[Paddlewise] TriBalance, and Mac video conferencing anyone?

I've been playing with Apple's new beta video/audio chat software and 
an iSight camera mike and I've decided it's fun but not much use to me. 
The only folks I'd be interested in chatting with are a few relatives 
and most of the people here on Paddlewise. If there's anyone who has 
the equipment and sofware for mac video conferencing, zap me an e-mail 
and I'll send you my AIM name.

Back on topic, I did my 3rd paddle with the Tribalance at Monterey by 
MBK today. Man was it hot in the air. I found that I can climb out and 
back in at a moment's notice, it should be great for diving for halibut 
around there. It's practically impossible to tip this sucker over in 
flat conditions. As I submerge the ama the hollow cross beam submerges 
providing more floatation. I found that I could just barely submerge 
the ama by lifting myself out of the water, chinning myself on the side 
of the cockpit. Paddling while sitting on deck in back of the cockpit 
was quite comfortable. Should work a treat for my friend with the 
titanium hip joints and lack of hip bendability. Now to start working 
on the wifey who fears "damn tippy little boats" .....

Hope you're all enjoying the summer weather. Fair winds and happy 
bytes, Dave Flory
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