[Paddlewise] Greenland re-enter&roll

RWMCT asks:"While we are on the subject of paddle float rescues and 
different paddles,
has anyone any experience using a Greenland paddle with a paddle float,
particularly for a re-enter and roll? "

Rolling is so much easier with a Greenland that if you have a fairly good 
roll to begin with, I'll bet you won't need the paddle float for the R&R. 
(And if you keep practicing your roll, you'll likely find that you won't 
need it for a R&R with a Euro paddle either - I think the roll is actually 
easier with the boat partly in the water. )

However - as far as I know there's nothing at all which would prevent a 
person from using a paddle float with a Greenland. The only caveat would be 
that you need an inflatable paddle float, and the you'd need to inflate it 
firmly. If you feel the need of a tether for a Greenland, there's nothing 
to prevent you from rigging one which would (effectively) be a single line 
up to the proximal end of the longer Greenland blade, and then would tie or 
Velcro around the slightly narrower shaft.

Bill Hansen
Ithaca NY

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