Re: [Paddlewise] VHF mounting follow-up / Dizziness?

I experienced dizziness and nausea after practicing rolls for the 1st time 
this weekend. Luckily, I was practicing very near a protected beach so I was 
able to sit down on the sand and recover while the nausea passed. The water 
was about 55 degrees F (Pacific Ocean off So. California). I couldn't figure 
out what was going on, so these postings have been very timely in solving the 
mystery! Regards, Mike

In a message dated 2/26/02 4:24:03 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
hmgwarner_at_shaw.ca writes:


> Steve said - ". I went out for a solo evening/night paddle on Sunday after
> the hockey game ...I was
> wondering is if anybody else experiences dizziness after rolling"
> 
> Seriously, it could be water entering your ears and causing an inner ear
> problem.  When you dive do you wear a dive cap that keeps water out of your
> ears?  Try wearing it when you roll.  I've been rolling all winter long
> wearing one of those stupid Whites kayak caps (what a waste)  Of all the
> purchases I've made since entering this sport that was the dumbest.  It came
> with a dinky buckle that was impossible to do up with cold hands.  I
> replaced it with a Velcro strap.  But worst of all it lets the cold water in
> and traps it right against your ears.
> 

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