[Paddlewise] SV: SV: T-Rescue not T-brace

Deck lines

There is a general difference in approach between American and British
Kayak. Where American tend to be leisure touring kayak and British
performance kayaks. So happy to see that most American manufacturers now are
introducing British style kayaks.
For a performance kayaks deck lines and end toggles are standard equipment
both are necessary in T rescues. The deck line ensure the person in the
water a positive grip on the boat and a safe transit from wherever he is to
the rear of the boat to assist by pushing down. End toggles ( often misnamed
in American literature as carrying handle) are to be able to hold on to the
boat even in surf zone conditions enabling a grip even if the boat is
turning and twisting. End toggles therefore should be placed so they hang
down from the end of the boat (in stead of mounted on top of the deck) This
is of course impossible with boats with a rudder, but we wont start that
discussion again  :)

Lenze ( who imports American boats to Denmark)
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