Great tips about the rope, I especially like the method to right an overturned kayak. An alternate way of entering the kayak is to go to the stern, push down and scoot up onto the hull, crawl your way to the cockpit and just sit up with your legs wide apart over the sides of the hull for stability. I find it is less challenging than entering from the side. A tip somewhat related to safety, is to get a Coast Guard sticker from local kayak shops. You enter relevant info so if the kayak is found empty, the authorities have a contact point. A kayaker may lose their kayak and make to shore, it saves the Coast Guard from making a fruitless search. Also, if you are lost at sea, the contact person may provide valuable info on your float plan/launch point. BTW, the sticker could also be put on your paddle, etc.
What a great tutorial for how to do it! I'm going to share this. The only thing I'd add is to put a float on it so the carbiner doesn't sink it while you are fiddingling around in the water after a spill.
Great idea! I’ve had rope ladder on my list “to do” for a while now. Never thought of those multi purpose uses. Really appreciate it Steve..Thanks a lot! 👍👍👌
Planning ahead is very wise and, as usual, you do a great job of anticipating things that could and will go wrong. Hope use # 1 is the way you will the most frequent use.
One suggestion is to attach a floatation device to the rescue rope in the event of an accident. I cut several inches off of styrofoam noodle and run the rope through it for an easy retrieve if it gets away from me.
I tied a surgeon's loop - www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/surgeons-end-loop I used 3/4 inch PVC since that is what I had already cut. 1/2 will work as well
I like poly - from my research, nylon can weaken when exposed to water., but poly is less resistant to abrasion. Both deal with UV just fine. Finally, I like poly because it does not stretch as much - so it is better for static loads such as the ones I discuss in the video.
Ideally, when you measure for the stand-up assist rope, that measurement works for everything. However, the critical measurement is for the ladder. If that is longer or shorter, use that. If it is longer, no big deal on the flip line or assist, just grab shorter. If shorter, you will have to use your arms more.
Great tips about the rope, I especially like the method to right an overturned kayak.
An alternate way of entering the kayak is to go to the stern, push down and scoot up onto the hull, crawl your way to the cockpit and just sit up with your legs wide apart over the sides of the hull for stability. I find it is less challenging than entering from the side.
A tip somewhat related to safety, is to get a Coast Guard sticker from local kayak shops. You enter relevant info so if the kayak is found empty, the authorities have a contact point. A kayaker may lose their kayak and make to shore, it saves the Coast Guard from making a fruitless search. Also, if you are lost at sea, the contact person may provide valuable info on your float plan/launch point. BTW, the sticker could also be put on your paddle, etc.
Good points! I have that sticker on my other kayak and need one for this boat.
What a great tutorial for how to do it! I'm going to share this. The only thing I'd add is to put a float on it so the carbiner doesn't sink it while you are fiddingling around in the water after a spill.
Great point!
Thanks for sharing to keep the rest of us safe.
Great idea! I’ve had rope ladder on my list “to do” for a while now. Never thought of those multi purpose uses. Really appreciate it Steve..Thanks a lot! 👍👍👌
Glad it was helpful!
Planning ahead is very wise and, as usual, you do a great job of anticipating things that could and will go wrong. Hope use # 1 is the way you will the most frequent use.
Fingers crossed!
Thanks for the how to video. I’m gonna follow ur instructions!
Please do!
Love this idea. Thanks, will be passing this on to a lot of people
Awesome, thank you!
I need to study this. Thanks.
Great tip! Some people don't realise how hard it can be getting back unto a boat, especially with wet heavy clothing.
Absolutely!
Awesome advice. Thanks
Nice video. Very informative. Love the shirt 🤣
lol! You can get pretty much any name on Amazon - and many styles - amzn.to/3Gp48mO
I love it, creating my safety lines this weekend. Great content and instructional videos.
Thanks and God Bless
Right on!
Great information! I really like your videos!
I appreciate that!
One suggestion is to attach a floatation device to the rescue rope in the event of an accident. I cut several inches off of styrofoam noodle and run the rope through it for an easy retrieve if it gets away from me.
Great point! Thanks
Nice stuff !!
Thanks!
Great multi-purpose rope ideas! What kind of loop knot do you use--that would have been helpful to include! What size PVC pipe is that?
I tied a surgeon's loop - www.netknots.com/fishing_knots/surgeons-end-loop
I used 3/4 inch PVC since that is what I had already cut. 1/2 will work as well
@@KayakhacksFishing One of many kayak projects I'd like to complete this winter in preparation for next season--thanks!
Great tips! What type of rope do you recommend for such activities? ie. nylon / polypropelene?
I like poly - from my research, nylon can weaken when exposed to water., but poly is less resistant to abrasion. Both deal with UV just fine. Finally, I like poly because it does not stretch as much - so it is better for static loads such as the ones I discuss in the video.
Steve. measurements 1 & 2 are the same, 3 is significantly longer. The pvc goes in 3, how do i handle 1 & 2?
Ideally, when you measure for the stand-up assist rope, that measurement works for everything. However, the critical measurement is for the ladder. If that is longer or shorter, use that. If it is longer, no big deal on the flip line or assist, just grab shorter. If shorter, you will have to use your arms more.
@@KayakhacksFishing thanks. I’ll recheck my measurements and see what i can do
Steve how many lbs is that carabiner rated for?
I'm not sure. I bought it a long time ago. Probably 100 lbs