Scott wrote >Of course Freya is not alone. I know Derek Hutchinson will often jump in >a boat without a pfd, and scoff at those who suggest he should put one on. G'Day Scott, 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/ ***************************************************************************
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/ ***************************************************************************
On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 2:54 AM, rebyl_kayak <rebyl_kayak_at_energysustained.com > wrote: > > This question of just jumping in a boat without a PFD or sometimes even a > spray skirt... I often post with tongue in cheek.... but I'm afraid this maneuver would put the entire kayak in cheek. I do like the classy paddle position however. Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA *************************************************************************** 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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