In a message dated 8/22/00 1:44:57 PM, rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com writes: << I am sorry you are bored and you find this monotonous. But thanks for your questions since it helps illuminate the choices regarding wearing a PFD and why it is generally a good idea to wear one. >> When I started paddling, not so long ago, I hated wearing my PFD. For all of the same reasons that people have mentioned, they are restrictive at times, hot other times and not neccessary 99 % of the time. These days I swim much less yet wear my PFD much more. While for some experts, in some very specific conditions, a PFD can be a hinderance, I have not heard anyone deliver any convicing arguement against there use while actually paddling. On the other hand, the statistics show that PFD use significantly reduces the chance of loss of life. Besides, who amoung us couldn't use a couple of extra pockets? ;-) For non-experts, PFD use should be a non-issue. In the sudden fear and anxiety that can accompany an unscheduled capsize, a PFD an make the difference between life and death. What more can we ask of our PFD's. If an expert doesn't want to wear a PFD, that is their right. As for us mere mortals, we will be best served by following the conventional wisdom on this issue. Jed (happy to play the lemming and wear my PFD even when I don't think I'll need it) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Aug 22 2000 - 10:22:49 PDT
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