Old idea for some but a newy to me. Having cut my windsurfing runs short due to being too thirsty I thought I'd try a generic 2 litre camelbak while I was out on the water. It works a treat. I found that I was keen to keep on sailing, even when the conditions were woeful yesterday, and avoided sailing close to the launch area like I normally do just in case I wanted a drink. Not yesterday, I just kept on sailing.
It's amazing how being thirsty can affect your sailing and judgement, I didn't feel apathetic or look for any silly reason to come in so I could have a drink. Although I was only out for an hour I was still quite sprightly at the end of the session.
At first, being 2 litres, I thought I'd notice the weight but didn't. It also doesn't interfere with anything and my highback seat/waist harness didn't catch on it. There are enough straps to secure it to yourself and stop it from shifting or bouncing around. Didn't have any big crashes but when I did fall off it stayed put. Love it. Bring on summer!
Its the only way i can do distance. I run 2 x 2lt, 1 with water and 1 with a stamiade type stuff. I,ve broken a few waist straps from crashing at speed though.
Yep, I use one also (3L), but I have put lead in mine as well and use it for extra weight for speed runs. Not as stable as a good weight jacket but until I find one that fits well it will do. Damn zip has now seized up and I can't get the lead out!
You can also keep a small downhaul tool, screwdriver and spare smaller/larger fin.
Great things Camelbak's!!!
Yep used mine out when wave sailing, you feel it's one guilty pleasure having a drink on the way out.
Have had no problems in the impact zone with it (I fall of a lot)
On a hot day it's amazing how much water you can go through in an hour or so
