RE: [Paddlewise] Whistles

Another concern is during self rescue where the whistle catching can unzip
your PFD.  Several folks have found themselves back in the water with their
PFD floating up around their ears - myself included.
Rob.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
[mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net]On Behalf Of Bob Volin
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 9:12 PM
To: PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Whistles


Peter, the concern is that the zipper tab can break off -- particularly if
something snags the whistle or the line that attaches it to the zipper tab.
We feel it's more reliable to attach the zipper to the structure of the PFD
itself, such as the shoulder strap, or perhaps to a sturdy D-ring if
available.

Bob

From: "Peter Treby" <ptreby_at_ozemail.com.au>
Subject: [Paddlewise] Whistles


> After Bob Volin's recent post I've just taken a run through the Atlantic
> Kayak Tours website. Good stuff, worth reading.
> I found this remark: "Whistles should not be attached to your PFD zipper."
> What can be the thinking here? I have a whistle attached to my zipper (I
> mean PFD zipper) and I can use it OK.
> PT, Melbourne, OZ


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