[Paddlewise] Lifejackets, helmets and seat belts

From: Andree Hurley <ahurley_at_viewit.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 01:41:38 -0400 (EDT)
Just like I hate to see cyclists without a helmet I hate to see paddlers
without a lifejact - it's like a seat belt. If you study accidents you can
see a definate pattern when these three items are not engaged....at an
industry level we try to make sure that ads show paddlers with lifejackets
- some magazines will refuse ads when they are not worn. In 45 degree water
I think putting a lifejacket on after the fact could pose a few
problems...

Andree


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