Re: [Paddlewise] ocean cockpit

From: "Shawn Baker" <shawnkayak_at_yahoo.com>

> 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 find that there is a heightened level of anxiety about wet exiting
an ocean cockpit.  I've let a number of folks try my kayak and they
often express concern about the ease of exiting the smaller cockpit.
While the amount of useful opening is nominally the same (assuming
you do a "remove your pants" style exit rather than a reverse
cowboy exit), the emotional response to the smaller coaming size 
tends toward being more nervous.  I have to assure them that they'll
slip out just as easily as in their own keyhole cockpit.  These
paddlers usually have some experience and have done wet exits before.

Mike

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