Re: [Paddlewise] Freezeup Questions

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 14:20:30 -0400
Darryl wrote:

> However, in really cold water, you lose a lot of ability to get an 
> inflatable one blown up, and in really cold water, this is not 
> something you want to be fooling around with.

I think that if you are that dependent on a paddle float in cold conditions, you 
are in conditions that are beyond your abilities.  If you are solo, you should 
be able to roll.  If you are in a group, you should be able to do an assisted 
rescue.  If conditions don't allow an assisted rescue, find a fireplace and a 
cup of hot cider.

Mike
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