In a message dated 10/31/2002 7:51:50 AM Central Standard Time, SEBemis_at_bemis.com writes: > With these notes, why are experienced sea kayakers so hostile to the mere > mention of the word "sponsons"? I realize sponsons are not a replacement > for experience, good judgment, practice with rolling, etc. However, when > discussing potential kayak rescues, this hostility is unwarranted in my > opinions. I have not faced this hostility when discussing different kayak > rescues, for example, paddle float rescues. If ya like 'em: fine. If ya don't want them and can rescue yourself in the prevailing conditions without them: even better. I think you answered the question with your second sentence. In addition to technical, personal and other differences with the product, the hostility may also be coming from the word: M-A-N-D-A-T-E. Cheers, Rob G *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Oct 31 2002 - 08:38:31 PST
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