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Pete F. 03-29-2013 02:48 PM
I bet she would go down easy!

Saltheart 03-29-2013 03:11 PM
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.

tysdad115 03-29-2013 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete F. (Post 991912)
I bet she would go down easy!
Isn't that the plan?:uhuh:

Green Light 03-31-2013 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by WESTPORTMAFIA (Post 991867)
You tell Siri to call for help and watch porn until someone arrives. Your not thinking clearly today
LOL!

Green Light 03-31-2013 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by fishbones (Post 991871)
Siri and I had a falling out and are no longer on speaking terms.
Too funny.

Green Light 03-31-2013 06:44 PM
Thanks for the tip on the fins Saltheart.

Fishoholic 03-31-2013 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Fish360 (Post 991779)
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.

Redsoxticket 03-31-2013 09:37 PM
The same pfd can be set for auto or manual by removing the bobbin or pill, like you.
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djlesco 04-01-2013 07:59 AM
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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Swimmer 04-01-2013 08:19 AM
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.

Liv2Fish 04-01-2013 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mag minnow (Post 991891)
Does she double as a PFD?
She comes with two PFDs....

Green Light 04-02-2013 09:05 PM
A manual CO2 belt pdf sounds like a good plan B!

Redsoxticket 04-02-2013 09:29 PM
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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thefishingfreak 04-03-2013 09:43 AM
a plastic whistle

fishbones 04-03-2013 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by thefishingfreak (Post 992763)
a plastic whistle
And you can also use it as a rape whistle if you're on Cutty or in RI.

bart 04-03-2013 12:47 PM
:laughs:

Pete F. 04-03-2013 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by fishbones (Post 992771)
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.

Green Light 04-03-2013 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by thefishingfreak (Post 992763)
a plastic whistle
Old school tech. Nice!

Green Light 04-03-2013 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Redsoxticket (Post 992697)
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"?

bobber 04-03-2013 08:52 PM
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...

Redsoxticket 04-03-2013 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Swimmer (Post 992288)
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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GregW 04-04-2013 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by fishbones (Post 992771)
And you can also use it as a rape whistle if you're on Cutty or in RI.
Avatar of the year
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Green Light 06-30-2013 08:28 PM
From a technical POV, the Standard Horizon HX851 Floating VHF/GPS, strobe, and distress calling looks like the best value.

Matt D 07-01-2013 06:40 AM
Dump the iphone for a Galaxy Active. Waterproof to 10 feet.

PRBuzz 07-01-2013 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Fish360 (Post 1004703)
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.

wdmso 07-01-2013 08:43 AM
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

Mr. Sandman 07-01-2013 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by PRBuzz (Post 1004735)
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.

macojoe 07-01-2013 08:49 PM
PFD and a EPIRB make it easier for them to find the body!


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