Re: [Paddlewise] Surf Drogue

I'd never even heard of a surf drogue before this posting yet alone 
thought that you would want to deploy such a thing in the surf. The 
thought of having a mass of cord and material chasing me down a wave 
(which is surely what it would do once you are through a break zone) 
fills me with horror. Also a scenario where it holds you in the dumping 
break instead of getting washed through it could result in a repeated 
and way ugly trashing even in small waves. Not to mention I wouldn't 
like to have to rescue someone entangled in the thing.

What's wrong with a broach anyway? That's just what kayaks do and trying 
to use a parachute to make them run straight is just unnatural. Skills 
like ruddering, brace / support and a reliable combat roll is the go. I 
worry that substituting basic skills and good tactical padding with bits 
of gear sets a bad precedent and mind-set.

Richard
Sydney Australia
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