> From: "PeterO" <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au> > A friend and I between us have both kinds of skirt (as singles), These were > bought several years ago. IMO both types have advantages and disadvantages. > The tuckunder (non velcro) skirt withstands surf better while the velcro > version makes it much easier to carry out a self rescue in moderately rough > conditions - easier and quicker to slide into the cockpit. Don't know about > the double. The Long Haul Velcro Tuckunder skirt has the advantages of both. It uses the tuck-under attachment, which is much more secure than the standard velcro attachment, but the cockpit entry is via a velcro-opening system that allows much easier entry. I have one on my Aerius-I. -- mike ----------------------------------- Michael Edelman medelman_at_ameritech.net http://www.foldingkayaks.org http://www.findascope.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/ ***************************************************************************
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