Re: [Paddlewise] VHF's

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 12:06:55 -0500
From: "ralph diaz" <rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com>

> If you have an older Lotus PFD without a large enough pocket this may mean
> that your PFD is old enough to warrant replacement.  They really are only
> good for 4 years or so of use before their flotation ability is
> questionable.  Anyway this will give you an excuse to get a new PFD! :-)

Don't throw the old one away!  You can now use it in pool sessions without
worrying about the effects of chlorine on the PFD.  Some techniques are
a tad more challenging with a PFD than without (e.g. somersault re-entry
and roll) and doing all your pool practice without a PFD isn't a great idea.

Mike


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