RE: [Paddlewise] Freezeup Questions

From: Derek <glamourpets_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2006 08:14:29 -0700 (PDT)
> Most people I know that are paddling in extremely
> cold water, use a solid
> paddlefloat. I understand that it is very difficult
> to seal your lips around
> the valve when it is freezing outside.

My understanding with the foam style is that they
don't have nearly the same boyancy as the inflatable
variey.  If you need a paddlefloat during winter
conditions, you are in danger.  It seems to me that
you are going to want all the boyancy you can get. 
Thoughts?

Derek
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