[Paddlewise] PFDs, helmets, etc...

From: B00jum! <snark_at_tulgey.org>
Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2000 22:38:02 -0400 (EDT)
Michael Edelman writes:
 > <snip>
 > 
 > But that doesn't mean I'm going to flaunt the laws to prove a point. I
 > always wear a bicycle helmet, seat belt and PFD, and I've benefited in

I just have to ask - 
How do you fit it all in your car? 
How do you get the seat belt into your kayak? 
How do you get a seat belt onto your bike? 
 
Finally, some lightness on the PFD debate 8)

Speaking of lightness.  From what I've gleaned about the advantages of 
not wearing a pfd they where usually cases where less bouyancy was
helpful.  Would this be a good argument for a lighter/thinner _less
bouyant_ PFD?  A vest that gave more room for swimming, perhaps
tighter fitting in the right places and wouldn't resist your choosing
to dive if you wanted. 

How bout a PFD with removable section in the back that could (wait for 
it).. double as a paddlefloat! 8} 

I'm not entirely funning about this.  I do wonder what use a less
bouyant pdd would be?


Glen Acord - Eugene, OR
Member: WKCC, OKCC, UO/OP, OOPS
Boats: Neckie Rip (WW) and waiting on my SK.

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