simple solution works with any kayak, length of webbing (e.g. roof rack
strap) round your waist underneath your spraydeck, next to dry suit
(whatever).
before snapping on spraydeck, lay trailing end of strap onto foredeck.
gets deck off every time. may be difficult to find, so refinement,
attach loose end to waist on outside.

for a cross deck release strap, attach a loop to existing grab loop, use
tape knot to form loop. see climbing knots book. then arrange cross loop
over apex of deck, under and over deck. crap explanation, simple
solution.


ChipsCheeseandMayo wrote:
I love my new boat, however the deck is quite hard to get off and this
makes me nervous. I am used to being lazy and just pulling the deck
release loop towards my body to get out. With my new deck I cannot do
this- I need to pull it towards the front of my boat with a reasonable
amount of force. Kneeing the deck off will not work as I can't get my
knees out

I figure if I attatch a length of webbing to the inside of the front of
my cockpit and make sure it is hanging outside the cockpit when I
attatch me deck this would solve the (potential) problem.

I figure a length of webbing (or maybe a loop) and just drill a hole
and bolt it through. Any issues? Will it make my deck leak? Will it
introduce a weakness into the hull causing it to split in half when I
use it? Will it jus rip off?

Comments appreciated...

p.s. I know the real solution is to roll, but I have currently mislaid
that ability. Plus I am a bit of an underwater panicker and need to get
out NOW and not faff about...


FlipFlopNick