Gear Check

With all the new folks expessing interest in whitewater paddling.
I thought I'd post this equipment refresher...

___Paddling gear needed to kayak___

1. boat
2. helmet
3. spray skirt
4. PFD
5. paddle (handpaddles)

- (elbow gaurds if creeking)


___Additional gear every boater should carry___

6. throw bag
7. float bags


___gear every creeker should carry___

8. pin kit -

a. prusiks (made w/ smaller diameter rope than throw rope)
b. angled locking carabineers (3 ea.)
c. locking pullies (2 ea)
d. 6’ of nylon webbing (1” width)

9. first aid kit
10. river knife
11. spare handpaddles or breakdown paddle
12. additional rope (50 ft)

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Here are some links for rescue gear and methodology

METHODOLOGY

Considerations for Rope Rescue (2002) - download pdf
(Although a little out of date, still a great resource.)
http://www.basarc.org/papers/roperescue/index.html
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GEAR

Prüssik - example of...
http://www.student.virginia.edu/~brmrg/knots/prussik.html

Carabiners - you want the screw lock type
http://en.petzl.com/petzl/SportFamille?Famille=34

Pullies - reduce friction and give greater pulling power to mechanical advantage systems.
http://en.petzl.com/petzl/SportProduits?Produit=348
http://en.petzl.com/petzl/SportProduits?Produit=385
http://en.petzl.com/petzl/SportFamille?Famille=11

Rope/Knot Savvy - details on tying knots
http://www.student.virginia.edu/~brmrg/knots/knots.html
http://www.climbing.ie/knotstop.html
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Basic Pin Kit - pictures w/ descriptions