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BigMike322
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The idea was to do this in June but I wasn't able due to my sons's high-school graduation.  But I'm in Dewey Beach, Deleware and I just finished my first post opp paddleboard session.  This was my long term goal last Septemebr when I was laid up in the hospital.   (I I've in El Paso, Texas so we don't mich for aquatics.)


   
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VeganOstomy
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Wow, that's great @bigmike322!

Out of curiosity, how difficult is it to balance on one of those? I'd imagine with the movement of the water, it's going to be harder than, say, a skateboard?

Just your friendly neighborhood ostomate.
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BigMike322
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@veganostomy depends on the water.  It was pretty windy today but still super smooth.  I was in the bay though.   Open ocean is a totally different story.  I've only done that once.


   
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BigMike322
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The next day I leaned that while my stealth belt is awesome it is not rip current proof, lol.  I stayed in way too long and I could see my appliance getting weaker.  At one point I could see part of my stomach.  I was like okay it's time to go.  I was staying in walking distance so I wasn't afraid to push it.


   
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VeganOstomy
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@bigmike322 Yikes! It may be time to consider something like THIS.

That should protect wafer, but more importantly, gives more surface area for the appliance to stay attached under those conditions.

Just your friendly neighborhood ostomate.
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BigMike322
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Nice. That does look better.  I used my ostomy ring, stealth belt, and braca barrier strips (y shaped).  The issue was the very top part that the belt doesn't cover.  But overall I love my stealth belts, and I love how fast the water one dries.  


   
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