You could always get in touch with the scientists working on this
stuff (see link). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/2953852.stm
Even better perhaps there is a way to have your feet surgically
altered. That way we wouldn't need to cover the beauty of the deck
with non-skid.
Al Pritchard
On Nov 24, 2005, at 11:12 AM, BDally6107@xxxxxxx wrote:
Mark,
Don't do it. Let someone else be the crash test dummy. We've
tried a number of alternatives including sand and some kind of
micro spheres and each has failed. This is a very big issue and if
you get it wrong, your experience will be frustrating as hell.
Some of the alternatives will eat your wetsuit in just a day and
others will have you skating around the boat like a skateboard. At
least initially, I'd advise you to stick with the proven stuff.
No need for footstraps on the Swift because of the gunwale angles.
They are the leading cause of injuries on other skiffs. We'll show
you a video of what happens when you get to Florida.
Best regards,
Bram
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