>At 09:38 AM 2/18/03 -0800, you wrote: >Maybe a breakaway link like some necklaces have would be a good idea, so if you tangle >or you need it fast you can just give it a pull. Doesn't solve the possibility of it wraping >around you, but it's a start. I agree that entanglement isn't a fun prospect, but I also would not want to run the risk of any critical emergency equipment being lost due to a weak connection - or simply to break away during a capsize event if it somehow hits another piece of equipment - or washed away in the surf zone. I think secure cords but being very careful about placement and "packaging" is important. Another gadget that might be useful is a diver's retractor - small spring loaded device that has a fast-lock clip on it. Various sizes retract various weights of equipment. It results in a tightly held piece of equipment that can still be used with about 24" of its attachment point - and when you let go of it, it sucks the equip back into its storage location. FWIW, Keith *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Feb 19 2003 - 07:16:52 PST
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