>> For example wearing a PFD. KiAyker_at_aol.com wrote: >Don't get me started here!!!!! Non-use of PFD's factor in too large a percentage of boating deaths to ignore. An experienced paddler or surf kayaker not wearing a PFD is an educated decision. A novice not wearing a PFD is a risky, uninformed decision. Regulations mandating that all paddlers must wear PFD's is a possible alternative. A better alternative is to _encourage_ everyone to wear a PFD. Otherwise, a bunch more newbies drown, some well-meaning (or not) legislators get all fired up, and then we all MUST wear a PFD, whether we like it or not. I support your right to choose not to wear a PFD. And at the same time, I encourage all newbies, _and_ all paddlers in general to wear a PFD until such time as they are able to make their own informed decision. Hell, I'll encourage you to wear one, but at the same time, I'll defend your _right_ not to. Shawn "The flotation is great, and all, but I really just like the pockets!" :D __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo http://search.yahoo.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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