Re: [Paddlewise] research item

From: Steve Cramer <cramersec_at_charter.net>
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2006 08:42:47 -0400
There are some boats where the two lines going to the toggle are spaced 
about 3/4" apart. This lends itself to a carry scenario of 
finger|line|finger|line|finger. It's obvious which finger is 
particularly at risk. Unfortunately, it's a very comfortable carry that way.

Steve

Joan Volin wrote:
> I don't have an anecdote for you, but I wanted to say that I and many of 
> my friends have adapted our grab handles, but cutting them, so that they 
> are no longer loops,but just a length of line with a handle on the end.  
> We did this with the express intent of avoiding such injuries, and no 
> one that I know has sustained one.
> 
> Joan


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Steve Cramer
Athens, GA
http://www.savvypaddler.com
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