I haven't seen it happen. I have cleats fore and aft, and do cowboy scramble rescues myself (rear deck) and assisted rescues of others (foredeck).

Not to say it still isn't a risk. I haven't seen the situation Lee described, but it could happen.

For a strictly paddle park, yours is much less obtrusive, and probably safer. I wasn't sure if maybe I'd like to try my hand at kayak sailing when I installed mine. My cleats also act as the inward anchor points for my running decklines.

Hard padeye: never snagged, but I did catch a cuticle on one once and it bled nicely. When your hands are already wet, it looks like you're really bleeding. I also had one busted off in a vigorous game of Kayak Ultimate Frisbee (right before I saw you in Port Townsend in October). I think it was the same padeye. Serves it right.

Shawn

: For those of you who like the cleat type of paddle park here is an
: alternative.
: This is let into the deck immediately in front of the cockpit. Though not as
: functional for lashing as is a double cleat, this option is lower in
: profile and less prone to knuckle busting or snagging on clothing etc. -
: and besides, it's fun to make and should take no more than a couple of
: hours to build.
: By the way, has anyone ever snagged a cleat or hard padeye - I haven't but it
: would be interesting to know how common of an occurence this really is?

: Joe Greenley
: Redfish Kayaks