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| * Stress test the ferrule of the paddle, just to make sure it's a firm lock. The old Epic paddles are notorious for loosening up. | * Stress test the ferrule of the paddle, just to make sure it's a firm lock. The old Epic paddles are notorious for loosening up. | ||
| * Retire paddles from downwind use after three seasons. If you're using an old, shit paddle don't be surprised when it retires itself. | * Retire paddles from downwind use after three seasons. If you're using an old, shit paddle don't be surprised when it retires itself. | ||
| - | * I do a battery check on my VHF (there's nothing like discovering it's dead in a moment of need) | + | * I do a battery check on my VHF (there's nothing like discovering it's dead in a moment of need) (Ed. note: //It is very common for VHF radios to stop charging not because there is anything wrong with the battery, but rather because the charging connections have corroded a bit - this is easily corrected with a little bit of fine grit sanding/cleaning - more commonly to the radio charge points but occasionally also the charger charging points//) |
| * I inspect my flare system, and recovery gear (including a very nice, small pull rope setup that I keep on me at all times), | * I inspect my flare system, and recovery gear (including a very nice, small pull rope setup that I keep on me at all times), | ||
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