Re: [Paddlewise] No protection

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron and Barb" <rbdunningtons1_at_home.com>
To: <PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 11:14 AM
Subject: [Paddlewise] No protection


> I'm still dumbfounded by the guy who says he paddles without a PFD, paddle
> float, wet suit, etc., etc.  rather, relying on his expert skills and
> knowledge to get him out of any possibly life threatening situation. I
knew a
> free-style rock climber like that once....., died in a fall at the age of
28.
> Rouge waves, unseen rocks, sudden changes in the weather, all can occur
> quickly and when least expected. Even the best preparations are sometimes
> still inadequate. Why take such a HUGE chance? Remember, birds fall off of
> limbs too.
>
I don't know who this guy is; maybe he has an answer; maybe he's some type
of adrenaline junky who feels he has a right to kill himself; I don't know.
I worry about the rescuers and the message this guy sends to non-kayakers
and kayakers alike if he every becomes the proverbial "bird falling of the
limb".

Safe kayaking,

Craig

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