Re: [Paddlewise] snorkeling while still in a kayak

Rob,

OK, helping to improve rolling techniques was the other reason I neglected 
to mention of why I was interested in such a thing.

>I used such a device to help my wife improve her rolling. We used a Radical 
>Gear snorkel breathing tube(www.radicalgear.com).

The first night I tried this was without nose plugs, or goggles. My contacts 
washed out after the second attempt, and from there out I couldn't figure 
out where "up" was. Probably a combination of never doing this before, and I 
just couldn't see anything.

Water rushing up my nose did not bother me, but as I have sinus problems 
anyways, my sinuses reminded me they didn't like it for a week after that.

As I am finishing up a Merganser, it should be interesting to try this in 
something other than a pool and a whitewater boat. I think it would be 
prudent to check out whats under the water, before trying any rolls in 
unfamiliar water, least I smack my head on a rock.

Thanks for the link.

Paul

>After every roll session you might want to do a roll or two without 
>goggles,
>nose plugs or snorkel as the real thing can be much different. Just my 
>humble
>opinion.
>
>Rob G


_________________________________________________________________
Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.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/
***************************************************************************