In a message dated 12/18/2008 5:35:50 AM Pacific Standard Time, sixteenfeet_at_sbcglobal.net writes: I know about the sock that fits in any boat w/o floatation, but it is one more bit of complication, seems to me if you are having to bail, then the sock could come out as well, leaving you in a bad position. I wouldn't go out w/o it, but the idea isn't attractive. I use a seasock in a fiberglass kayak. It's no trouble to exit, but yes, reentering can be a pain. You need to "burp" it when you first get in the kayak. When you capsize and exit, you tend to suck a little water under the sock, so it doesn't fit as well when you try to reenter. However, it doesn't turn inside out! I haven't accomplished a re-entry (paddlefloat) roll yet with one, but I think it's doable. One more note. When I practice wet exits with a seasock, the kayak tends to ship very little water. I usually don't even empty it. However, with a high decked boat, this means you have quite a climb to get back in the kayak! Even with an assisted rescue, this can be tiring. On the other hand, if your boat is high decked, it may always be more tiring to do a re-entry than on a lower decked boat. Just my thoughts. Pam in Washington State **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025) *************************************************************************** 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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