For anyone having trouble with the photos in the "full story" link just click on each of the small photo's in turn and the large one beneath changes to match , All the best, PeterO ________________________________ From: rebyl_kayak Sent: Wed 1/04/2009 7:54 PM To: Scott Hilliard; Paddlewise Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Is this thing on? - Tether 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/ ***************************************************************************
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