Re: [Paddlewise] Safety Warning

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_home.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 20:22:28 -0500
From: <JSpinner_at_aol.com>


>     This will seal our reputation, but before I paddle any boat I look for 3 
> ways out of the skirt. I do that when I set the pegs, if not before. Lean 
> over to one side and grab the bunched fabric, 

Similar to this is the "smash and grab" approach.  This works for neoprene
skirts.  Slam your open hand down on the skirt in front of you.  This will 
generate a fold that you grab.  Then just pull the skirt up until it releases.
It won't work if you press down slowly - you have to slam it.

Leaning back may also create a fold behind you as well.

Mike

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