You don't have to wet exit to use a paddle float - provided that the pf is at hand and ready to use when needed. It's possible if the pf is thin (closed cell foam ), with a grab loop and stored under the bungies ( under the map ) in front of the cockpit. A 40 mm ( 1 5/8" ) thick pf isn't easily swept away either. When upside down you grab it - thread it on the paddle blade - move the blade out and push yourself up. The Sea Kayaker Magazine might publish a do-it-yourself description of pf of this kind. If they don't - welcome to contact me - I'll send a description. Regards clas_kayaker_at_hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Thanks for the many responses to my question about binoculars. I have had quite an education, but have not purchased anything. I have a question--those of you who do carry full binoculars--where do you carry them? A monocular would be easier to manage, but the one I am considering, which was suggested here, is a bit pricey. I am going to get a deck mesh bag for my water bottle, GPS, and binocs or mono. I am really put off by the 3 pound weight of one of the binocs that was suggested to me. That weighs more than my tent! Once I learn to roll, I will be doing a lot of coastal paddling, and Mississippi River paddling. Thanks again. Marsanne *************************************************************************** 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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