Re: [Paddlewise] Fw: Pumping Out / use a Sea Sock?

From: Rex Roberton <rexrob_at_mac.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 01:25:58 -0700
Wilky wrote: 

>Has any one used or do use a sea sock??
>Cheers

Yes, I use a sea sock.  Very little water gets in my sea sock during a wet
exit, usually eliminating the need to pump out.  I paddle a low volume skin
boat, your results may differ.  Larger volume kayaks could have several
gallons of water in the sea sock, which you may or may not be concerned
about in a real life situation.  As with any new equipment get lots of
practice in many different conditions to perfect your technique.  I use a
foam "bulk head" inside the sea sock to hold the sock up off my feet.

Rex  


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