I finally took my extenders off. After sailing for just short of 8 years with them, and never using them, I took them off and put them in the spare parts bin. I have learned through experience that if the wind is blowing, and it usually is when you go over, that proper technique is all that is needed to right the boat. The same thing goes for water bags and righting poles. I am not a big person at 5'8" and 185 lbs, or young either at 58, but have never had a problem getting the boat on it's feet again. It must be a problem though or all the aids would not have been produced and be so prevalent. Thinking about it further I suppose that there are at least two factors that need to be in place to be successful. Sealing your mast and then knowing and using the proper technique. Even if you don't seal your mast and turtle, you can right the boat without aids. Maybe if I was a 140 lbs teenager or a 125 lbs female I would be singing a different song. Anyway, just my 2 cents. Have a Hobie day!
PS!! I must be getting old and senile. I already put my 2 cents into this discussion a few weeks ago. So now you all have my 4 cents. Sometimes I crack myself up.
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