----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Holtzman" <sh_at_actglobal.net> > I have a roll-aid. I purchased it from another paddlewiser, Duane > Strosaker, whose roll is absolutely bomb-proof. Another friend, with a > bombproof roll, has one and carries it as another safety device when he > does a solo open water crossing. > Steve Holtzman I have very good brace and rolling skills and practice every time I go out unless its really cold. (<55 F) I hadn't come out of my kayak in a very long time. Last fall I was surfing in my Pintail and went over in some mush. As I came up my footpeg came off. I should have been able to handle it but the surprise of having no footpeg psyched me out and I ejected. Boy was I mad at myself. Ego is an ugly thing to bruise. Even when its "not your fault".You never know when you are gonna blow it. Jim et al *************************************************************************** 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 Feb 02 2004 - 11:07:53 PST
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