big wave on the ottawa.

[Bass Addict]

let me ask you this

how do you get expert without trying those types of waves??

You send T.M.H. out first ,and see how he makes out

[Tip-up]

let me ask you this

how do you get expert without trying those types of waves??

You send T.M.H. out first ,and see how he makes out

[crouffer]

let me ask you this

how do you get expert without trying those types of waves??

First, the fishing response: When fishing in moving water, especially when it's still cold water, be very careful. A few years ago a friend of mine (Rick) died at Champlain bridge. He was standing in the rapids with his waders on. He slipped, the waders filled up with water, and he went down. They found his body a few weeks later in the eddy behind the island. A PFD over your waders is a very good idea. So is fishing with a buddy, and both of you carrying throw bags to rescue each other if one of you falls in.

As for kayaking/canoeing/bodysurfing in a big wave like this: In all seriousness, you need to start small, learn to roll, and progressively move up in your abilities. There are huge waves that you can play in that won't kill you. Get good at those first before you ever venture into something with a lot of strainers, rebar and submerged structure. This wave flushes into open water (not towards the shore), and right now that water is fast and cold. You will die of hypothermia before you can swim back to shore if your have to bail out, and aren't wearing a dry-suit.

White water is not a place to "see what happens if I do this". You have to know what will happen (with a certain degree of risk, of course), and that only comes from experience reading the river and lots of training. One more thing: If you look at a rapid like that, and say "No problem, that is a piece of cake" then you are already making the biggest possible mistake. You need to approach every rapid like it's there to eat you up and spit you out. It keeps you sharp, and will save your life.

Chris

[joco]

yep waders are dangerous in rapids or high current..its like having a drift chute on you..it carry you down.if you slip like he did.

BUT.that is why wen have some waders on always put a belt..around on the chest area..that way..it wont fill up wit water at all an no danger to get carry down in the current.

but if there to mutch current.just dont take any chance and try to find a better spot.


just be carefull in all water sport.

and real cold water is dangerous..even if it those not look like it is.


joco

[Bass Addict]

Yeah i can see 24/7 out in those waves kayaking with waders on