Kirk wrote: - >I normally paddle a race surf ski. I also usually paddle for >just a few hours, rarely more than a mile from shore. My surf >ski is a sit on top craft with no hatches and no deck lines, >it's also black with medium blue trim. I fully understand that >if I screw up I'm on my own. It takes me about 7 seconds to tip >over and get back on the boat. G'Day Kirk, Would you say that a surf ski has different criteria for safety? Its easy to fall off, easy to get back on again and fast. I've always thought it was one of the safest craft for paddling in warm water harbour/estuary environments. I would imagine you would need a different (less comprehensive) set of safety gear than for a sit in kayak paddled on the open sea. Colors don't seem all that safe for a crowded harbour! Though I guess its fair to assume that noone can see you anyway and its up to the paddler to avoid collisions. All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** 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 Mon Jan 28 2002 - 12:00:10 PST
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