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From: Tord Eriksson <tord_at_tord.nu>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] [PaddleWise] Happy feet/ spare paddle storage
Date: Tue, 1 May 2007 20:46:09 +0200
On Tuesday 01 May 2007 15:17, Doug wrote:
> Are folks locating their spare paddle halves on their foredecks or rear
> deck. I understand the advantages and disadvantages, but was wondering
> what the bulk of kayakers do.

Half a (double) paddle on the front deck, the other at home, or down below!

Doug also wrote:

> I wonder if folks take trekking poles kayaking. They might make good fly 
> poles and may assist hikes on uneven beach terrain. Anyone out there use 
> them in this capacity for kayaking-related trips?

Have brought ours, for hill walking, but used them as a tripod
for our water bags in our base camp last year - excellent! Wonder if 
they're durable enough for a Hennessy's Hammock?!

For photo of their use as a tripod (in the background, in front of the 
tent):

http://foldingkayaks.org/gallery/HighCoastofSweden/afinish1_001?full=1
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