Re: [Paddlewise] Freezeup Questions

From: Darryl <Darryl.Johnson_at_sympatico.ca>
Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:48:23 -0400
> Hello
> 
> I have a couple of additional freeze-up questions
> similar to the one posted about the paddle.
> 
> Has anyone had any issues with their paddlefloat valve
> freezing open or closed?  This could potentially
> render it useless.  Thoughts?
> 
> Also, I typically clip my gear to the deck of my boat
> with a piece of rope and a caribeener of some sort
> (various styles).  Any issues with these freezing up? 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Derek  
> 

In conditions cool enough for water to freeze, I'd seriously consider 
a foam paddlefloat that does not require inflation. The time saved 
while in the water is one thing, plus there's one less thing to fail.

The carabiner isn't going to freeze, but it might get a coating of 
ice on it that would make it difficult to use. As is the rope and any 
gear attached to it.

-- 
  Darryl
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