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Steve-O.
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: North OC
Posts: 120
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pool noodles and random question
I'm a new kayak owner and I've been looking for somewhere/anywhere that sells pool noodles to use on my roof rack. The problem is, no one seems to sell them in the winter time so I'd like to know if anyone knows of a store that sells them this time of year. ALSO, I was thinking about my future kayak fishing adventures and thought about rod leashes and paddle leashes and "what if a kayak angler lost his/her kayak...would you need a kayak leash so your kayak and all your gear don't drift away? I know this probably sounds dumb (and believe me it sounds dumb to me too) but I'd like to hear some thoughts ![]() |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: La Jolla
Posts: 1,216
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I just bought a pool noodle at the lowes in santee outside in the home pond area
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bay Park
Posts: 559
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Yea you would need a kayak leash if you can't swim. However if you can't swim I would suggest another sport. Just a safety precaution.
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The carpetbagger
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: tha newps
Posts: 1,474
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haha x2
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Sea level
Posts: 1,478
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if you leash yourself to your yak because of strong current or wind or whatever, DO NOT use it while launching or landing in the surf.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,384
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I agree with Low, you could use a leash in high wind and current conditions where you might not be able to catch up to your yak when separated. But do not attach it until you are clear of the surf zone.
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Steve-O.
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: North OC
Posts: 120
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got it
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta
Posts: 729
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AS far as where to buy noodles at this time of year, you might want to try Big Lots, or maybe Wal-Mart.
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,855
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I bought some at sports authority but it was in the summer time.
If you can't swim please make sure you're wearing your pfd at all time. I would also suggest you take up some swimming lessons
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#10 |
Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 31
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I thought i saw some pool noodles at the 99 cent store about a month ago
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 275
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I seen the pool noodles at big 5 and Lowes...
Thats a great idea to hook your self up to the kayak... Heck i can beat a rock to the bottom of the ocean with my swimming prowress. What would be a good length for the leash??? |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Under a bridge
Posts: 2,169
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As usual I don't know jack.
![]() A long time ago I saw some TV show that talked about the dangers of using a leash to attach oneself to a watercraft. Do some research, a lot of it. I remember something about a quick release on both ends of the leash AND a knife on your PFD. |
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: san diego
Posts: 97
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Don't leash urself
If wind/current strong nough to b faster than u can swim, likely to drown. Even being pulled super slow at wierd angle can b catastrophic If ur arm or neck gets tangled ud nvr reach a quick release. Don't do it. Carry VHF or epirb in pocket of PDF n wear it. That is ur best bet if uget separated on ur own.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 275
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Thanks guys i do have a VHF with me and it is leashed to my PFD. Also have a knife on me as well. Maybe i should start a new thread..
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