I have one thing to offer on this topic. [Mounting soapbox] A LOT of the deaths attributed to not wearing a PFD happen in cold water. I say that you should wear a PFD at all times when in water that's too cold to spend the night in. [Dismounting soapbox] [Starring at the box again, but not mounting] However, say you're in a group of experienced paddlers in calm water, with the air and water temperatures both very high, and a PFD very handy... why is it imperative to wear it? >From the always TROPICAL Far East, Dave http://paddleasia.com/ Phuket, Thailand *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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