RE: [Paddlewise] PFD Required??

 -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick Harwell [mailto:wharwel_at_CLEMSON.EDU]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 7:53 AM
 
> I hate to open a can of worms , but I guess I am ready to let 
> them crawl 
> out.  We are having discussions in our sea kayak club about 
> do we or do we 
> not REQUIRE trip participants on organized club trips to wear 
> a PFD while 
> on the water?  


Dave Seng Replied:
>The wide range of styles, colors, and features of today's PFD's should
>allow most people to find a PFD that is reasonably comfortable and stylish
>(my personal view is that as long as it floats me and my gear I don't care
>WHAT it looks like) and thus shouldn't be a burden to wear.


I'd have to agree with Dave here.  I don't understand why some people are so
against wearing a PFD.  Mine is perfectly comfortable and I wear it
regardless how benign or hot the conditions are.  Heck I even wear it for
pool sessions.  

I've never been to a cycling event where helmets were optional so I
certainly don't think it's too much to ask that paddling events require
PFD's.

I wouldn't say that I'm a safety freak, but I'm a strong believer in
Murphy's law.  
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