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i've recently considered buying a mamba 8.0. im an imtermidiate paddler that has a moderate/decent roll and im looking for a good kayak for me. i've just learned how to surf a little bit from my dad, any opinion of would this be a good kayak for me?

for those looking for a smaller 1st aid package than the one i advertised on the 1st post, check the nrs catalog for a great selection of med kits varying in sizes and materials.

i've also heard a lot about pepper being used as a clotting agent. although i've only seen it a few times on minor wounds, the stories i've heard sound convincing. i've always heard cayenne works the best, then black pepper.

those things are crazy. if anyone tries them, let me know how they are

another good bandage that i'd like to bring attention to is the clotting bandages. these things work amazingly. there are some in the kit RIORESIDENT advertises above. or you can buy them at this site http://www.narescue.com they come in all different sizes and shapes (at wildly varying costs.) all ...

great tip guys. both the sutures and the butterflies are something i never really thought of. they would surely be something to be added to any first aid package

thanks for the tips guys, but as far as classes go, i've got some of the most advanced medical training the army has to offer. since im in a recon unit, they cross train us in a lot of fields because we're usually so far away from other friendly units. It all seems complicated, but most things are e...

for you experienced paddlers, could you give me your input on this outfit, is it too much to carry, too much to carry versus the possibility of using it, etc...

anyone looking for a great first aid package for your paddling crew, check out this link: http://www.narescue.com/Product1.aspx?UserID=279284&SessionID=t9WWrlRc6U2m7GYzQnuL&SID=1&Product_ID=97 it has almost everything you could possibly use for a casualty on the water, except a c-spine c...