[Paddlewise] Are you a member of the Kayaking community?

It has been estimated that there are 24 million paddlers but several people 
have expressed skepticism regarding that figure based on how one defines 
"paddler", so I offer, in my best Jeff Foxworthy voice...

If you paddle a kayak less than 17' long or more than 23" wide..
   ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community.

If you have ever gone kayaking and brought along beer
   ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community

If you transport your kayak using a shiny new 4x4
   ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community

If you paddle a Sit-on-top kayak
   ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community

If your paddle is not made of graphite
   ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community

If you get your pizza at Round Table
   ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community

If you have ever taken off your PFD while paddling
   ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community

If you don't know how to roll
   ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community

If the only kayak you own is made out of polyethelyne
   ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community

If you call yourself a recreational paddler
   ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community


I hope I've made my point

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