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Airwaves · 02-24-2006, 01:31 AM

Are you telling us that you pull skiiers on Winni at 45MPH or above? Perhaps I read that wrong, but if that is the case what does the comment "PFDs will prove to be more effective at HB162 speeds than "no-limit" speeds", mean?

PFDs are a life saving device.

When I conducted vessel safety inspections on recreational boats I used to encourage parents, usually the mother, to play a game with the kids. One day when they are beached throw PFDs in the water and challenge the kids, as well as Mom and Dad to get into them, make it a game! First one wins an ice cream or something like that. After doing that a couple of times parents (boaters) learn that getting into a PFD in the water is not easy!

PFDs on skiiers are meant to keep the skiier floating so that you can get to him/her before they drown. PFDs as a life saving device should be worn, but as we all know, they aren't.

02-24-2006, 01:31 AM	#2
Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	Are you telling us that you pull skiiers on Winni at 45MPH or above? Perhaps I read that wrong, but if that is the case what does the comment "PFDs will prove to be more effective at HB162 speeds than "no-limit" speeds", mean? PFDs are a life saving device. When I conducted vessel safety inspections on recreational boats I used to encourage parents, usually the mother, to play a game with the kids. One day when they are beached throw PFDs in the water and challenge the kids, as well as Mom and Dad to get into them, make it a game! First one wins an ice cream or something like that. After doing that a couple of times parents (boaters) learn that getting into a PFD in the water is not easy! PFDs on skiiers are meant to keep the skiier floating so that you can get to him/her before they drown. PFDs as a life saving device should be worn, but as we all know, they aren't.