> I've often wondered about this. Clearly, if the surf zone is rocky, > a helmet will help prevent, or at least lessen, injury. But if the > surf zone is entirely sand covered (as it is along much of the > eastern U.S. coast and Florida), wouldn't a helmet be a potential > liability? I would imagine that the helmet would result in much more > 'friction' with a sandy bottom resulting in a much greater risk of > neck injury. What are other's thoughts and practices? More friction with a sandy bottom? Sorry, but I don't see that at all. A helmet is a good idea in the surf not only to protect you from rocks on the bottom, but also to protect you from other kayakers, surf boards, and your own boat and paddle if you should end up in the water. Of course a PFD is also a good idea not just for the floatation, but also as a chest and rib protector from the above mentioned dangers. Scott So.Cal. *************************************************************************** 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 Apr 03 2003 - 18:12:54 PST
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