[Paddlewise] crotch straps

"Robinson, Rob" wrote:
> 
> Dave Flory said:
> 
> > The Tactical Float vest has crotch straps like a 'jump' harness which would make sure the flotation stayed low on you. It might make sense to use crotch straps on any vest.
> >
> Thanks Dave for your story and insight into the events.  I've also wondered why crotch straps (something like a climbing harness) doesn't seem to be available from the PFD manufacturers.  
> I know the Coast Guard frowns on making alterations, but maybe a couple of fastex (SP?) fasteners for a harness attachment might escape their notice.  Has anybody else solved this problem?

If you wear your PFD over your sprayskirt, crotch straps don't work very
well. That is, how the heck do you buckle them? Extrasport canoe vests
have loops on the inside for the addition of crotch straps, but you
couldn't wear one in a kayak, because it's too long.

I think the idea of crotch straps makes a lot of sense when you're
swimming. I just can't figure out how to use them paddling.
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