At 09:53 AM 4/14/01 -0400, P.or.N. K. wrote: ><snip> > >This was a back channel communication to Wes from a Peter K., who >later edited it and sent it to the list. > >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. And I responded, originally back channel: That's sort of what I have in mind. I use a pad under my thighs in the boat, to keep my legs from going to sleep. It's just foam rubber, and is wearing out. Now, I keep thinking, what if I get a cheap floatable seat cushion type PFD, available from K-mart for about seven bucks, and hack it up to be a replacement cushion -- then put it in a bag with a drawstring pocket on the side, to rig as a paddle float. Bingo, a two-fer. -- Wes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wes Boyd's Kayak Place http://www2.dmci.net/wesboyd/kayak.htm Kayaks for Big Guys (And Gals) | Trip Reports | Places To Go | Boats & Gear --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Apr 14 2001 - 15:11:41 PDT
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