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 Jim Sammons Says, No PFD, No Publicity
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03/10/14 07:38 PM
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Jerry Hamon
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Kudos to Jim Sammons for taking a stand that will likely save many a kayakers life.  See the article at http://www.kayakfishmag.com/features/The title is the title of this post.
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Re: Jim Sammons Says, No PFD, No Publicity
[Re: Jerry Hamon]
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03/10/14 08:05 PM
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Kayak_and_Crossbones
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I've never been a big Sammons fan, but that definitely gave me more respect for him. I've seen his shows...just not my thing. Nice enough...very skilled....and has some big ole brassy ones....just not my thing. Good for him for standing up for whats right.
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Re: Jim Sammons Says, No PFD, No Publicity
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03/10/14 08:13 PM
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CanadiYak
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I think they should just make it mandatory like they do in boats,forget the size of boat or kayak any size while your on the water PFD must be on.
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Re: Jim Sammons Says, No PFD, No Publicity
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03/10/14 08:30 PM
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xmatador
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Re: Jim Sammons Says, No PFD, No Publicity
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03/10/14 08:34 PM
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christian myrick
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I will admit to not wearing a pfd in previous years. My dad wouldve never let me otw without one. Recently i got a chinook and have wore it ever since. For the best.
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Re: Jim Sammons Says, No PFD, No Publicity
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03/10/14 08:43 PM
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wh2004
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I think they should just make it mandatory like they do in boats,forget the size of boat or kayak any size while your on the water PFD must be on.
It's not mandatory on boats.
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Re: Jim Sammons Says, No PFD, No Publicity
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03/10/14 09:17 PM
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Kayak_and_Crossbones
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I don't think it should be mandatory. I can't imagine going out with my friend who has a sail boat for a nice evening sail...maybe a few cocktails for everyone but the captain...and were all sitting around relaxing with our PFD's on.
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Re: Jim Sammons Says, No PFD, No Publicity
[Re: Jerry Hamon]
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03/10/14 09:41 PM
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wh2004
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Agreed. Don't need more laws just less stupid people.
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Re: Jim Sammons Says, No PFD, No Publicity
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03/10/14 09:46 PM
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xmatador
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Passengers on a motor boat are not required to wear PFDs while onboard except if they are younger than certain age. However, there must be enough PFDs for each passenger.
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Re: Jim Sammons Says, No PFD, No Publicity
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03/10/14 10:23 PM
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Shutterbuff
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I pulled a young teenage boy out of the water 2 hours ago at Purtis Creek. He was in a Pelican 8 or 9 ft sit-in and next thing you know, it was full of water and he was outside of it. Fortunately he had a PFD because he was at least 300 yds from the bank. Chilly water too.
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Re: Jim Sammons Says, No PFD, No Publicity
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03/11/14 01:29 AM
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Netty2424
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There's an acronym in the motorcycle community AGATT which stands for All Gear All The Time. Good policy to kayak by as well in my opinion. Good for Sammons.
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Re: Jim Sammons Says, No PFD, No Publicity
[Re: wh2004]
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03/11/14 02:06 AM
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formula462
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Agreed. Don't need more laws just less stupid people. ^^^^^^
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Re: Jim Sammons Says, No PFD, No Publicity
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03/11/14 01:37 PM
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YakFishField
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I agree we don't need more laws, but having guys who are in the spotlight like Jim taking stands like this just sets a good example for everyone, particularly kids. I've had a good number of kids comment on my videos or send me messages that they love my videos or whatever, and because I have that audience, I always wear my PFD, even when I'm in a foot of water down on the bays and flats. Is it uncomfortable and in the way sometimes? Sure. So is a seatbelt. But is my life and potentially the life of some impressionable kid worth more that tiny inconvenience? It isn't a question in my mind. Good for Jim. He isn't screaming for more laws, he's asking the experienced people in our sport to set the tone for the newcomers, and I respect him for it.
I know one thing, I've never heard of anybody who got killed because they were wearing a PFD, but certainly the opposite.
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Re: Jim Sammons Says, No PFD, No Publicity
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03/11/14 02:04 PM
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CanadiYak
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Me bad I forgot it's not mandatory I guess it was on my boat only oh well my point was wear it live don't oh well I guess I will comment with a RIP to them and their family just my 
Tight-Lines Mike aka "Playing Hooky"
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Re: Jim Sammons Says, No PFD, No Publicity
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03/11/14 02:21 PM
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Kayak_and_Crossbones
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I agree we don't need more laws, but having guys who are in the spotlight like Jim taking stands like this just sets a good example for everyone, particularly kids. I've had a good number of kids comment on my videos or send me messages that they love my videos or whatever, and because I have that audience, I always wear my PFD, even when I'm in a foot of water down on the bays and flats. Is it uncomfortable and in the way sometimes? Sure. So is a seatbelt. But is my life and potentially the life of some impressionable kid worth more that tiny inconvenience? It isn't a question in my mind. Good for Jim. He isn't screaming for more laws, he's asking the experienced people in our sport to set the tone for the newcomers, and I respect him for it.
I know one thing, I've never heard of anybody who got killed because they were wearing a PFD, but certainly the opposite.  Well said!
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