Re: [Paddlewise] Roll-aid PLUS

Original Message:
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From: Keith Wrage keith.wrage_at_charter.net
Date: Thu, 05 Feb 2004 17:18:57 -0600
To: paddleWise_at_paddlewise.net
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Roll-aid PLUS


At 06:06 PM 2/5/2004 -0500, you wrote:
><snip>
> > But if one is suspicious of their combat roll why not make a snorkel
> > breathing tube and run it under your spray deck and use that until your
>roll improves?
> >\


I met a paddler that rigged up a set up like this.  He added a screw top
entry into his spray skirt to access his under deck bag without removing
his skirt.  Through the screw top he cut a small hole and ran a piece of
1/2 tubing, like a long straw that feed into his cockpit.  The straw had a
plastic cap to help keep out water.  He would use this when he was learning
his roll so he could hang out under water and make several attempts while
catching an extra breath from time to time.  Admittedly it was a crude
set-up with room for improvement but it did work.  One change he did plan
on making was a wider diameter tubing to have a better airflow. He was
quite a creative fellow with all sorts of interesting gadgets.

Debbie
Long time lurker
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