Question.

Let's say you are out on a remote rock. You slip. The next thing you know, you are floating towards the Azores.

What technology would you want to have on your belt? A VHF/GPS thingie? One of those "Spot" thingies? iPhone in a water proof bag?

Inflatable raft
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iPhone has lifeproof cases and also sell life vests to keep them afloat
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Anything BUT a spot.

Guardian angel. Seriously, if you can't get ashore you'd better have friends nearby with a gaff.
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My arms for swimming, and a buddy that can hear me scream.

As a former EE you gave me an idea that may be worth implementing if not already patented.
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Swim fins or a bottle of 18 yr old Mccallan...... just saying.

I phone in a life proof with find my phone app turned on.
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The best rated EPIRB money can buy.

pint of 100 proof vodka tucked in my pocket and smokes/lighter in a ziplock....
somehwere 10 miles out....
captain- "you need help?"
me-"i could use some ice"

OMG....I am so...LOL!

a little common sense about standing on a submerged rock in a remote locale at night for a fish. You should assume you are on your own and no one is coming to get you.

a little common sense about standing on a submerged rock in a remote locale at night for a fish. You should assume you are on your own and no one is coming to get you.

At least in time!:smash:

The best rated EPIRB money can buy.

And a pretty penny too. :eek: I'll stick with the low tech options.

Even if you have your phone and it's dry, are you going to be able to make a call if you're struggling to stay afloat while drifting out to sea? I'm not sure I want to rely on that.

Even if you have your phone and it's dry, are you going to be able to make a call if you're struggling to stay afloat while drifting out to sea? I'm not sure I want to rely on that.

Good point!

Using an iPhone in a water proof bag with gloves may a bit challenging.

a little common sense about standing on a submerged rock in a remote locale at night for a fish. You should assume you are on your own and no one is coming to get you.

Common sense would tell me not be on the rock in the first place! Hence, my question in not about common sense; it's about having a contingency plan (aka "plan B"). :-)

Anything BUT a spot.


Really? Humm. Why so?

The best rated EPIRB money can buy.

I had to Google "EPIRB"! He..he..he..

EPIRB = emergency position indicating radio beacon.

Really? Humm. Why so?

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/stripertalk/75036-winter-thread-topic-surf-safety-tips-tricks-3.html#post911157

SPOT when down on you? OMG. Not cool!!!

Yah. No Facebook for me while I am fishing! ;-)

Thank you for the tip!

I think if you really want a plan B a floating VHF is not a bad idea and maybe somekind of waterproof strobe. I have both on me while kayak fishing at all times.

I think if you really want a plan B a floating VHF is not a bad idea and maybe somekind of waterproof strobe. I have both on me while kayak fishing at all times.

I hear 'ya! ;-)

Even if you have your phone and it's dry, are you going to be able to make a call if you're struggling to stay afloat while drifting out to sea? I'm not sure I want to rely on that.

You tell Siri to call for help and watch porn until someone arrives. Your not thinking clearly today

For going off shore - I picked up a Personal Locator Beacon or PLB. small cell phone sized EPIRB w/ a strobe

You tell Siri to call for help and watch porn until someone arrives. Your not thinking clearly today

Siri and I had a falling out and are no longer on speaking terms.

If Kate Upton qualifies as technology for my belt, then I choose her

If Kate Upton qualifies as technology for my belt, then I choose her

Does she double as a PFD?

She probably qualifies as the equivalent of 4 man "passive flotation device" .

I bet she would go down easy!

Today the pretty standard lost at sea gear is an epirb and a strobe.

A pair of fins will increase your range and ability to swim in any direction by about 10X or more.

I bet she would go down easy!
Isn't that the plan?:uhuh:

You tell Siri to call for help and watch porn until someone arrives. Your not thinking clearly today

LOL!

Siri and I had a falling out and are no longer on speaking terms.

Too funny.

Thanks for the tip on the fins Saltheart.

Question.

Let's say you are out on a remote rock. You slip. The next thing you know, you are floating towards the Azores.

What technology would you want to have on your belt? A VHF/GPS thingie? One of those "Spot" thingies? iPhone in a water proof bag?

The very best thing that could save your life doesn't go on your belt. It's an inflatable pfd. As long as you aren't swimming out to rocks I would get a Auto hydrostatic model. Also I would put an ACR Rapidfire pull-pin inflatable pfd strobe rolled up in it. If you swim a lot, get a manual inflatable.

The same pfd can be set for auto or manual by removing the bobbin or pill, like you.
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I have a pfd belt that works on a CO2 cartridge.... fits just under my surf belt....
i fell in twice a beavertail without it i was also a young stupid goog that shouldn't have been casting on the rocks with tevas on.. lesson learned
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I have had a SOSPENDERS for ten years now. Anytime I go on a boat I wear it. Anytime I am going to be standing in moving water I weat it, like the North River and so on. Alwys have a couple of recharge setups as well. It works on manual or auto inflate upon dunking.

Does she double as a PFD?

She comes with two PFDs....

A manual CO2 belt pdf sounds like a good plan B!

The pfd belt may not be a good idea if you top heavy with a large gut unless you can breath out of your $ss
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a plastic whistle

a plastic whistle

And you can also use it as a rape whistle if you're on Cutty or in RI.

:laughs:

And you can also use it as a rape whistle if you're on Cutty or in RI.
You must go to a different part of Cutty, about 125 miles eastsoutheast is Cherry Grove.

a plastic whistle

Old school tech. Nice!

The pfd belt may not be a good idea if you top heavy with a large gut unless you can breath out of your $ss
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Anatomically challenging without invasive surgery. Ouch!

What if it's mounted like a "belt buckle"?

I use a spot messenger-beacon all the time. I can text my wife with it to tell her my status/location and it shows her where I am on a chart too. haven't needed to use emergency button yet though...

I have had a SOSPENDERS for ten years now. Anytime I go on a boat I wear it. Anytime I am going to be standing in moving water I weat it, like the North River and so on. Alwys have a couple of recharge setups as well. It works on manual or auto inflate upon dunking.

I have the same model pfd which is just stored away, out of site out of mind.
The problem I have is that if your taking hits by waves the pfd will need to be rinsed like most of your gear. This will entail undoing the velcro, removing and rinsing the bladder. I've taken to many chances in the past which means my number is next, looks like I will be wearing it more often when near ledges and moving water.
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And you can also use it as a rape whistle if you're on Cutty or in RI.

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From a technical POV, the Standard Horizon HX851 Floating VHF/GPS, strobe, and distress calling looks like the best value.

Dump the iphone for a Galaxy Active. Waterproof to 10 feet.

From a technical POV, the Standard Horizon HX851 Floating VHF/GPS, strobe, and distress calling looks like the best value.

I keep one of those on the boat as backup radio.

Batman utility belt type Anchor holds you in place until the tide changes or the Sun comes up.. or the wife who you assume loves you calls the coast guard when you don't come Home

I keep one of those on the boat as backup radio.

That looks like a great ditch bag upgrade to the very basic and outdated unit I have in there now.

PFD and a EPIRB make it easier for them to find the body!