Re: [Paddlewise] place the equipment

From: Jochen Grikschat <grikschat_at_surfeu.de>
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 16:53:33 +0200
Funny idea:

>  The problem
> is that storage in the pfd pockets is somewhat limited.  Radio,
> flares, compass, mirror, flashlight.....  Anybody found a smart
> solution?

Use a rucksack. Gregory got some really good ones ...

No, without smiling. I was thinking of an small rucksack-option. Once I
attached a little bag on the backside of my rescuing west (no pfd, but
hand-activated inflating). There is enough place, I carry a throw line and
afterwrds a waterbag. I´m thinking on a option for VHF (roped so you can get
it fast), or a praddle (ian proctor single hand paddle), or some other
equipment. It have to be fixed high, nearby the shoulders, you must be able
to get it fast but it also have to fixed strong. Not easy, but I´m thinking
about and someday ... I will tell you that day I got the solution.

But what I´ve realised is a sprayskirt with a integrated bag in the front
area. I sew a 2nd peace of stuff and close it with velcro, there I place
some knife or cell phone. Zoelzer make some sprayskirts with a waterproof
zipper, quite expensive but you could store there almost everything. Yes,
the sprayskirt is a place with no other use than to provide you from getting
a sunburn or windy/wet legs.

just some thoughts
bye
Jochen

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