Re: padlers weight

Posted by Mac on Dec 7, 2005

Moe,

I agree that water is the way to go - but I don't think you need extra air in the container - which will cause extra slopping around and annoying noise. Remember that water ballast has the same specific gravity as the lake or ocean water you paddle in. Should the kayak flood after a spill, the ballast will only weigh the same as the rest of the water and won't sink your boat.

Sand, cement, metal on the other hand - blub, blub....

Try this in the kitchen sink.

The wine bladders make excellent containers, and if you don't mess up the spigots, they make good camping water storage as well.

Have fun

Mac

In Response to: Re: padlers weight by Moe on Dec 7, 2005

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