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Originally Posted by secondcurve
We'll have to agree to disagree on this one. Something as simple as a shifting of the kayaker's weight could trigger a disaster. Having heavy clothes and boots on might be the element that leads to such a mistake. Therefore, from my perspective it is reckless and if something unforeseen happens this fellow would likely place first responders in serious danger.
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Exactly. Everyone thinks it won't happen to them. But once you fall into that cold water, especially with heavy clothes on as you said, if you survive, you have a totally new respect for how dangerous the cold water is.