Re: [Paddlewise] Kids and PFDs - Risks

I recently finished reading "Deep Trouble."  Several
of the scenarios had "inadequate equipment" issues. 
In many cases, technology such as signaling devices,
flotation, and cold weather clothing would have
reduced the severity of this situation significantly. 
Does the person who goes out kayaking with nothing
more than a paddle and a pair of shorts and a cotton
t-shirt have a techno-phoboa or are they just plain
foolish?  

What is the impact of technologies such as "breathable
fabrics" like Tropos and Gortex?  One could argue that
these fabrics have made risky behaviour safer.  One
could also argue that they have made it safer to go
places that one has no business being to begin with. 
Thoughts?

Derek

--- Rcgibbert_at_aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 10/18/2006 7:21:20 PM Pacific
> Standard Time,  
> jackie_at_muddypuppies.com writes:
> 
> For some  here, the primary argument is about
> achieving safety through 
> technology.   Because there are more fishermen and
> people driving cars than there 
> are sea  kayakers, there are more studies/statistics
> regarding "safety through  
> technological advances" on those activities (credit
> to Insurance and  
> politicians).  Therefore, the concept (or
> misconception) of  
> "more-safe-through-more-technology" in other
> activities does relate because it  covers the
> _psychology_ 
> of safety.
> 
> 
> 
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>  
> I beg to differ. Kayaking has no relations to
> automobiles or fishing from a  
> mororized dory. Even the connection of safety
> through technology should be  
> restricted to kayaking. There is enough evidence in
> the kayaking realm of things 
>  to make your point without bringing in highways
> full of non-sequiters. I 
> don't  care about Turkish cab drivers in Berlin who
> just got anti lock brakes. Do 
> any  of them paddle? Lets ask those guys about more
> laws for a safer, 
> accident free  society.
>  
> Cheers,
>  
> Rob G
> 

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