Doug writes: "Happens all the time, except down under (they don't have paddlefloats)." Nice trawl Doug, got me right in. It's true paddlefloats don't enjoy wide popularity in Australia. I notice a definite inverse correlation between skill and paddlefloat possession. The better paddlers don't have them, and rely on skill, rolling, re-enter and roll, and bracing and not needing rescue in the first place. Less experienced turkeys are seen with paddlefloats, and seem to be the ones who seem to need fishing out. At present, I try to pump up skill, but still carry a paddlefloat. I must say the only use for the paddlefloat on the recent Easter trip was as a pillow. Too bad about the salty residue all over it. Maybe a paddlefloat shaped like a blow-up Australian Rules football would be more popular here. Or a blow-up mermaid... or a blow-up white pointer towed behind the boat for PWC deterrent purposes. PT *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Apr 18 2001 - 00:11:59 PDT
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