Re: [Paddlewise] Rec Boat Scenario

From: Kirk Olsen <kork4_at_cluemail.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2003 12:44:27 -0500
On Fri, 18 Apr 2003 10:17:32 -0700 (PDT), "Shawn Baker"
<shawnkayak_at_yahoo.com> said:
> Thanks for the scenario, though.  I'm fired up to demonstrate this at
> the upcoming local Paddlefest.  I want to try this out and see how it
> works...soon and for my own edification...but I'm also hesitant to
> "practice" this before the Paddlefest.  Doing the demonstration "cold"
> would be much more valuable to those viewing.

Got a "Joe Fisherman" to work with?  I think having someone dressed the
part for this would be great.  I particularly like the low upper body
strength aspect of the example.  Hooking a 5 gallon pail of water would
work well for faking the fish. Using a nice 2 hand grab to pick the fish
out of the water should send you over.

My son, when he was 4, inverted a keowee(rec kayak) doing a 2 hand grab
to pick up his paddle, I was surprised how easily a 35 pound person
tipped over a 55 pound rec boat.

Kirk
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  Kirk Olsen
  kork4_at_cluemail.com
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