Re: [Paddlewise] More on the newsgroup charges

Ralph,
Thanks for the heads-up that you're trying to kill me. :)
There's no need however, since I do a pretty good job of that myself,
paddling always in a drysuit and without sponsons. Hasn't worked yet though,
so I guess I'm not perfect. Darn it...

For those who are curious about why my name is involved. Last year I wrote a
drysuit review for Sea Kayaker, which started a debate between Ralph and I
(on PW and in the letters to the editor in SK). The essence of the debate is
that I suggested unrolling a drysuit while on the water as a way to manage
heat in certain difficult situations (e.g. hot still mornings on cold water,
with wind expected later in the day). Ralph kindly pointed out that I hadn't
adequately explained when and how this might be a good idea for someone to
consider increasing their risk in such a gross manner. As far as I could
tell, the debate was amicable enough, and I certainly appreciate Ralph's
position.

Cheers,
Kevin




----- Original Message -----
From: "ralph diaz" <rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com>
To: <PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2001 1:44 PM
Subject: [Paddlewise] More on the newsgroup charges

<snip -- TI's ravings below>

>
> I warned intelenet.net (Jackie Fenton etc.) that they would create a
murder
> cult, 400 US paddler deaths ago. For example, Ralph Diaz tries to kill
Kevin
> Whilden by telling him to zip up this drysuit in hot weather, causing
> heatstroke. Kevin says no, he is going to take the risks. Why not simply
> wear a wetsuit and use 20 second sponsons, like a child, judge and jury.
> Paddle fully flooded boat to safety, escaping hypothermia and heatstroke
> from a drysuit?



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