04-16-2006, 10:34 AM
[cool][#0000ff]As the flygoddess has suggested, a belt will help prevent a major intake of water in the event you are dunked in the drink. And, you definitely want to avoid taking on water in your waders. Cold water accelerates hypothermia and loss of control. The bulk of the water also restricts mobility.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The potential GOOD news is that tubers and tooners have far less chance of getting immersed than those who wade while fishing. I have never "lost it" while tubing and I do not know anyone else who has. However, if you are running
rivers in a pontoon the possibility of getting bucked off is increased.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Wear a waist belt on your waders and a good PFD, like the inflatable SOSspenders while running the rivers and you should be okay. If you want an extra measure of safety, maybe you can install a seat belt with a quick release buckle...just in case.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The potential GOOD news is that tubers and tooners have far less chance of getting immersed than those who wade while fishing. I have never "lost it" while tubing and I do not know anyone else who has. However, if you are running
rivers in a pontoon the possibility of getting bucked off is increased.[/#0000ff] [#0000ff][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]Wear a waist belt on your waders and a good PFD, like the inflatable SOSspenders while running the rivers and you should be okay. If you want an extra measure of safety, maybe you can install a seat belt with a quick release buckle...just in case.[/#0000ff]
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