Re: [Paddlewise] FW: Paddlefloat Placement, was Sea Seat

In a message dated 10/1/2006 10:20:01 AM Pacific Standard Time,  
sh_at_actglobal.net writes:

My Nigel  Foster Shadow by Seaward did not have anything to secure a paddle
for a  paddlefloat rescue. Last spring, I discussed this with Nigel Foster at
the  Symposium in San Diego. He stated that he didn't think it was  necessary
because all kayakers should be able to roll and do a re-entry and  roll.

The point that I took was that although, I can roll my boat, what  would
happen if one of my arms or shoulders were injured - i.e. a  shoulder
dislocation? I think it would be very difficult if not impossible  for me to
get back in my boat with an injury like that.
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I highly doubt I could do a paddlefloat reentry in lumpy water with a  popped 
shoulder, rigging or not. I might be able to reenter the cockpit and use  it 
as an aid to a reentry and roll and an aid for staying upright.
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Another reason for the rigging for the paddle float is if you  have a paddler
who is ill. If there are only two of you, and you need to  tow them, it is a
simple matter to take two paddles and put paddlefloats on  them to make an
outrigger for both sides of the kayak.
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And just as simple to add it to the deck lines forward of the cockpit for  
that purpose. Besides, the paddler has something to hold onto if he isn't  
paddling
 
Cheers,
 
Rob G
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