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!
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Yeah, I thought about just towing a blow-up doll behind me! Seriously though, I need something for open water training that would only be deployed in an absolute emergency. I have no question about my abilities, but stuff does happen (I can't be the only one who has ever worried about a cramp and 1/4 mile from shore!), and having a back-up would be great. Even swimming with a buddy doesn't really do any good if someone gets into trouble too far from shore.
Yeah, I thought about just towing a blow-up doll behind me! Seriously though, I need something for open water training that would only be deployed in an absolute emergency. I have no question about my abilities, but stuff does happen (I can't be the only one who has ever worried about a cramp and 1/4 mile from shore!), and having a back-up would be great. Even swimming with a buddy doesn't really do any good if someone gets into trouble too far from shore.
