Re: [Paddlewise] Wet exits and spray deck removal

PT,
No, I haven't used a zippered tube, though I'm about to retrofit one so.
Pumps have always been problematic. I have recently purchased a pump that
has the batteries inside. Although it bench-tests well, the ocean
environment will be the true test. It uses 3 D batteries and pumps 200 gpm
with a 4 foot head and may be purchsed from West Marine.  We'll see. I'm
going to buy a deck-mounted hand pump and mount it just aft of the cockpit.
This is a cumbersome position but I don't want it interfering with re-entry.
I may try to mount it on the pegs.
Sid Taylor
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Treby <ptreby_at_ozemail.com.au>
To: Paddlewise (E-mail) <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2001 5:20 PM
Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Wet exits and spray deck removal


>Brian writes:
>"> But if these could not be used, either because of a snug neoprene
>> tube, and/or layers of dry top and PFD, grabbing a fold of the deck at
the
>> side of the deck and pulling out works fine.
>Then why not use this method in the first place instead of one that's
>complicated and questionable? I agree that this works well and it's not
>hampered
>by other equipment, such as the paddler's clothing or PFD."
>
>Complete agreement here. It has been a worthwhile exercise for me to try
>various methods, and have them in the armoury if needed. If anyone has any
>other methods of escape without the grab loop, please post them. I'll
>happily give anything a try while the water is warm.
>
>Sid writes:
>"...sprayskirts that have a nylon tubes with a neoprene deck. This type may
>be the most versatile in terms of wet-exiting and also pumping-out the boat
>via the tube."
>
>I had such a skirt second but last. It let a lot of water in when rolling.
>But in warm climates, the extra ventilation could make that an acceptable
>trade-off.
>I'll repeat the Australian standard mantra here: pumping out the boat with
a
>hand pump via the tube is a very poor alternative to having an effective
>hands-free foot or electric pump.
>
>"What do I recommend? First of all - not giving bad advice."
>Well, let's all keep an open mind as to what works and what doesn't, and be
>prepared to try alternatives in real paddling conditions, so as to be able
>to decide what is good advice and what isn't.
>
>"Fourth, put a zipper on your tube..."
>Sid, have you used such a spray deck, and wet exited using the zipper? Does
>this work OK? If the zipper is covered by layers of clothing, we are back
to
>grabbing a fold at the side of the deck, if the grab loop isn't available.
>If the zipper is accessible, still might be a problem. Never had difficulty
>undoing a zipper? My teenage years were full of zipper frustrations, but
>I'll spare you the details.
>
>Good Paddling
>PT
>37°42'S 145°08'E
>
>
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