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Sailfish:
Not a bad idea...

http://www.kayakanglermag.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1430:viral-video-kayak-self-rescue-ladder-video&catid=73:buzz-bait&Itemid=142

scubaluis:
That is a good idea, could use an old water ski handle ( witch floats too) or make your own.
just have to figure out where to attached it to, my Hobie adventure does not have handles but maybe the seat straps could work.

Scubaluis

Tote:
I'm not sold.
I'm not saying that others might not benefit from it, but IMO it's just one more gadget.
Where would one stow it? Is it possible for you to actually get tangled in it when your yak does flip?
I watched the video. No PFD in effect. He was wearing an inflatable but did not inflate it.
No paddle leash.
I think those two things should be addressed before anything else.
You can do essentially the same thing with your paddle leash..that is...if you have one.
Just practice, practice, practice self rescue and you will find out you won't need anything but what Mother Nature gave you to work with.

RacinRob:
I'm with Tote on this one.

CrawFish:
Yea, agreed on the paddle leash and PFD, I am not even in the water long enough to use that thing. By the time he goes around his boat twice I am back to fishing. :smt002
I would also suggest its so much easier when all your crap is securely strapped down ( His crate was way too loose).

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