It was good but..it wasn't worth it!

[Sdspeed]

Tony, after this experience are you gonna change anything? Longer ladder with more rungs? Hand holds or a grab bar at the rear. I heard you were fighting leg cramps so thats what made me wonder more about the ladder.Is there any alteration to the PA or any kayak that comes to mind that could be helpful? Thanks.

[ful-rac]

Originally Posted by Sdspeed

Tony, after this experience are you gonna change anything? Longer ladder with more rungs? Hand holds or a grab bar at the rear. I heard you were fighting leg cramps so thats what made me wonder more about the ladder.Is there any alteration to the PA or any kayak that comes to mind that could be helpful? Thanks.

No longer ladder would tend to scope out underneath the kayak...and that would be bad...

Yeah the leg cramps were unforeseen and definitely unexpected...and it made getting back on more challenging.

Grab rail...no, don't think it's necessary. I would definitely encourage anybody to build their own PA ladder and learn how to use it.

[Dane101]

Maybe you should add weight to a lower (second rung) on your ladder.Just a couple ounce's of lead.Then it will hang down straight.

[lowprofile]

Originally Posted by Dane101

Maybe add weight to a lower second rung.Just a couple ounce's of lead.Then it will hang down straight.

or re enter from the side where you have the most leverage and two big ass handles to pull yourself up.

I like how there was no mention of the Diver who helped out. he kept you calm and stabilized your boat while you slinked your way up the back. who knows what would have happened if you didn't have that PFD on. Btw, the foam vests won't choke you and some act as a fishing vest to store pliers, knifes, lights etc.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by lowprofile

or re enter from the side where you have the most leverage and two big ass handles to pull yourself up.

I like how there was no mention of the Diver who helped out. he kept you calm and stabilized your boat while you slinked your way up the back. who knows what would have happened if you didn't have that PFD on. Btw, the foam vests won't choke you and some act as a fishing vest to store pliers, knifes, lights etc.

What video were you watching?

Tony had his PA flipped over before Rick the diver showed up to the scene. Also, who do you think recovered all of the stuff that was floating around? It wasn't Nemo. As far as PFD's go, Tony wears that PFD for a reason.

[lowprofile]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

What video were you watching?

Tony had his PA flipped over before Rick the diver showed up to the scene. Also, who do you think recovered all of the stuff that was floating around? It wasn't Nemo. As far as PFD's go, Tony wears that PFD for a reason.

uh, the one posted in the other thread with the guy almost capsizing his kayak, again.