Paddle float

A paddle float is used to re-enter on open waters when sea kayaking. This piece of equipment has been around since the 1980s.

Use

For the purpose of re-entry after a capsize, it is attached to the paddle blade. There are both inflatable paddle float, and paddle floats made ​​of firm foam. The former offer a little extra boost, but can be difficult to inflate in very cold environment. The paddle float comes to re-enter with roller ( reentry and roll ) are used, in which the athlete gets in the kayak and straightens up again with an Eskimo roll. It can also be used for self rescue as boom while going into the seat hatch. It can also be used for training the Eskimo roll to increase the buoyancy of the paddle blade.

Canoe associations recommend the item of equipment is not to be packed in the boat, but always to store as an important life-saving utensil within reach.