Anyone have any tips for choosing a backyard pool suitable for rolling practice? Other than size, is there anything else to consider? Are steps leading down into the water any easier for getting in and out of the boat? I saw a picture of a pool that had a "beach entry" (gradual slope). Would this be worth considering? Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Frank *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Frank, It would be easiest and best to be able to enter your boat from the side of the pool, with the boat parallel to the pool edge. This leaves out most above ground pools, unless they have a fairly extensive deck system. Also, you might consider a square pool so that you're not launching in any curves. If you have a composite boat make sure to pad the area where you'll be launching from. I would imagine that you're going to want to somehow fence the pool in so as you're planning the install, make sure that you have ample room to carry your boat into the pool area with out wiping anything out. Enclose your pool and you'll be rolling all winter. Of course, no pool design is complete with the mandatory jacuzzi for after roll-session therapy. -----Original Message----- Sent: Friday, March 08, 2002 1:16 AM To: PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net Subject: [Paddlewise] Backyard pool for kayaker? Anyone have any tips for choosing a backyard pool suitable for rolling practice? Other than size, is there anything else to consider? Are steps leading down into the water any easier for getting in and out of the boat? I saw a picture of a pool that had a "beach entry" (gradual slope). Would this be worth considering? Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Frank *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** 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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