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wet exit 12 years 6 months ago #31697

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hey guys and girls. iam new to kayaking I plan on taking leeson but my question is . I just bought a dagger gtx for river running iam 5ft 6 190lbs is it easier to exit your kayak upside. because i have a hard time getting my legs out when iam in it on land
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Re: wet exit 12 years 6 months ago #31698

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I can hardly get in or out of my boat when it is upright but can wet exit with no problem. With that said I would not reccomend finding out you can't exit on the river. Grab a friend, find some still water, and practice, better safe than sorry.
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Re: wet exit 12 years 6 months ago #31700

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thanks that makes me feel alittle better.and i wont be trying this alone
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Re: wet exit 12 years 6 months ago #31701

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Grab the sides of the boat just outside of the rim, lift your body up off the seat (just enough to clear the back deck), and slide straight back.
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Re: wet exit 12 years 6 months ago #31703

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Don't forget, you have to pop your skirt first. I move my legs out from under the thigh hooks, then push against the sides of the cockpit with my arms, lifting my butt up and out of the boat. Wearing a nose plug helps keep the water out of your nose. When practicing in a pool, i wear a dive mask. This not only keeps the water out of my nose, it keeps the chlorine water out of my eyes and allows me to see clearly what I am doing. Jack
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Re: wet exit 12 years 6 months ago #31706

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thanks for all good tips.
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Re: wet exit 12 years 4 months ago #31935

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the anser is yes. but if i were you go to a pool or lake some flat water roll over sing the ABC's then do a we exit if you are uncomfortable have someone there that can hand of God you if need be but it shouldnt be a problom to get out i am 230 pounds and was able to get out of a buddys 2fun a boat i am at least 50 pounds to heavy for and well i thought i was gunna break it getting in
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