Re: [Paddlewise] Rob's Article

Duane and all,

I'm with you in regards to not blaming the paddle or equipment. That observation made it into the story, but it was not mine. Although I know what I prefer to keep a rafted tow off the rocks, if one can do it with a Greenland paddle or hand paddles, more power to you.?That is something that needs to be practiced, however and use the most effective stroke that can be used.

Cheers,

Rob G


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My only gripe about the article was the dig on the Greenland paddle not having 
enough bite for towing a rescue. Granted, it was a statement about another 
paddler's thought and reason for adding another tow to the rescue. I just have 
to say, don't blame the paddle!




-----Original Message-----
From: Duane Strosaker <strosaker_at_yahoo.com>
To: Paddlewise <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 8:18 pm
Subject: [Paddlewise] Rob's Article



Paddlewisers,

I just finished Rob's safety article in SK. I really thought it was a good 
read--probably the best safety article I've read. It interested me and I felt I 
could learn from it, because it was about things happening to experienced sea 
kayakers. I felt the same way about Doug Lloyd's two personal safety articles 
from years past. Although it is important to also have safety articles about 
things happening to inexperienced kayakers, I can't relate to them and find them 
less interesting.

In regards to the incident with Rob's group, I think a good general rule is that 
once someone has capsized twice, they are pretty much done, and a rafted tow 
should be started.

It must be nice being Rob and having so many skilled sea kayakers to paddle 
with, including his wife.

My only gripe about the article was the dig on the Greenland paddle not having 
enough bite for towing a rescue. Granted, it was a statement about another 
paddler's thought and reason for adding another tow to the rescue. I just have 
to say, don't blame the paddle!

Duane
Southern California
www.rollordrown.com
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