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From: Jolie Smilowicz <jolie_at_rockisland.com>
subject: [Paddlewise] Fw: safety nazis (was sad news...)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 09:25:29 -0800
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Whilden"
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] safety nazis (was sad news...)


> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <JSpinner2_at_aol.com>
> >     We, in CPA, get a hard time from some paddlers for our emphasis on
> safety
> > but if one life is spared some level of suffering, it is worth all the
> > "safety nazi" talk in the world.
> >
>
>> Joan, thanks for your comments.  They have got me to thinking...  (nobody
> say, "imagine that!")
>
> Why do people who preach safety in the realm of sea kayaking often find
> resistance and derision?
>
> PS.  dont anyone be shy now!  This is Safety Nazi's Anonymous... ;

Safety gear is pretty expensive, after you've bought the boat, paddle,
wetsuit, Chotas, PFD, pump, paddlefloat, roof rack and Tec Tour.  That's
what I started with  a year and a half ago.  Also, I really had no idea WHAT
I needed.  Just knew my waters were cold and wanted to protect myself in
case I ended up in them.  I'm learning a lot from paddlewise and from more
experienced friends.  "Oh Lord, the sea is so big, and my boat is so
small.."  So what do the Nazi's think I should buy next?
Jolie
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