In the mega-conditions where such a suit makes a difference, I think that getting to the surface is the primary concern (with the assumption that the wearer is conscious), and that motorized craft are nearby for pickup.. Erik ================== Richard Culpeper wrote: I can't see bobbing about in the surf zone of giant breakers as being a good thing, so I expect that the flotation is on the back so as to not interfere with aggressive swimming. First surface, then swim to safety. =================== Craig wrote Does it make a difference that it keeps you face down? Is that irrelevant in the bigger picture? *************************************************************************** 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 Tue Jun 07 2011 - 20:18:47 PDT
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