Re: [Paddlewise] Solid Paddle Floats

Joan,
Stirrups can sometimes create as many problems as they solve by actually
assisting (negative connotation) with boat roll. Also, you shouldn't be
"climbing aboard". Rather, you need to be "seal landing" on the deck,
sort of like swimming up onto it. I usually get my feet out horizontal,
pull and push the kayak toward me then away a few times preparing
momentum, then pull up easily onto the deck. Matt has some good pointers
about this on his web site.

DL
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Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 13:40:17 EDT
From: JSpinner_at_aol.com
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Solid Paddle Floats

In a message dated 4/17/01 1:28:26 PM, shawnkayak_at_yahoo.com writes:

<< If you're putting that much downward pressure on your paddlefloat,
you're probably going to start breaking paddles. >>

Shawn,
How do you avoid it if you aren't real agile? I have to clamber back
into the
boat with a stirrup. I often find, with boats other than mine, that I
still
tip the boats to the point of taking on water as I step up. I try to do
it
quickly but that isn't always possible. Bringing the end of the paddle
closer
to the boat limits the tipping BUT puts more pressure on the paddle.

Joan Spinner


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