Just a few comments on a variety of subjects. I have done a quite few swims (learning to kayak and roll) in cold white water. I always come up and gasp for air, but I know this will happen, so when I come up I take a deep breath and hold it. This usually reduces or eliminates the gasp, works really well for me. I made a couple unexpected visit in Colorado river in the Grand Canyon this summer, unfortuantely my raft wouldn't roll ;-). The water is about 47 degrees so I got a good gasp out of both flips, but I was ready. On the Chota subject I own a pair of the thick soled Chotas with laces. They are great on rocks and I never take camp slippers anymore because they are so comfortable. They fit in my Kayak but that is not true for everyone. I also own an AT crank shaft paddle, and really like it. I have severe arthritis and this paddle is easy on the joints so I recommend it for people with joint or carpal tunnel problems. Interesting comments on the fish stocks. I am deeply immersed in that subject(big grin). I will keep my comments brief, but having worked with endangered fish stocks for the past 10 years it has been interesting watching the court decisions on the Endangered Species Act. Unfortunately the litigation has gained little except better paperwork. The recent de-listing of coho salmon here in Oregon may allow some real work to be accomplished, because the Biologists have been mired down with endless report writing. Unfortunately the de-listing will likely encourage more fishing of depleted stocks. Lastly thanks to all that commented on making a kayak "visible" to radar, excellent helpful comments as usual. Also thanks for the comments on the trekers tarp, I did purchase one I'll let you know how it works in Baja. Incidentally I bought some interesting poles for the tarp. I saw some golf ball retrievers, the poles are telescoping and extend to 12 feet, they seem to be quite sturdy and pack down to about 40 inches. -- MZ website: http://members.home.net/mzuschlag *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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