RE: [Paddlewise] Freezeup Questions

From: Steve Holtzman <sh_at_actglobal.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:45:01 -0700
Mike wrote:
> I've come across a lot of paddlers who are too heavy to use a 
> typical solid paddle float.  Even when doing a reasonable 
> re-entry, the paddle sinks to the point where re-entry is 
> impossible.

Mike,

I'm fairly large at 230 lbs. Where I paddle, the water is warm enough that
an inflatable is not a problem to use in the winter but I have practiced
with a Northwater foam float that I purchased when I was first learning to
roll. It hasn't presented any problems for me.

Steve Holtzman
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