From: kolsen@alpo.casc.com (Kirk Olsen)
Message-Id: <9701021641.AA17610@nail.cascade>
Subject: Re: Air bags for Baidarkas
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 1997 11:41:56 -0500 (EST)
In-Reply-To: <M.010197.110559.99@anxp31.pc.centuryinter.net> from "dabragg@centuryinter.net" at Jan 1, 97 04:05:59 pm
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> I am building a baidarka using Wolfgang's book. I've got over half the ribs in
> and hope to have it finished by the end of the month.
> I was wondering-how many of you use air bags? If so, what type or brand would
> you recommend? How much room is left for gear? Are they needed to
> successfully complete a re-entry and pump-out?
Anything that displaces air is good. I've seen beachballs used in
addition to bags. I've got bags from both phoenix and from voyager.
The more air you can displace the happier you will be when you need to
empty out the boat.
kirk