Re: [Paddlewise] Use of helmets in the surf zone

From: Shawn Baker <shawnkayak_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2003 07:02:02 -0700 (PDT)
Dee Lutz <egb_at_dur.mindspring.com> wrote:

>All joking aside (please!),...has anybody found a better solution than
strapping the helmet to your deck.

Dee, what's wrong with the joking? Lighten up!  Amidst the joking, good
dicussion usually evolves.  As I see it, you only have 4 options:

1. Strap the helmet to your deck.  Most accessible.  Some windage
2. Wear the helmet.  May be hot, heavy, 100% accessible, no added
windage.
3. Stow the helmet in your compartment.  Barely accessible, may require
partner's assistance.  No windage.
4. Stow the helmet in your cockpit.  Relatively accessible, may entail
a foot entrapment risk.  No windage.

Or, have your partner carry it for you, but then they have the decision
of 1-4, doubled!

Shawn

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