Ok, I've looked all over the net and can't find anything satifactory on PFD's that can be worn while open water swimming for use in emergencies only. What I have in mind is something low drag that can be automatically inflated and worn while swimmimng distance in open water. Just in case of cramps, etc. Please help!
Thanks
Orangedog
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I need one of these devices for the 200 Fly...
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Are you talking about training or in a competitive races.
Just wear a wet suit for training.
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The beauty of open water swimming has a dangerous price. Your skill and acumen are your PFD.
Else swim near a lifeguard.
These are awesome ideas, keep them coming. I should clarify that I used "cramps" as an example, but the truth of the matter is that my wife will not let go back out alone without a backup plan. Every person she mentions me solo swimming to knows someone, who knew someone, who knew a guy, who has drowned. Not a bad idea really, it seems she doesn't like the idea of raising our kids alone. Ha!
When I trained for the marathon swims I either had my trainer along in a canoe or kyak. It was expensive as he was paid 10% of my prize money. Or I had a tube of 5/8th inch neoprene tube that I wore.
Here is the cheer www.youtube.com/watch
Orangedog what are you concerned about. If you are a Hamiltonian you don't need any floatation devices when you swim in Hamilton Bay, you can walk accross it. Or has it been cleaned up? www.youtube.com/watch
I love the TI CATS www.ticats.ca/index.php
Ok, I've looked all over the net and can't find anything satifactory on PFD's that can be worn while open water swimming for use in emergencies only. What I have in mind is something low drag that can be automatically inflated and worn while swimmimng distance in open water. Just in case of cramps, etc. Please help! What I’ve done in the past is to tether a kickboard, either by an ankle strap or a waist belt. Usually I’ve used a short belted stretch cord. The kick board has a low profile, provides ample flotation and I can also bungee a water bottle or 2 to the kickboard for in swim feedings.
