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Sea Kayaks Techniques Bulletin Board
Re: For what purpose?
Posted By: Robert Enns In Response To: For what purpose? (Jed)
Date: Thursday, 9 December 2004, at 11:20 a.m.
I was thinking of the technique where you lie down enough so that your butt is on the floor of the kayak. The idea is that with the center of gravity that low, the kayak will slide down a wave face if a steep one comes along, rather than capsizing. Given the poor defensive posture you would be in, I was wondering how likley that would be, as opposed to a capsize. I would like to know this before trying it for real.
Robert: In the old days (before bulkheads were standard equipment) it was possible to
: lay down inside the boat. Maybe this is the technique that you are
: wondering about?: Alternatively, if you lay on your back deck, shoulders square to the deck and
: firmly planted on it, you shoudl be able to lay your arms in the water and
: find a significantly stable position.: Possibly the best solution is the greenland-style balance brace where you lay
: your torso on the water and just float! Of course this takes a certain
: amount of flexibility and is more difficult with some boats due to
: high-volume, seat backs and such.: I agree with Mike Scarborough that slouching is a limiting substitute. It
: wrecks havoc with your ability to rotate and brace effectively. I am
: continualy amazed at how many people slouch as part of their normal
: paddling posture.: Good luck!
: jed
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