At 03:34 p.m. 01/03/02 +0000, skimmer_at_mail3.enter.net wrote: >Regarding self-rescues, why isn't there some interest in re-entry and >rolling with the aid of the paddlefloat, instead of the vastly more >risky standard float assisted re-entry? (broken paddles, difficult >balance, etc.) I share your comment. It is the fastest way to get back to the boat after a roll. It is for me the easiest way to rescue myself and if I am feeling weak with my roll, I inlfate the paddle float more and can do extended roll, sweep roll, C to C roll very easily with the added assistance of the paddlefloat. Once in the cockpit I slide the paddle blade under the knee support and let the paddlefloat side hang out to help me stay balanced while pumping out. It is much easier and less energy consuming than trying the paddlefloat rescue climbing up into the boat and sliding into the cockpit , specially if water is rough and the boat does not have a paddle holder aft of the cockpit. I found an inflatable paddle float that only inflates on one side and leaves the paddle underside free so that you can practice rolls, reducing the air volume until you only have a very thin layer of air which is more a psychological aid than a real rolling aid. We call it the psycho-float. Best Regards, Rafael. www.mayanseas.com *************************************************************************** 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 Mar 03 2002 - 04:22:22 PST
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