Thank you for your responses to my sponson/paddle float question with particular thanks to MZ for providing the link to the previous discussions on the subject. That led me to the Paddlewise Topic page which should provide many of the answers to my beginner questions. The sponson situation was weird. Apparently Tim Ingram's sponsons are well made and do serve a safety need in certain situations. But from what I read he is completely alienating those he wishes to serve. I saw where he referred to Paddlewise as a "particularly murderous little kayak cult." He seems to be his own worse enemy. I think your responses relative to him were quite restrained, all things considered. Mr. Ingram's best bet would be to totally divorce himself from the marketing of his product. I have a Klepper tandem so a roll is not an option. My main concern is getting back in the boat and getting the water out if capsized. I am not a year round paddler so am limited to water temps suitable for polypro and wool. I will practice as soon a I weather permits. Thanks again. Skip *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Jan 27 2002 - 10:20:13 PST
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