Tom asks; >>I would like to know how people feel about inflatable vs foam >>paddlefloats, disadvantages, advantages, etc. Let me begin by stating that I immensely dislike the solid paddlefloats. They are large and bulky and while I have used them in classes I cannot find any real advantages to them over an inflatable. Inflatables can spring leaks, but if you take care of your equipment and check it regularly (which you would do if you practice with it regularly) then this should not be a problem. If you use a two chamber float then even if one does go bad you should still be able to perform the rescue with the single chamber. Solid floats are faster to deploy. But if this is the difference between life and death then you are probably paddling in conditions that are way beyond your abilities and you shouldn't be there in the first place. Scott So. Cal. *************************************************************************** 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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