RE: [Paddlewise] research item

From: PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:37:07 +1000
Gordin wrote
>I'd like to hear first person accounts from anyone
>who has been injured by the grab handle loop on the
>bow or stern of a kayak.

G'Day Gordin,

Wasn't sure if you were including toggles or just loops in the research? Our
club specifies that boats on club trips must be fitted with toggles not
loops.  The reason was the possibility of injury due to the boat twisting in
the surf while the kayaker had their hand or fingers in the loop. Whether
the rule was introduced because of first hand experience or conventional
wisdom I don't know, but will ask.

All the best, PeterO
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