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Old 05-17-2013, 09:14 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by fatlazyless View Post
... http://watergym.com/content/sf.asp ...this looks like it probably has more floatation than one really needs, and it is high priced...and obviously it is better to be wearing a swimmers belt should you fall into the icy cold water, than not to be wearing a pfd when you fall in ... plus waterbelts are good for swimmer safety when the lake gets choppy, windy or rough with white caps...and it is more comfy and less restrictive with less heat build-up when paddling...

...bargain hunting at local garage sales, old swimmers belts that have been hanging out in the garage since 1966 can sometimes be found for something like 50-cents that are still usable...
Your "Ferrari" is not an approved life saving device. Best to stick with the Ford or Chevy.
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