In the very cold water?? I don't think so!! Maybe I'll find a pond thats a bit warmer! heheheQuote:
Originally Posted by tat
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In the very cold water?? I don't think so!! Maybe I'll find a pond thats a bit warmer! heheheQuote:
Originally Posted by tat
I don't see why you would need them as long as you put the front and back cover on you storage holes. If storage holes are sealed with the zip lock cover on them it will act as a compartment full of air which is what a flotation bag is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Starzz
Keep in mind that I said "safer" not "need". Hatch covers can and do fail. Air bag flotation provides a backup to a failed hatch. If you have one good compartment and one bad, your boat will stick up in the water like a popsicle and you won't have fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by attroll
I know it's very cold, but I'd rather find out a problem in ideal circumstances than try to figure out a solution when it's too late. Perhaps the one biggest thing anyone can do to increase safety is to dress for immersion. Wear a dry suit this time of year and a wet suit until the water is warm enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by Starzz
Aren't they all dry suits until you dump?:eek:
I just ordered 2 of these kayak floatation bags . They was just a tiny bit cheaper on LLBean, than on the Old Town Canoe website. I ordered them by phone and the woman isnt going to charge me for shipping! :)
Yet again another question..... car rack for the kayak.. anything out there thats temporary besides the big foam pads?
Sue
Duct tape is pretty temporary...maybe even goes away before you are done transporting the kayak.Quote:
Originally Posted by Starzz
but seriously, the foam pads work pretty good if you don't want to invest in a rack system (I have a Thule and love it, it seems to be the one you see most of the time. There are less expensive ones out there, but they don't work as well/not as nicely made, etc) Just my opinion of course.:D