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I think the potential damage from a washing machine is more to the gaskets than to the zippers. I turn mine inside out, zippers open, and wash on delicate, with gentle soap, in my top loading washing machine. They recommend using side loaders because they're more gentle. But I haven't had any proble...

In spite of the fetching and bodacious management at skybelts, I went ahead and ordered the cheaper buckles from seatbeltplanet. I used them on the river for the first time today. They seem good. Kind of large and heavy compared to the wimpy plastic cam buckles I had been using. The release is hair ...

Nice. I like the no-swim hole rescue at the end.

What's the C1 at 2:25? Is that a Burn?

I've never paddled a slalom boat. They look awesome. I did paddle an Atom for a few years. At 190, I really liked it. But maybe Adam is right about it being extra catchy at your weight. Airbags: yes! I put a pair under the bow deck. I think you could put them under the stern also/instead if they don...

I think the top attachment for the straps should be somewhere behind your hip. Then they would come forward, across the thighs, down to the rail. Kind of the opposite of the way it is mocked up now. That will keep you on the seat better.

Lookin good, Harry. What are those straps?

That was great. I fell out of my chair laughing. Thanks for the best advertisement for ALF I have ever seen. I hope to make it there someday.

Larry, is there a reason you don't use the original belt?

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like upgrading to metal buckles would be a good idea anyway. These are what I am planning on ordering: https://www.seatbeltplanet.com/seatbelts-and-accessories/lap-belts/m.products/23/view/4 Larry, thanks for turning me on to the Seattle Fabrics site. I like the sound ...

I haven't had much luck trying to shake down a used Atom skirt. Hopefully you'll fare better. That said, I had a great experience ordering a custom Remix skirt from Snapdragon . They do Atom Skirts as well. Funny how the price pain of buying new evaporates when you actually start using the well-desi...

The webbing is nylon. The buckles and webbing were sold as a pair, so they seem to match each other as well as could be expected. I don't think the buckles could allow any thicker webbing.

Ezwater, your system sounds really interesting. Do you have any photos?

My straps loosen up when I roll. I'm using scuba weight strap buckles. The webbing is really thick and tight in the buckle. But rolling seems to put too much stress, and they loosen up bit (mostly on the offside for some reason). Are there any strap systems that stay tight? I've heard good things ab...

This video has some great tips for getting on a wave: http://youtu.be/Kyjy4IYOaK0 Getting on edge can help change direction to stay on a wave. Usually you would lean opposite of the way your're trying to turn. Personally, offside strokes don't work well for me to correct direction when I'm getting s...

Is this a new boat? You might get more comfortable over time.

It remains a mystery to me.