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- Tue Sep 08, 2020 9:53 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Drysuit or seperate Cag and Trousers
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1129
Re: Drysuit or seperate Cag and Trousers
I have a few options, drysuit, dry trousers, dry cag and a wetsuit, I usually wear my drytrousers with a quick wicking top if its arm and I carry my dry cag incase it gets cold, I find paddling in my drysuit or dry cag makes me sweat a lot so if the conditions are well within my ability I like to on...
- Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:32 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Orka paddles weight???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 277
Re: Orka paddles weight???
For anyone else who has tried to look for this info, orka have got back to me and said that the full carbon flex is 825g and the ultra flex is 700g
- Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:52 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Orka paddles weight???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 277
Re: Orka paddles weight???
Thanks very much for that, I have been looking for days now and couldn't find anything, 700g seems OK to me
- Mon Jul 06, 2020 12:55 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Orka paddles weight???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 277
Orka paddles weight???
I'm looking into getting an orka flex wing paddle but I can't find the weight of any of the orka paddles, has anyone here used them and know how heavy or light they are? Thank you
- Thu May 28, 2020 11:40 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Is vhf course needed
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3574
Re: Is vhf course needed
I can agree on the points your saying, I'm sure the course is something I'd find interesting enough and learn a lot from, it's just when I see different people some with a certificate and others without all doing the same thing it got me wondering if the course was really needed, the guys without sa...
- Thu May 28, 2020 8:19 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Irish Sea crossing from Campbeltown?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 906
Re: Irish Sea crossing from Campbeltown?
That makes sense then why not many people would risk it, I wouldnt fancy having to navigate through ships in fast flow with high seas, we are invisible at the best of times
- Thu May 28, 2020 8:12 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Is vhf course needed
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3574
Re: Is vhf course needed
Thank you that is reassuring to know as I definitely prefer practical experience, I am not resistant to that at all, in fact I would say without a doubt that most of everyone here will know better than me, I don't know why you think that of me? It is a bit of a controversial subject and its not only...
- Thu May 28, 2020 12:37 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Is vhf course needed
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3574
Re: Is vhf course needed
I don't have a resistance to doing the course as such, I just have always been the kind of person who learns through practice and experience, I take more in when I study for myself than a classroom environment so if it was possible /legal to educate myself on the correct protocol to use which I have...
- Thu May 28, 2020 12:20 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Irish Sea crossing from Campbeltown?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 906
Re: Irish Sea crossing from Campbeltown?
I've thought about this crossing aswell as it appears to be the shortest route over, it does concern me that there's not a lot of kayakers using this route which makes me question why that is, unpredictable seas? Strong swells and high standing breaking waves perhaps? Or possibly a busy shipping lane
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 1:33 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: First sea kayak - Virgo vs. ...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1774
Re: First sea kayak - Virgo vs. ...
I haven't paddled the virgo or the stratos but the p and h delphin would be a good option aswell for what your looking for, I've paddled a 155 delphin and I loved it, its very stable, tracks well, turns really easily and quickly, the seat and thigh braces are comfy for me and it rolls easily aswell,...
- Sun Feb 16, 2020 8:28 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Finally - Got My P&H Cetus
- Replies: 7
- Views: 952
Re: Finally - Got My P&H Cetus
Congrats on the new boat, I love the cetus model, I have the cetus lv which suits me perfect as a lighter paddler, this boat handles everything you put it through, I'm relatively new to sea kayaking and its really lets me push my limits with confidence safely, it feels stable in every condition I've...
- Fri Feb 07, 2020 7:07 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Is vhf course needed
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3574
Re: Is vhf course needed
That is a really good idea to mentally prepare for a mayday call, I suppose in the heat of the moment you never really know how your going to react, I am normally pretty calm in most situations but that been said and thankfully I've not had to save someone else or my own life in a real situation, my...
- Sun Feb 02, 2020 4:54 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Drysuit breathability
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1553
Re: Drysuit breathability
Cotton will not keep you warm once wet that is why you were freezing, you also increase the chances of Hypothermia. You need to be wearing merino wool as a base layer as it absorbs your sweat but keeps you warm at the same time. The other option is to buy a Divers undersuit these can be got cheaply...
- Tue Jan 28, 2020 3:52 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Is vhf course needed
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3574
Re: Is vhf course needed
Thank you for the links I will definitely do plenty of reading up on all of this before I go out and buy one, even without the course I can be responsible if the need to use it should arise, it's the standard horizon 300e I'm thinking about when the time comes as it seems to tick all the boxes for w...
- Mon Jan 27, 2020 11:17 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Is vhf course needed
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3574
Re: Is vhf course needed
I hope I've not stirred up to much controversy here, I was just looking to find out the legal obligations of having a vhf, I'd actually be quite happy to just have it for emergency use tbh as my main concern is for solo paddling, if it's illegal to use for other means I'll just let the others make t...
- Sun Jan 26, 2020 11:44 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Is vhf course needed
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3574
Re: Is vhf course needed
I know I still need a license I just mean it reads like I do not really need a certificate as in the course to use it, I understand aswell that having a card at hand isn't the best way of doing things but we all need to learn somewhere and if having a protocol card allows me to have an understandabl...
- Sun Jan 26, 2020 5:54 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Is vhf course needed
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3574
Re: Is vhf course needed
Thanks for those details I'll definitely look onto those books, that was something I've heard, the course is aimed more to yachts and powerboats, another reason why I felt it may be unnecessary for what I'll do with it
- Sun Jan 26, 2020 2:38 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Is vhf course needed
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3574
Re: Is vhf course needed
I just had a good read of that ofcom link provided by Richard and it reads well, it's looking like I don't need any additional certificates to use a vhf within 12 nautical miles of low tide so this should be plenty coverage for my uses, if I'm wrong please correct me but it does look like that
- Sun Jan 26, 2020 2:20 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Is vhf course needed
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3574
Re: Is vhf course needed
Thanks guys this is all really helpful, PlymouthDamo I'm sorry to hear that mate, I'm glad your OK but that must have been a horrible experience for you and your group, I have looked up the protocol for making mayday calls and it doesn't look too hard, there's even a card I can print out that explai...
- Sun Jan 26, 2020 2:16 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Is vhf course needed
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3574
Re: Is vhf course needed
Thank you for that information, I can't disagree with all that you are saying as the course is definitely something I can see myself doing in the near future, even just for a better understanding of it all and to have the paperwork aswell, I was hoping I could just order a vhf and start using it rig...
- Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:52 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Is vhf course needed
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3574
Is vhf course needed
Hi guys I'm thinking about adding a vhf to my kit and I'm wondering if I would really need to do a vhf course, I think I don't but thought I'd ask here just to hear some opinions, all I want the vhf for is for solo paddling to have an emergency contact to the coast guard if something drastic happens...
- Fri Jan 24, 2020 3:11 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Seals riding on deck!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1359
Re: Seals riding on deck!
Wow that sounds amazing I'd have loved to have been part of your group to experience that, I have seen videos of this before but have never experienced it myself, I see nothing wrong in what you done, if you let them come to you which you did do, then you've just had an amazing animal encounter that...
- Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:57 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Drysuit breathability
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1553
Re: Drysuit breathability
I have the exact same problem, it was my first drysuit and I done a leak test in the bath when I got it and all was well, first paddle I layered up underneath with cotton t shirts and and light jumper, as you say paddling was fine and I was warm but as soon as we stopped I was freezing and all of my...
- Mon Dec 23, 2019 3:46 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Falls of lora whirlpool charactistics
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1967
Re: Falls of lora whirlpool charactistics
That's an interesting idea the air pocket, I've thought about running a tube through the spray deck for that if it would work, I can hold my breath for a long while in a calm environment, I timed myself a few nights ago and I could comfortably manage 1.5 minutes and I managed to hold it for 2 minute...
- Sun Dec 22, 2019 7:56 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Falls of lora whirlpool charactistics
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1967
Re: Falls of lora whirlpool charactistics
I seen that video aswell it really is some time they're held under and I can imagine there is nothing you can really do other than hope you got enough of a last breathe to make it through the time spent underwater, I think my next training session will include holding my breath for aslong as possibl...
- Fri Dec 20, 2019 11:33 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Falls of lora whirlpool charactistics
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1967
Re: Falls of lora whirlpool charactistics
That's a lot bigger water than it was when I was there thankfully, I'm glad you got of it, it does look good fun though, it looks wild lol
- Wed Dec 18, 2019 9:21 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Falls of lora whirlpool charactistics
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1967
Re: Falls of lora whirlpool charactistics
Thanks Mike that does sound like I could have been in the wrong place at the wrong time then as it was the north pillar I was at, thankfully I wasn't dragged down too deep but I still think that was due to the death grip I had on my kayak lol and it is a 17.5ft boat with bulkheads so has a lot of bu...
- Wed Dec 18, 2019 1:51 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Rebel Kayaks Husky
- Replies: 1
- Views: 556
Re: Rebel Kayaks Husky
I don't have any experience of paddling a rebel kayak but I have only read good things about them if thats the style of boat you want, there definitely more traditionally styled which personally I find stunning, the husky really is a lovely looking boat, I know some of the models don't come with any...
- Wed Dec 18, 2019 12:03 am
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Falls of lora whirlpool charactistics
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1967
Re: Falls of lora whirlpool charactistics
Thanks very much Jim it was a spring ebb flow I was on aswell but the standing waves weren't that big to surf this day, that's reassuring to hear that it shouldnt hold me under for too long, it definitely was a scare as it was my first time in that environment but there is only one way to learn and ...
- Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:15 pm
- Forum: Sea Kayaking
- Topic: Falls of lora whirlpool charactistics
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1967
Re: Falls of lora whirlpool charactistics
OK I'll just leave it where it is at the moment, I have done a bit of my own research aswell now and from what I can see, whirlpools that appear and dissapate on moving water such as tide races and rivers aren't as sinister as the static whirlpools and even if they do pull you under should let go in...