Paddle float
A paddle float is a float that is attached to the paddle blade . It has been used since the 1980s, especially when re-entering the open water and when sea kayaking .
use
It is attached to the paddle blade for re-entry after capsizing . There are both inflatable paddle floats and paddle floats made of solid foam. The former usually offer a little more buoyancy , but can be difficult to inflate in very cold surroundings. The paddle float comes in re-entering with roller (reentry and roll) is used, in which the athlete goes into the kayak and with an Eskimo roll straightens again. It can also serve as a boom for self-rescue while you get into the seat hatch. It can also be used to train the Eskimo role to increase the buoyancy of the paddle blade.
Canoe associations recommend not to pack the equipment in the boat, but to keep it within easy reach as an important life-saving utensil.
Web links
- Use of the paddle float on kuestenkanuwandern.de (detailed instructions)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Getting back into the paddle float ( memento from November 23, 2009 in the Internet Archive ) on kayakpaddling.net
- ↑ Information for sea kayakers on kanu-sh.de