On 5 Feb 2004 at 19:11, Rcgibbert_at_aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 2/5/2004 5:07:19 PM Central Standard Time, > garygibbs_at_ameritech.net writes: > > > > Ridiculous, or useful? What unforeseen problems could you solve if > > only you were *granted* 5 minutes of air: sandal strap caught... > > PFD strap jammed somewhere... kayaking buddy having difficulty > > getting lined up for a bow rescue? > > Divers will strongly suggest the severe damage that can occur by > holding your breath with compressed air. True if you hold your breath from depth, but the depths at which your head would be while suspended in a kayak shouldn't be a problem. Still a good idea to exhale. > I can see problems finding a hose in thrashing water unless it were > right there on your pfd. I tried a different approach, but only in the pool. I pulled the skirt and bent over until my head was inside the kayak. You need a high foredeck (I practiced in my Solstice GTHV) and a keyhole cockpit. You also need _really_ good flexibility. I was straining to get into position, but once there, I was sorta ok. The technique is minimally useful. In that position, I could hardly move my diaphram to breathe. Maybe if you're really skinny and practice yoga... Mike *************************************************************************** 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 Thu Feb 05 2004 - 23:18:29 PST
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