> ----- Original Message ----- ralph diaz at rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com wrote: > > Put it another way: All the proper/best gear in the world in terms of sea > kayaking won't be worth squat unless you have real life experiences in using > it. On the other hand, lots of experience and sea savvy can extend the > margins of safety with less than orthodox gear. > I'm reminded of two sayings, "All the gear, but no idea", but also, "The sea doesn't care about experience, it will still drown you". Doug and Ralph have both highlighted the value of experience, something we often forget in or pursuit of the latest gadget. I'm a fine one to talk, however, as my list of "toys" grows longer. -- John Kirk-Anderson Banks Peninsula NEW ZEALAND *************************************************************************** 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 Mar 06 2003 - 10:07:44 PST
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