[Paddlewise] Vested Interest

From: Fred T, CA Kayaker <cakayak_at_mindspring.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2000 10:37:40 -0700
In interest me (probably only me), but:
Bullet Proof Vest:  Stops Slugs
Survival Vest:  Helped me find slugs to eat.
Fly Fishing Vest:  Holds slugs to throw
Life Vest:  Helps a slug like me tread water longer (I am a survival 
swimmer.  Comfortable, not overly confident and Cautious.)
AND:  At 09:55 AM 8/20/2000 -0700, Dave Kruger wrote:
>Yeah, you got me on that one.  I should lighten up.

I don't see how a vest would benefit a surfer - body or board and would in 
fact be a hindrance.   I surf my sea kayak on occasion down and always wear 
a vest.  It helps me keep my head above water so I can see the next wave as 
it breaks and pounds me back to shore.  I also have one of the Type III CO2 
inflatable vests that was given to me.  It really keeps your head above 
water face up, unlike my Extrasport PFD which floats me maybe even face 
down, and the inflatable won't hinder your swimming or other movement.  It 
is a good compromise if I am not un-conscience.

Let your conscious be your guide.






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