How To Re-Enter A Kayak In Deep Water [Standard & Trick Method]
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This video shows helpful tips on how to get back in a kayak after it has flipped in water that is too deep to touch the bottom. Re-entering back into a kayak while in the water isn't too difficult as long as you follow the three simple steps that are described in this video. But on the other hand, if you panic and try to get back in the kayak too quickly, re-entering your kayak can be incredibly tough and frustrating. Note: To see the "11 Essential Saltwater Kayak Fishing Tips for Newbies" mentioned in the video, click here: http://www.saltstrong.com/articles/11-saltwater-kayak-fishing-tips/ Regarding the three steps outlined in this kayak video above, always be sure to not do them too quickly because that can cause you to lose balance and fall back into the water (huge waste of energy). And if you are having trouble getting back into your kayak, then be sure to watch the end when a common item like a sandwich cooler is used help get back into a kayak more easily. This cooler trick was a simple experiment I thought of while thinking of ways to make it easier, and it worked out way better than planned. Please note that we ALWAYS recommend wearing a life jacket / personal flotation device while kayaking, and the only reason we didn't have one on during this kayak video is to show a worst case scenario. For more kayak fishing tips, be sure to read this article referenced at the beginning of this kayak flip video: http://www.saltstrong.com/articles/11-saltwater-kayak-fishing-tips/ For more saltwater fishing tips, click here now: http://www.saltstrong.com
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thanks again ....
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but I"m wondering- Why did you need a "cooler" when there was 1 1/2 inches of ice..? Wasn't it
cool enough for you? (coming from San Diego- I just need to understand. lol)
http://www.mustangsurvival.com/blog/2011-04/five-types-pfds?country=25
Funny a cooler is not a recommended PFD?!?! I wonder why???? I'll take a ring buoy over a cooler any day.
Because "American" is/are cool! Once you get cool, you can start calling yourself "Sun Man".
at the very least- if your foot gets stuck in the handle- and you drown- at least they can locate the body. lol
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And exactly, once you calm down its not difficult to get back in. SOT that is
Fortunately, I was wearing my PFD, but hanging onto the side of the kayak just made my legs float up under the kayak. I wouldn't have been able to get stretched out to launch myself up onto the kayak even if it was sea worthy?
I confess: I'll soon be 80, so lack your agility and stamina.
Jerry
And very smart to have your PFD on at the start of your trip because it literally can save lives... lures and gear can be replaced, so protecting yourself always comes first.
Get a paddle float not a cooler, and a stirrup. There are two kinds of kayakers, ones that have flipped over and ones that are going to.
Get out there and practice self rescues before you need them. The aca has a kayak fishing course, you should check it out.
And taking a kayak safety course is a great suggestion too. My dad made me and my brother flip our canoe in the lake we lived on as kids so that we knew what to do in case we ever flipped while out there by ourselves... I fortunately never had to use that knowledge, but it was comforting to know exactly what to do if it ever happened.
Fish On!
And yes, it's a smart idea to always wear a flotation device when out on a kayak. Fish On!
Yes, the cooler trick worked way better than I expected... the original plan was to use is as an anchor float, but it kept sliding up the paddle. So I decided to give it a shot using it simply as a float for my foot that would get more upward force than a kick... and I was shocked at how effective it ended up being.
Fish On!