Re: Flipping was Re: rig height


J Flory wrote:
>
> Both times I've flipped have been at the catch. The second time doing
> a stupid catch drill. I don't do it any more.
>
> BTW, another way to test your heel restraints is to run into something
> hard. I hit a low wooden dock unit floating out in the middle of the
> harbor the other day. Popped right out of my shoes (Adidas but velcor
> straps were only lightly done up),off the seat, and onto the seat deck.
> Boat OK, ego shattered.

Sounds like a brutal way to do such a test, glad to hear that it only
resulted in psychological wounds.

Perhaps you should describe said "stupid catch drill", so it can be
avoided by others.

- Paul Smith

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