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I have one boat with and one without...
Posted By: Craig Mackinnon In Response To: Re: Unsafe perimeter lines (Jed)
Date: Tuesday, 5 March 2002, at 9:00 a.m.
taught perimeter deck lines and recessed fittings; I much prefer the one with perimeter lines for many of the reasons outlined previously.
Craig
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: 1 The value of perimeter lines becomes self-evident when a swimmer is working
: to hold onto a kayak in rough water. I tend to perform my fair share of
: assisted rescues and can atest from experience that the availability of
: perimeter lines has made all of the difference between an easy or
: difficult rescue.: 2 An additional benefit is seen when a boat needs to be towed for whatever
: reason.: 3 Stabilization of a boat by another paddler for various reasons like rafting
: up for an uncounsious paddler rescue or possibly just to stabilize a boat
: during the reentry phase of a T Rescue.: 4 Manual Handling - The more places you can grab a boat the less likely it is
: to be dropped or for those carrying it to be injured.: 5 My perimeter lines are used to stow my paddles when that becomes
: neccessary.: 6 Anchor points for my (bivy) tarp
: Given the various benefits of perimeter lines, I can't imagine why anyone
: wouldn't want them on their expedition rigged seakayak.
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