Kirby's post: "Many things can be used as righting aids: inflated paddle float, half a flutter board (swimming training thing), someone's boat bow, inflated seal skin ... But how fast are these to deploy? When you are probably a bit surprised and maybe a little freaked? Using a PFD as a righting aid is better than a wet exit if you are successful. But if you drop it, or come out of your boat, then you're not wearing a PFD." Has anyone used an inflatable PFD to right themselves? As I have one, I must try this, when I get a replacement CO2 cartridge. I might run a few trials with the PFD inflated orally to start with. I think it should be possible to inflate the PFD with the CO2, take it off, and roll up. Or, stow the PFD on the deck, like a roll-aid, inflate it with the rip cord, roll up, then don the jacket. Is this all poolside theorising? Anyone done any such trials? Cheers, PT. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Feb 05 2004 - 17:02:04 PST
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