Re: [Paddlewise] Bow Painters

I wouldn't use any line that occasionally tangles in my paddle when I  
try to roll.  When you really need a roll, something that tangles can  
become a life or death decision.  I'd encourage you to consider why  
you really need a bow line.  I've been paddling for several years  
from conditions as benign as lakes to dynamic as the open ocean of  
the Oregon coast and have never found the need for a bow line, (or  
stern line!)


> Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:42:33 -0700
> From: "Mark Sanders" <sandmarks_at_ca.rr.com>
> Subject: [Paddlewise] Bow Painters
>
> Looking for the collected wisdom on the subject of bow lines. I  
> have one
> that reaches just a bit past the front of my cockpit. In the past,  
> with my
> frequent swims, I liked having it easily deployable, but now am  
> finding it
> occasionally tangling in my paddle when I try to roll. Anybody else  
> have
> this problem? Any novel alternatives out there? I'm thinking maybe  
> I should
> just switch to a stern line!
>
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