RE: [Paddlewise] Darwins theory of the PFD debate

From: Ashton Treadway <ashton_at_tundra.org>
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 17:39:23 -0400 (EDT)
When was the last time a PFD *decreased* safety in the water? 

Given a choice, I'll take increased safety over comfort any day. As a
Tsunami Ranger put it, "Sea kayaking is an in-the-water sport, not an
on-the-water sport".

.ashton

On Tue, 22 Aug 2000, Seng, Dave wrote:

> > dldecker_at_se.mediaone.net wrote:
> > > 
> > > If you wear your PFD you might not drown or if you do you 
> > body will be
> > > easily recovered . If you live your genes are at a better 
> > chance of being
> > > passed on

[snip]

>   I'm in total agreement with Rick Sylvia's comments about education and
> setting a good example - it's a concept that I believe in strongly.  Someone
> someday might benefit from something one of us "taught" them as we walked by
> them at the boat launch while wearing a PFD.  Maybe - and maybe not -
> doesn't make a difference for me - I do it because it _might_ make a
> difference.  I choose to wear a PFD all the time.

[snipped]


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