I'm gonna get on the soapbox for a second and say to wear your life jacket and please please be safe.

We lost a fellow Washington boater to a horrible crash and though he had all the gear on, we still lost him.  Yah, he was running a bit more of an extreme boat but it don't matter.  ALL of our old boats are fast enough to hurt or (God forbid) kill someone.

Please do me a favor and think about throwing a jacket on before heading out.  I'm pretty sure nobody's gonna bust your ass up for wearing a jacket.  Speaking personally here, I would love to see jackets more and I'll admit that I have not been good about this but have recently began listening to Jan (man I hate doing that) and purchased a Lifeline. It'll be on me all the time and if I ever post a picture of me running without it, please call me out.

I don't care if you all you guys can run a is phuckin innertube around you, it's better than nuthin.  For gods sake, PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!!!! I don't wamt to hear someting has happened to any of you guys that have welcomed me into the SoCal gang though I don't belong.

Stepping off the soapbox now but still very sad at the loss of a fellow NW'r............shit, RIP Terry.......this sucks

That is a more than legitamate gripe . I too have been guilty of not wearing one in the past and you are as much a part of the "socal" gang (if not more) as anyone can be . Your message can not be stressed enough .

-beerjet-

X2!!!

This is all good info and it all makes sense to be safe..

The woman and i will be wearing ours aswell,   Even more of a reason. you can't swim and hold a beer, but you can float and hold a couple

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Wow, I kinda expected to get lit up on this subject but I'm thrilled to see that you all are thinking along the same lines I am.  These types of boats bring a level of risk that we accept but the least we can do is minimize it to the best of our ability.

Thanks so much for looking out for yourselves and continuing to make me feel welcome.......john

I always told you these folks were cool Bro !

That you did Tommy. Very cool folks

Mine are always in the boat and are within grabbing reach.  Always tell myself that if going to go out and go fast will wear it but dont. 

Good point Ray.  I need to wire one in as well

Thanks Crew, come on guys. For you guys that are in a bit better shape than me, that thing would be the tits.  Me on the other hand had to step up to a new one that fits a FAT boy.