Jerry wrote: De: Jerry F [mailto:gfoodma_at_earthlink.net] Enviado el: Jueves, 27 de Diciembre de 2007 01:02 p.m. Para: Rafael Mier; 'CKF'; 'Paddlewise net' Asunto: Re: [Paddlewise] Going in circles. Capsize and wrong equipment. Raphael, Thanks for the very interesting report. What was the water temp, how were you dressed and was cold a factor? So, in rough conditions, is it better to re-enter and roll with or without the paddle float? Jerry Water temperature was about 20 deg C, just like a swimming pool maybe. I was dressed with a fleece and shorts. No need for more in my area of the Gulf of Mexico. Veracruz is a tropical town. I recommend reentry and roll with the paddle float to be able to keep balance with it and to be able to pump water out while supporting yourself on the paddlefloat. I suggest the small paddlefloats that only occupy the reverse side of the paddle, and you can use the power side to get away from the bad zone. Unfortunately I had a tremendously large paddlefloat with bag on both sides and full of water in between, very ackward to use. Best Regards, Rafael. *************************************************************************** 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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