On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 7:23 PM, Rich Kulawiec <rsk_at_rockandwater.net> wrote: > > > > And a 50' throw line is practically useless for actually throwing. > > While in a boat? Certainly. But when standing on shore, no. > Yes, I meant while in a boat. But you're right about throwing long lines from a stable platform and standing. Working on ships requires a lot of line work and I managed to develop some nice skills using loops in both hands and faked out on deck to get good distance. It does take practice but it certainly is a useful skill. Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA www.nwkayaking.net *************************************************************************** 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 Sun Dec 06 2009 - 21:52:24 PST
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