Re: [Paddlewise] Jetski incident solid Paddle floats.

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>  For the same reason, I plan to start
>carrying a solid paddle float when in cold water conditions.
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This was a back channel communication to Wes from a Peter K., who 
later edited it and sent it to the list.

<Dear Wes,

	All the best to you.  Make this fellow a headline, and get 
some $ off of him.  Put him in jail etc.  On the paddle float idea, I 
do not recommend a Northwater float for people above 160  lbs.  I 
weigh 220 and do not use mine for anything other than rolling 
practice.  Does anybody know if anybody makes a solid float with more 
buoyancy?

	On the other hand I do use a Seattle Sports dual chambered 
paddle float.  Two good breaths in each side after the paddle is in 
takes me ten seconds or less to set it up.  you do not have to fill 
the damned thing up. It is quicker to get out of the boat, getting me 
back some of the ten seconds. Much more flotation  even if half- full 
than the Northwater.  I do paddle float and other rescues every time 
I go out, usually a few at the end of the trip.  I paddle open water 
in New England, and must be serious about safety.

I am sure that you can make your own float similar to the Northwater 
but quite a bit bigger, if you want.  Never settle for a single 
bladder float, (like Voyageur).  One hole and useless.  Those people 
should be ashamed for making a bad "safety" product.

	I honor your courage, honesty, and writing skills.

Peter K.>


Thanks to all the paddlewisers for the great information.  This is a 
generous community

Peter K.
>


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