PeterO wrote: > For long trips in choppy water I imagine that the > increased risk of coming off the SOT, because of > lack of hip control, would entail a serious risk > of exhaustion. David wrote: > Not a problem, use of thigh straps, or seatbelts > ala Tsunami Rangers, is de rigor in rough conditions > and makes falling off not a worry. SOTs can even be > rolled, tho' it's hardly necessary. G'Day David and Paddlewise, Thats good news, I like the freedom of SOTs but have never seen SOT straps over here. How good are they? Between 1m and 2m sea I tend to use hips/knees to stabilise the boat and try (but don't always succeed) to maintain a near vertical stroke. This is because I'm not particularly strong but enjoy long trips. Are these straps snug enough to allow that? Also how good is the quick release on the strap. I did hear of someone using one for the first time and drowning when they flipped because they couldn't release the strap. Would velcro be strong enough? All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** 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 Sat Jun 07 2003 - 01:54:49 PDT
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