Hard earned hali

[kauaiboy04]

yikes man! glad you're ok. i too flipped out in SD bay about a month back. something about all that cross chop coming from all the boats, and the sneaker waves that hits you right when you're leaning too much. good to hear you had a buddy to help you out. when i flipped, i was super pissed, flipped it back on my first try and was back in within a minute. didn't have time to think about how to do it but just reacted, all i was thinking was to track down that boat that came too close to me...

[rogersmith]

glad you did ok getting back aboard. Here is a nasty video of a PA12 flip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKSnRKLJpq0
The guy reflips trying to come over the side, successfully gets back in over the stern
CJ that product looks great for reentry, better than paddle floats for sure

[Hammerhead_77]

I flipped my pa14in the kelp at LJ my first time out. Learned a couple lessons from it. I had the pump and i had the rope attached to the handle. Tossed it over the top, swam around, grabbed it, pulled and over she came. Got back in and pumped it out...emptying the fish bin in the front was the hardest part.

Now i have about 12 of those foam pool noodles tucked in my hull wherever i dont keep gear...thats actually a lot less water the boat will hold and a bunch of reserve bouyancy.

[EastLosYaker]

I got my "bilge pump" from the 99 cents store. Its intended to be used as a water gun for kids but works the same way. Super cheap and has held up well over time.

[rhyak]

Originally Posted by EastLosYaker

I got my "bilge pump" from the 99 cents store. Its intended to be used as a water gun for kids but works the same way. Super cheap and has held up well over time.

Bad idea for getting lots of water out of the yak. not gonna be needed until you have a lot of water. Try filling a 5 gallon bucket with water and then empty with the 99cent pump gun. Better with a empty cup at that point.
This is IMHO.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by EastLosYaker

I got my "bilge pump" from the 99 cents store. Its intended to be used as a water gun for kids but works the same way. Super cheap and has held up well over time.

I'l have to assume you've never had 10gallons of water in your kayak...........................those water guns are considered 'kids toys' for a reason. You migh as well carry a shamwow with you, its going to work just as good as that squirt gun.

[Siebler]

Originally Posted by rhyak

Bad idea for getting lots of water out of the yak. not gonna be needed until you have a lot of water. Try filling a 5 gallon bucket with water and then empty with the 99cent pump gun. Better with a empty cup at that point.
This is IMHO.

Exactly. Most hand pumps are double action meaning as you pull up it pumps out and as you push down it pumps out. Twice as fast and then some because you dont have to lift it out and aim the water outside the hull. 20.00 investment to help save your life and gear.

As a matter of fact I hear a Group Buy calling...