Subject: [Paddlewise] Deep Trouble > Marinell says "OK, OK, I just bought it from amazon.com." First book I ever read on sea kayaking. Recommended by my instructors (BCU) I have read it over...and over...Thanks, Matt Broze and Chris C. Wish you would do it again! Jolie > *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> First book I ever read on sea kayaking. Recommended by my instructors (BCU) > Jolie Personally, I think a copy of that book should come with every new kayak sold. Might prevent a few needless tragedies. Wayne -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ Wayne Smith wsmith16_at_snet.net Check out my sea kayaking & homebrewing page: http://pages.cthome.net/wsmith16/home.html *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
No doubt the retailers would be lining up to use this sales tactic. I agree that Deep Trouble is a very instructive book for those that want to learn. But I don't think we'll see it included with new boat sales anytime soon. What say you, Steve? Jed -----Original Message----- From: Wayne Smith Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 6:15 PM To: PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Fw: Deep Trouble > First book I ever read on sea kayaking. Recommended by my instructors (BCU) > Jolie Personally, I think a copy of that book should come with every new kayak sold. Might prevent a few needless tragedies. Wayne *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
A friend asked me to recommend a kayak, or type of kayak, that would be suitable for on-water photography. I didn't know what to say, other than "wide and stable". Does anyone have specific recommendations? I'm guessing he'll be in pretty flat water, since his equipment is expensive! If you reply to me "back channel", I'll summarize for the list. Thanks. -Paul *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Find a boat that he likes and that fits him well. Stable doesn't matter that much, because he should then set up a way to attach short pieces of PVC pipe filled with lead shot under or just behind his seat as low as it can go. Due to the lead shot he should make sure he has plenty of flotation and backup flotation. It would help to have a dry riding boat with a high volume bow. And just to help get the flame war going, it should have a rudder. I prefer not to use a rudder, but when taking pictures it is really helpful to be able to keep your boat pointed in the right direction. Few of the arguments against a rudder apply in the situations most photographers would be working in. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I've enjoyed taking thousands of photos from a variety of boats. And here are a few things I've learned that any new kayaking photographer should know: 1. As soon as you set your paddle down and pick up your camera, the wind or waves will quickly turn your boat away from your subject. 2. Subjects that move will move towards your stern quickly just enough so you can't take your shot without moving the boat again. 3. After you move your boat to bring the subject back in view, they will move again as in (2.) above. 4. Subjects will fly, swim, or run away about 3 microseconds before you squeeze the shutter release. ;-) So the ideal boat would allow the photographer to move the boat silently with camera in hand free to take shots at the same time. There is such a boat; the Hobie Mirage. The Mirage is a stable kayak propelled either by conventional paddle or by foot pedals that drive a couple of silent, efficient, flexible drive fins under the keel. It comes with a rudder. For shallow water, the fins can be held in the up position and the boat can be paddled like any other. I don't own one yet (and I don't sell them either), but if I were looking for a boat exceptionally suited for photography, I'd buy the Mirage. -- Al Vazquez KayakGuide.com tm the Place to Share Kayaking & Canoeing tm *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 1/25/2002 10:25:03 AM Pacific Standard Time, alvazquez_at_kayakguide.com writes: > So the ideal boat would allow the photographer to move the boat silently with > camera in hand free to take shots at the same time. There is such a boat; > the > Hobie Mirage. The Mirage is a stable kayak propelled either by conventional > paddle or by foot pedals that drive a couple of silent, efficient, flexible > drive fins under the keel. It comes with a rudder. For shallow water, the > fins > When taking photos, I sometimes "skull" with the rudder by working the rudder pedals back and forth quickly, I can also turn the kayak by skulling more to one side or the other. Tony Niilus *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I would recommend a double with a good partner to more unstable/serious situations. From the front seat one gets good view and the partner can take care of the direction & watch for the approaching waves. You can have hands free also for a longer period. I will also have to agree with David about the rudder part, though I am using both my single (Nordkapp) and the double to photography. Cheers, Ari - Finland ----- David wrote: >And just to help get the flame war going, it should have a rudder. I prefer >not to use a rudder, but when taking pictures it is really helpful to be >able to keep your boat pointed in the right direction. Few of the arguments >against a rudder apply in the situations most photographers would be working >in. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
From: "Wayne Smith" <wsmith16_at_snet.net> > > First book I ever read on sea kayaking. Recommended by my instructors > (BCU) > > Jolie > > Personally, I think a copy of that book should come with every new kayak > sold. Might prevent a few needless tragedies. Good idea. It could replace that silly little warning sticker inside almost every kayak. The problem is getting people to read it. Mike *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jolie Smilowicz" <jolie_at_rockisland.com> > First book I ever read on sea kayaking. Recommended by my instructors (BCU) > I have read it over...and over...Thanks, Matt Broze and Chris C. Wish you > would do it again! > Not to be overly picky, but George Gronseth was also an author of Deep Trouble. He is a good friend of mine, so I don't mind sticking up for him. Kevin *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 1/24/02 11:21:37 PM !!!First Boot!!!, wsmith16_at_snet.net writes: << Personally, I think a copy of that book should come with every new kayak sold. Might prevent a few needless tragedies. >> I agree but good luck. Many moons ago, when I worked at a book store, only 25% of the American population read anything, including newspapers, magazines, professional publications, etc., and only 18% read even ONE (1) book a year! This was a bit before all the c www stuff, which people mostly have to read. No wonder it is so hard to keep a book store going. Joan *************************************************************************** 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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