<Here's a laugh: have a look at this piece of junk: http://bendingbranches.com/gear/kickstand.html The little video clip had me in stitches! > Too bad Bending Branches makes a great reasonably priced wood paddle- I have used one for years. Why they would come up with this is a puzzle. This seems almost dangerous, especially for the fisherman- what if he leans to the non float side?? I guess this must be for the true "recreational" kayaker who isn't really into kayaking and developing any level of skill?? *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> <Here's a laugh: have a look at this piece of junk: > http://bendingbranches.com/gear/kickstand.html > The little video clip had me in stitches! It would have been more realistic if they had shown an overweight 50+ y.o. falling in the water. If you're as lithe and nimble as that girl, you can get into a boat easily. > Too bad. Bending Branches makes a great reasonably priced wood paddle- I > have used one for years. Why they would come up with this is a puzzle. > This seems almost dangerous, especially for the fisherman- what if he > leans to the non float side?? I guess this must be for the true > "recreational" kayaker who isn't really into kayaking and developing any > level of skill?? So the question is, could you use it for a solo paddlefloat re-entry? If so, one might replace those straps and bungees on the back deck with one. -- Steve Cramer Athens, GA http://www.savvypaddler.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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