RE: [Paddlewise] PFD For A Man With A Gut

From: Carey Parks <cparks_at_fuse.net>
Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 11:42:38 -0400
----- Original Message -----
I suppose, someone could adapt attachments which melded the PFD to the
skirt,
and then crotch strap the skirt on.  Sound's kinda kinky, but might work
--
Dave Kruger


Hmmm, now you've got me thinking. When a spray skirt is worn, it becomes
part of the paddler/PFD/thermal protection system. When you wet exit, all of
the above come with. Since I never have trouble with the spray skirt tunnel
riding up, nor the PFD riding down, could "fasteners" at the top of the
tunnel sides attaching to the PFD serve to hold the tunnel up and the PFD
down? Seems like it would allow the required movement etc.

Only complication is the case where the paddler wants to jettison the skirt
while swimming. Maybe because they are accepting a rescue tow while
swimming. Is this a concern? This might influence the choice of fastener.

Carey
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