way I can miss it.
> 

Biners work great because they are heavy enough to hang the strap straight 
down away from the coaming when you are inverted, making it easier to find.  
Also, it gives you an extra biner should you need one for towing or rescues.

However, be sure to use a locking biner so that it doesn't inadvertently hook 
on something before you need to exit or when you're swimming, thus fulfilling 
its paddling moniker -- "death hook".

Harold


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