09-06-2010, 02:10 AM
I agree with you, water is buoyant. But fill your waders, boots, etc. Not get some in them, fill them. Then tell me you are still buoyant. No, it is not like having cement shoes on, but you aren't going to be graceful in the slightest.
I also agree that the water should press everything tight up to your body and keep anything from pouring in.
Also, you should always be feet first going downstream for sure if you fall in, but this will fill whatever you have on up. Yes, you will be able to move in the current some no argument there. Downstream and wherever it takes you.
My issue is that it is dangerous, and it will pull you under when filled. You are not going to get out anywhere close to as easy as if they were not filled. Ever tried crossing a river in strong current? Now think of doing that with full waders or boots. Same as going swimming in your clothes, you can swim, but sure is a lot harder. And if you have waders on chances are you have pants on and that is going to weigh you down even more. Would you rather fall in with waders on or your shorts? Easy answer. It is a big deal when they fill up and one should be careful and take all precautions needed for a safe trip.
I have been and probably will be guilty again of not wearing a PFD on an "easy" stretch of river but you did nail it. Wear a PFD is the bottom line.
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I also agree that the water should press everything tight up to your body and keep anything from pouring in.
Also, you should always be feet first going downstream for sure if you fall in, but this will fill whatever you have on up. Yes, you will be able to move in the current some no argument there. Downstream and wherever it takes you.
My issue is that it is dangerous, and it will pull you under when filled. You are not going to get out anywhere close to as easy as if they were not filled. Ever tried crossing a river in strong current? Now think of doing that with full waders or boots. Same as going swimming in your clothes, you can swim, but sure is a lot harder. And if you have waders on chances are you have pants on and that is going to weigh you down even more. Would you rather fall in with waders on or your shorts? Easy answer. It is a big deal when they fill up and one should be careful and take all precautions needed for a safe trip.
I have been and probably will be guilty again of not wearing a PFD on an "easy" stretch of river but you did nail it. Wear a PFD is the bottom line.
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