Re: [Paddlewise] Roll-aid

In a message dated 2/2/2004 9:53:55 AM Central Standard Time, 
sh_at_actglobal.net writes:


> I have practiced with mine and found that it is extremely easy to get up
> when it is used as recommended with 2 hands. The paddle stays next to
> the boat and you just grab it and start using it.
> 
> If somehow the paddle did blow away, all you have to do is grab your
> spare paddle and you are good to go.
> 

So let me see if I understand this correctly:

A big wave blasts you over; The roll attempt fails and you let your paddle 
go, grab your Roll Aid, deploy it and come right side up. Seeing that your 
paddle is not near you, you are somehow able to comfortably retrieve and assemble 
the spare and paddle over to it in the same conditions that blasted you over in 
the first place. 

What happens to the Roll Aid after you right yourself and are putting 
together spare paddles, paddling to main paddle, etc? Of course, the paddler can 
easily put away a spare while afloat in rough conditions without assistance and a 
Roll Aid on deck or lashed to your person, right?

Jolie hit the nail squarely on the head. That is: spend the money on a roll 
clinic or two.

Just my opinion,

Rob G 
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