Peter, She's obviously a newbie. Even the most basic kayaking class here in the States would have you doing this maneuver in the pike position! M -----Original Message----- This question of just jumping in a boat without a PFD or sometimes even a spray skirt has been exercising our wits in Australia for quite some time and their has been considerable controversy in Australia over some of the techniques being employed to secure these items and when and how they should be put on. I refer you to the following images and correspondence in the expectation that these rather dramatic pictures may change your opinions on the matter. http://www.nswseakayaker.asn.au/photos/monthly2009/index.htm All the best, PeterO 1/4/09 *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Apr 01 2009 - 06:52:27 PDT
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