@@johnfunk7568 the events called WavePlays are always in NC.

@@derekhanson9915 I’m lucky that he’s my life partner

Hey there! No indeed, the gaskets are Chris Reed’s proprietary fabric. There is NO latex in it. It’s one of the selling point for those of us who have reactions.

Thank you very much for your answer. :) But is it still waterproof?

@@109cow I would call this a "paddler's suit." I had about a 1/4 cup of sea water sneak in during a rough 15 minute swim. Otherwise, dry. The gaskets are sized to the paddler's measurements, but are crazy tight. None the less I'd suggest not trimming them unless you are strangling.

Thank you so much! You are information angel!

This is an adaptive move. If you were teaching regularly, especially amongst people with challenges, you’d find a reason to use this. Additionally, American Canoe instructors are required to know how to do this and teach it. I’m an instructor trainer. My candidates often refer to this video before they take a workshop with me. That being said-- I’ve only used this method myself on a surf ski in rough water when I was alone and having shoulder trouble so I couldn’t cowboy. And there’s no heel hooking a ‘ski, or for that matter, a sit on top. Your point--that it takes time and effort is valid but misses all the reasons we might want to use and teach this.

Wow, thank you! I would love to teach rolling everywhere!

@@gunslinger9560 lolz. ACA instructors are required to know how to use, and teach, a stirrup reentry. Plus this little gadget fits in a life jacket pocket.

Yes that boat definitely doesn’t fit him well. I believe the boat doesn’t have thigh braces at all actually.

Thanks. Many people with smaller hands and/or adaptive paddlers need to use the deck lines. It’s an option, certainly not a mandatory one.

Aerodynamics, the shape of the boat, and Nigel Dennis recommends transporting deck down.

@@capitalcitykayak thankyou cheers

It’s really tough to film in real conditions. Additionally, the well-enabled would not use this rescue at all. I never have, for example. However, students struggling with self rescue have and do use it , and appreciate it.

The reason you practise manoeuvres like this is so you at least have an idea what to do. After the fact is not a time to start wondering-- "what do I do now" Like all learning you have to start from a safe basic stance where you have a chance to actually learn before progressing to more complex situations..

Lolz. Yeah, it was the quick sand that got us. We were afraid someone would call the rescue team on the island and then they’d get stuck in the sand too. We’d all just be standing knee deep in sand until the tide turned and we either floated out or became permanent features of the shoal.

Reed, Deck B, fits the Petrel very well, and as you can see, comes off without too much struggle. The most water tight deck on the market. I sell them, but I’m not exaggerating for the purpose of a quick sell.

@@capitalcitykayakDid you find out if the Petrel Play takes the same size?

@@suebrown8129, yes Reed Deck B, same same.

@@capitalcitykayak Thanks - ordered one off your website.

Reed naturally puts their's lower, on all suits. It's one of the reasons we prefer Reed in most cases. Frankly, my husband struggles to use the standard location on Kokatat suits, and he's a boy. ZIPPER TOO HIGH Kokatat!

Yes, thanks, it sure was.

So should he have pointed the bow into the surf, picked up the bow and drained the kayak, drop it, scoot it to himself and flop his butt inside? Paddle into tbe waves and get legs in and sprayskirt on wuth momentum? Thats what i would have tried. Any better tips? Great video! Subscribing!

Lol😅

Always learning right?

This is a good question. So far we've only had the pair of basalt Innegra boats for demo. They are extremely tough. Our carbon Petrel Play is due out of the mold in the next couple of weeks. I'll get back to this idea after we've thoroughly put it thru the wringer.