I appreciated all of the information I received on floatation a couple of weeks ago. It was recommended that I read the Sea-Kayaker Deep Trouble book and I am about halfway through it, but I have more questions. First, I was getting ready to place a bid on e-bay for a paddle float, when I read that on one of the self rescues the float did't have enough floatation and just sunk when the kayaker tried to climb onto his kayak. So, do paddle floats come in different floatation sizes? Second, wouldn't a foam seat make a flooded kayak even more unstable when the kayaker climbs aboard, because the foam seat would be under the water and trying to turn the kayak over in an attempt to rise to the waters surface, and therefore a non floating seat should be used? Third, Why not put foam floatation all along the top inside deck sides (gunwhale I think it is called)for stability when the kayak is submerged, to help keep it from rolling? I think some canoes have this. Grummond perhaps. I am going back to thinking about using two part foam pored flotation in the stern and bow after reading about so many floation compartment flooding or float bags not staying put and comming out of the kayaks after a disaster. Also, what is a sea sock and how does it work? Thanks for your insights and comments.

John