Postby Flight Time » Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:38 am
Because a PFD is bulky, and they think it's going to cramp their style. Oddly enough, it's the same people that are so inclined toward safety that they want to buy a $100 pool float. If I was that worried about safety, I would be wearing a PFD for sure, because it can save your ass even if you are unconcious If you are about to go under after losing your board and kite, you are out of your element. If you can't tread water or float on your back, especially when you are in a wetsuit, which adds a bunch of flotation, you are in need of a PFD. If the water is 8C (about 46F), you had best be in a drysuit, and close to shore, in which case you should be able to swim the 100 feet to the beach. If you can't, you have been out too long, and are on the verge of hypothermic shock, or have been knocked unconcious, or just plain don't know how to swim. A PFD will save your butt in those scenarios. But hey, get the pool float, if you want to half-ass your last chance.