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Probably a lot of us (me included) that consider ourselves proficient paddlers or swimmers would struggle. Thanks for the reminder to practice. The following from today's Minneapolis Star/Tribune. Tragic...No life jackets. One boat "fishing" less than 50' from springtime raging class-V, 30'...

Incredible

Schoolcraft River. Near source of Mississippi. Went only about a mile and ended up in a trap of 12' cat tails. Short day.

The amount of newbies that have been spilling into the wilderness over the past 20 years stresses me and in my part of the world (headwaters of the Mississippi) the woods are overwhelmed. Pick up a current Nat Geo and it glorifies the "Explorer" over the exploration. At the core, online avitars...

Agreed. And possibly one's comfort level with being in calm, warm water.

Agreed taking care of the youngsters is socially responsible. Just like buckling them into a car seat. This too has always been my/our position. Somewhat reckless but I don't carry life insurance either. Opted not to bring the old buckled vests out for last night's test however I am 100%...

This was the weather condition for our test. Could not imagine getting my vest on in cold rollers.

Went out this evening to test our vests. Freakish storm blasting through but warm water and minor chop. Threw our vests into the water and swam out to don them. I was mostly incapable of getting mine on trying with both tight straps then loose. We even role-played that I was unconcious and my...

This is where I am with the new vest(s). Time for a swim and some practice and if these just aren't the ticket will be getting something different. Our trips just don't compare in danger to some of the things noted above...wind aside where I have no trouble putting a vest on. Portaging has...

Finally getting back to this and certainly lots to consider. Photos of our new vests below. Have no clue if Onyx is a good brand however they did come from the local Fleet store so probably not. Mine is a universal size but when the straps are snugged up, it does feel proper. I'll need to read...

Just found this...(NRS Big Water V) $130

Prior to getting antsy and running out to the local fleet supply store to buy the two we now have, I did see these Ninja's were highly regarded and rated. :confused: Darn. I suppose no PFD manufacturer would tout "Our vests have consistently outperformed our competitors when it comes to donning...

I/we rarely wear our PFDs. Never owned a bike helmet, nor wear a hard hat when using a chainsaw. Just grew up this way I guess. I'm not a gear junky and have re-purposed our 30-yr-old (buckled) water skiing life jackets as our tripping PFDs as they tuck nicely behind the carry handles. We just...

Super impressive & inspiring and that from just the first few paragraphs! Is "Rock On" a good rallying cry for trippers?

Stunning. Thanks for the lead.

" Gear" meaning body parts.

Jusy to clarify we have no delusions of running this monster. I would just love to hear from someone that has as I cannot wrap my mind around it.

We've considered that but does that expose more rock?