Scott wrote: >>>>Incorporating the rear bunjees to hold the paddle during a paddlefloat rescue is certainly the easiest way to perform the rescue. Using the rear bunjees really requires very little technique. However, not all boats are fitted with rear deck bunjees. Doing the paddlefloat rescue without the use of the rear bunjees requires a bit more technique, and practice to perfect. It is precisely for those reasons that I teach the paddlefloat rescue without the use of the rear bunjees. I may demonstrate the use of the bunjees, but I want my students to learn how to do it without.<<<<< I couldn't agree more Scott. One needs to learn it both ways (and a few other ways as well). You will notice in the "Rescue Float" section of the "Manuals" menu on our website that we include both methods (and more) and discuss when they work the best. My gripe is not with teaching the unfixed paddle float method but with ONLY teaching the unfixed paddle float rescue and not pointing out the superiority of the fixed outrigger (if you can fix the paddle)in most situations. ACA literature has in the past totally ignored the possibility of fixing the paddle to the back deck. Maybe learning the lesson both ways would encourage the student to add a way to fix the paddle to the kayak, if his kayak wasn't already so equipped from the factory. The hold down doesn't have to be bungees, in fact, if it is bungees they should be at least 1/4" thick and doubled up on the sides to hold the paddle more firmly. Cord or webbing works as well. Rainforest Designs (Nimbus Kayaks) came up with a nifty webbing attachment with a quick release (the same or a similar rig can often be found on Seward kayaks as well). Rainforest Designs (Nimbus) will sell the system separately from the kayak. Matt Broze http://www.marinerkayaks.com *************************************************************************** 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 Mon Jul 21 2003 - 00:12:21 PDT
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