Re: [Paddlewise] Bad advice on paddle float rescue

Rick Sylvia wrote:
> 
>  Generally, I've always seen it suggested that you leave the
> > paddlefloat on until you've attached your spray skirt and
> > pumped out the
> > water.
> 
> I can see that with an electric, or foot operated pump.  How about with a
> hand held pump?    With my current set-up, the only way I can pump water out
> is by not fully attaching the spray-skirt.
> 
> Do I have a bad set-up, or am I missing a trick or something?

Nope, good critical reading on your part and as John intended but
sequenced creatively.  But as you imply, cover as much as possible.
> 
> While I'm at it, I've had a problem with getting my legs tangled in my
> paddle-leash.  I was told it's because I'm coming out backwards????  When
> upside down, I reach forward to release the skirt, then hold the sides of
> the coming, and do somewhat of a sumersault forward until my legs have
> cleared the cockpit.  From that point, I just sort of move to the side of
> the boat and pop up to the surface.  Is that incorrect?

It's a nice start reverse training for a re-entry and roll, but you are
loosing an option and could possibly compromise a solid grip on the
boat.  I have to try it, but I am imagining that you would have to
rotate around the back of the palm to get a grip on the coaming loosing
the hold for a moment.  
The option you loose is the ability to splay your feet just under the
cockpit rim to secure the boat freeing your arms to fend off sharks and
mermaids (or filling a paddlefloat while enjoying the warm water as the
lake was today).

I really prefer an accessible paddle in lieu of the tether (I have seen
some use a canoe, I like the storm paddle on the front deck), though I
know a slew of paddlers I highly respect swear by the tether.  

I did have to chase my euro a couple of times today while playing with
my storm.

About the 
> 


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