RE: [Paddlewise] Foam paddle floats, who makes them? Did you make your own?

Rex:  I prefer to use a homemade float, made as described elsewhere, with
two sheets of foam duct taped together.  I like it because I can fit the
float to the paddle while capsized, before exiting the cockpit.  That has
two advantages:  The kayak can't become accidentally separated from me while
I'm fitting the float, and it is very fast.  I don't use deck rigging to
secure the paddle, and I come up aft of the cockpit and climb across the
paddle, and corkscrew into the cockpit.  It takes me a little less than 30
seconds.  It would also be possible to do a float assisted roll using the
technique of fitting the float before exiting the cockpit.  Another possible
use of a foam float would be a float roll--never mind the paddle!
    However, because I roll reliably, and dislike carrying the foam float, I
usually bring an inflatable paddle float with me on the water.  I think an
inflatable paddle float is a pretty stupid rescue accessory, but I like its
small size.  Since I plan to recover by rolling I don't anticipate using the
float at all.

Ken Rasmussen

(Hey Guys:  Keep a civil tongue in your head when talking to Rex.  He just
let slip that he does 40 pull ups when he's working out.  That's not all in
one set, but still, he wouldn't have much difficulty pulling your ears off,
would he??)

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