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Re re: Jeff
It is definately a good idea that safety items in a fanny pack be tied
to the pack itself. Holding onto your sailboard and getting at the
stuff in a fannypack means you only have one hand holding the sailboard.
Keeping with the board is what I would have trouble doing, if I took any
time using both hands getting to stuff in the fannypack.
I have tied the pack contents to the pack and also the pack to my life
vest. I have some concern for loosing a grip on the board and
thinking that finding a way to secure myself to the board before
attempting to get at the pack. To long a line could be a hazzard and
wonder what thoughts on this idea are.(foot strap possible attach point)
thanks
Jeff
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==========Kirk Lindstrom wrote:
>
> Thanks
> I think that is what I'll do until I get a mesh fanny pack.
> Think I'll attach a line from the stuff in the pack to the pack so when
> the pack bursts all the gear stays with me.
>
> Was thinking it might make sense to get a vest and have D-Rings sewn in
> by a shoemaker with brass clips that I then attach to strobe and
> booties. Maybe I could make something quite strong out of the WalMart
> $20 life vest.... I like walking with booties, but hate sailing in
> them. I also put them on when I break down to keep feeet warm.
>
> Hmmm....maybe get Jim's Awl and run line in and out and tie line to
> brass clips. I've gotten pretty tired of spewing my gear all over the
> bottom of the bay. Might even sew in a mesh inside pocket for a
> radio....
>
> Jim...I keep booties inside vest which together act as a great flak
> jacket when I crash....Vest has had zero flotation for yrs, but.....8-)
>
> trying again today?
>
> Kirk
>
> >
> > Kirk,
> >
> > Ken sailed out with my strobe hooked into his 1" web strapping
> > on his harness. The strobe was on the front of his harness
> > near his hook. He must have been on his back or something when
> > the helicopter spotted him. I typically carry it in my fanny pack but do
> > not have a good way of holding it if I need it. I do not think
> > I would have done well getting it out and using it under
> > yesterday's conditions. Maybe under extreme conditions, I will
> > just hook it onto my harness before I go out sailing. It always
> > gets wet in my safety pack. Sometimes soaked and sometimes
> > just a little wet. After sailing, I dry my pack and strobe
> > out and then repack them for the next session.
> >
> > No sailing for me today or Thursday. I need to work and help
> > Wyn out at home. My parents are coming in town this weekend.
> >
> > Michael
>
> --
>
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