Re: [Paddlewise] ocean cockpit

> When I bought my Skerray there was also a Selkie in the same shop.  I
> didn't know anything about either of them.  I'm glad I got the
> Skerray.

You don't see many Selkies out there--I'm guessing they didn't sell
many.
 
> Do you mean it takes a lot longer to wet-exit...

To wet exit.

> Think so?  From my experience, most of those that have never done a
> wet exit before experience anxiety the first couple of times they do
> it.

I assume you mean "never done a wet exit before experience anxiety
(anyway)"

You're right.  They have anxiety and slight panic anyway.  I teach
people a controlled wet exit, and guide them through the first ones,
but the first unintentional wet exit is often still a bit panicked.
 
Ocean cockpits are good, and they certainly have their place.  They're
just not for me.  I'm also 6'-6", so my perspective is likely skewed
from that of a much shorter (like average height) paddler.

Shawn

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