On Monday 26 March 2007 02:29, Peter wrote: > "Pumping out is the part of rescues that rarely gets enough practice > because of the work involved in pumping." > That is why it is so much better to have a foot pump or an electric > pump. You use your paddle, for bracing as needed, while you pump out. > Why struggle with a hand pump? Keep it as a backup. Exactly! Keeping a kayak right side up, while being water-filled is no mean task if at least one hand is occupied operating the pump - even worse, it might need two hands! Tord *************************************************************************** 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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