[Paddlewise] Paddle float vs. Paddle float

My inflatable paddle float has been relegated to the farther recesses of my
kayak.
I took my small swimming kickboard and made a paddle float out of it. It's a
little bulkier, but I can do a re-entry roll with it all day long. The stiff
flat face makes for a more natural sweep stroke and gives me enough bouyancy
to make up for my lack of technique. Once back inside, it can be used to
make paddle strokes a lot easier than the regular float. So I just keep it
on whilst my electric pump returns the sea water to it's rightful place.

Mark Sanders
http://sandmarks.home.comcast.net

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
[mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net]On Behalf Of kiayker



   It has been my personal experience that solid paddlefloats suck! They are
big and bulky and difficult to carry, and they have less floatation then the
inflatables.
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