Re: [Paddlewise] Proud to Paddle Plastic

From: <Sandykayak_at_aol.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 05:11:39 EDT
In a message dated 7/8/99 5:59:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
Larry.Mills_at_exchange.purchase.edu writes:

<< Now, I have about 238 gadgets, weighing almost equal to
 my body weight, hanging from my PFD.  In fact, I ought to see
 if the damn thing can float just the gadgets.  :-)
  >>
Hi everybody, this is Sandy Kramer in Miami.  How about people giving a list 
of what they carry on their PFDs?  

I rejected several models and bought the MTI because of the two large mesh 
pockets.  By the way, I adjusted it the way Sue Penn (I think it was) 
mentioned and it worked great.  I got a much better fit.  (release 
everything, adjust waistband first, and then tighten sides and shorten the 
shoulders).  

Wal-Marts and the like sell a kiddie's lip sunscreen (Chapstick kind) that is 
attached to a key ring.  The ring would rust, so I got rid of it and ran 
dental floss through the ring; it dangles on the outside of my PFD.  Great 
for quick touchups and the fruity flavor is quite nice.  

What are the recommended "essential" safety etc. items?  I remember Dominic 
Coscia of Atlantic Coasta Kayaks (Pompano (Beach?), FL) had, among other 
things I don't remember, one of those mini-cans of tuna -- with a pull tab, 
of course!  Any comments about emergency fishing hook, line, and sinkers?
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