On Tue, Jul 1, 2008 at 11:54 AM, Michael Orchard <mspadorchard_at_comcast.net> wrote: > > That said.... sure it could have been a spray skirt problem, esp with a new > boat and new skirt... Matt Broze or one of the other manufacturers might want to address this, but I don't believe that there is a "standard" for cockpit coamings. And I've noticed that some boats have deeper coamings than others. It's probably worthwhile for any paddler in a new boat or with a new spray deck to practice pulling that loop or toggle to make sure that it comes off easily. > but one thing worth knowing and practicing is the release of the spray > skirt by putting your hand down the between your skirt and year body, and > popping it off with your fist, as close to the cockpit or the side as is > possible for good mechanical advantage. Jim Farrelly's link indicates that the woman paddled Class IV water and was a white water instructor so it seems likely she knew this technique. As you indicated, Michael, it could have been anything. But it's certainly a good idea to practice the hand down your spray deck's tunnel. It's especially important if you have a drysuit that includes a part that folds over the tunnel as this could thwart any attempt to move your hand down between your body and the tunnel. Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Jul 01 2008 - 14:42:31 PDT
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