Kayak Flotation, how much do I really need? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wiredantz · 06-15-2016, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSledTeam

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i would sink that 2!

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Originally Posted by radastaff

Rather fond on my yak
took about 10 min if I recall correctly
got about 17 inside
with room for 4 rods and other crap still

Even if just for better visibility
when problems arise
or desend

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Hey Paul, I should of thought about this better, i only had 5 noodles in my kayak, going to 99 center later

cabojohn · 06-15-2016, 02:52 PM

Who has room for pool noodles when that space should be used for extra beer & ice!
You guys have it all wrong.

Have PFD, VHF & hand pump...
I'd sink the yak too.
Cheers.

Harry Hill · 06-15-2016, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cabojohn

Who has room for pool noodles when that space should be used for extra beer & ice!
You guys have it all wrong.

Have PFD, VHF & hand pump...
I'd sink the yak too.
Cheers.

this guy is onto something, instead of noodles you could stuff the hull full of cheetos in the bag, they will stay dry and keep you floating until you open a bag, and the beer has neutral buoyancy so that would help. We can carry our salvation with us and still snack and drink our own rescue

radastaff · 06-17-2016, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cabojohn

Who has room for pool noodles when that space should be used for extra beer & ice!
You guys have it all wrong.

Have PFD, VHF & hand pump...
I'd sink the yak too.
Cheers.

Beer cozy's make good floatation
at least your open beer will stay safe

radastaff · 06-17-2016, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

Hey Paul, I should of thought about this better, i only had 5 noodles in my kayak, going to 99 center later

don't forget front and back.

I haven't tested mine fully waterlogged
but my guess is it prob wont be paddle able

but will provide better vis for rescue, and keep it from going down with gear,
and the kitchen sink I always bring

don't forget the swim fins

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I like the example of the whale pump mounted externally
When you need to pump out from the hatch, its also the place where water wants to get in.
The last thing I want to do in choppy waters is mess around with my hatch open.

06-15-2016, 02:52 PM	#2
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 657	Who has room for pool noodles when that space should be used for extra beer & ice! You guys have it all wrong. Have PFD, VHF & hand pump... I'd sink the yak too. Cheers.