Godwins candidates

[zoidberg]

Another small point but of occasional significance to some....

.... of those who wear drysuits.

When donning, after the zips have been done up, squat down completely and let the air so compressed escape out the neck seal. Otherwise, when put to the test, air trapped inside the suit collects around one's lower legs which consequently float higher than said head.

The struggles to get a breath can last, it is said, for several minutes......

 

[fisherman]

One of our lads did a survival test this summer when he sank. He's a big lad, 22st and 6ft+. The (correctly fitted) LJ formed a large cleavage in front of his face, which filled with water with every wave that sloshed over him, he was blowing it clear all the time.

 

[mjcoon]

As for wearing the LJ properly. I cannot help wondering what happens to the courting tackle after a short while. Does one want to be rescued, knowing that such appendages have been crushed beyond all useful purpose

A somewhat more subtle way of removing yourself from the breeding population, perhaps...

 

[KeelsonGraham]

One of our lads did a survival test this summer when he sank. He's a big lad, 22st and 6ft+. The (correctly fitted) LJ formed a large cleavage in front of his face, which filled with water with every wave that sloshed over him, he was blowing it clear all the time.

Hmm. I wonder if that LJ was sufficiently buoyant for him. Also, this underlines the importance of reaching back and pulling the sprayhood over your face.

 

[justanothersailboat]

I wish there were fewer models of lifejacket with one crotch strap and more with two, carefully positioned either side like a modern climbing harness so that no sensitive areas are imperilled. Not for when floating, but for when clambering about the deck and/or when clipped on. I have perfectly good LJs apart from this problem, bought before I realised why I would really like the other kind.

 

[billskip]

Having done the RYA Survival Course and bobbed about in a nice warm swimming pool in an inflated LJ I can report that nothing happens to the courting tackle

Did you try jumping off the 10mtr board?

 

[KevinV]

I wish there were fewer models of lifejacket with one crotch strap and more with two, carefully positioned either side like a modern climbing harness so that no sensitive areas are imperilled. Not for when floating, but for when clambering about the deck and/or when clipped on. I have perfectly good LJs apart from this problem, bought before I realised why I would really like the other kind.

I prefer a single strap, I tend to get hamstrung by two straps falling under my legs when sitting, then not rising when I stand up.

I don't understand the fuss made by those who would rather drown than have sore goolies.

 

[Daydream believer]

I prefer a single strap, I tend to get hamstrung by two straps falling under my legs when sitting, then not rising when I stand up.

I don't understand the fuss made by those who would rather drown than have sore goolies.

If it was the choice between becoming a transvestite or drowning ........

Worse still, becoming one--. Then drowning.

 

[Snowgoose-1]

A somewhat more subtle way of removing yourself from the breeding population, perhaps...

Considering that the average age of a cruising yachtsman is about 90 years
does it really matter ?
You do of course still need to be able to efficiently discharge water ballast before entering port.

 

[Rum Run]

Sure, he wrote "Godwin" instead of "Darwin". That's not a big deal - what are you, some sort of forum nazi?

Maybe the crew called the sea a fascist as he went down?

 

[zoidberg]

 

[awol]

If it was the choice between becoming a transvestite or drowning ........

Worse still, becoming one--. Then drowning.

I really don't get what cross-dressing has to do with lifejackets?

 

[mjcoon]

I really don't get what cross-dressing has to do with lifejackets?

Something to do with a tite vest?

 

[Chiara’s slave]

Brings a tear to my eye just remembering the joys of the above mentioned torture device, worn once and replaced witrh a very nice Mk7.

The device might well have been designed my Mrs Whillans, in revenge for the man being away so much.

 

[oldmanofthehills]

The device might well have been designed my Mrs Whillans, in revenge for the man being away so much.

The young lady who long ago introduced me to climbing lent me her Whillans harness, suggesting that I might want to buy myself a newer one like hers fairly soon. I suspect it was to improve my utility as a boyfriend

 

[jimi]

For appendages being crushed beyond all useful purpose you really need to wear the Whillans Sit Harness for several hours on a very small ledge on a bitter cold night on Ben Nevis as 'Fred' who is leading works out the crux on Point 5 gully well after his headlamp, powered by four D cell batteries, has given up shedding any light despite being stuffed inside his string vest.

Mountaineers of a certain age will understand.
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I had one and its major disadvantage was flipping you upside down if you fell off. It’s predecessor, an early yellow troll harness was known by us as the ba crusher..

 

[Daedelus]

My spinlock LJ has a pair of thigh straps. Once properly set up v comfortable.

 

[Sandy]

Did you try jumping off the 10mtr board?

Oh gosh, did I miss something.