Re: [Paddlewise] break the paddle?

From: <cholst_at_bitstream.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 15:27:12 -0500
Quoting Joan Spinner <jspinner_at_peoplepc.com>:

> With all this about securing the paddle and then looking at that strap
> system I have to ask, how many people have broken paddles putting them under
> the deck lines instead of the bungees? I did that several years ago and have
> been afraid to use non-stretch materials for paddle float work since then.

I broke a Greenland paddle this way. I was experimenting with using two paddles 
under the foredeck safety lines to stabilize the kayak without floats while 
getting back in. I think the method might work to stabilize the kayak while 
pumping out, though.

Chuck Holst 

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