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Old 08-03-2013, 10:07 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by ApS View Post
Think that's enough "Safety" margin for an event featuring such overpowered boats—under NHMP's loose watch?



Actually, for this event, it's the non-rating for impact that matters. At SOTW Poker Run, five who were ejected lost everything they were wearing—including their PFDs.

None survived.

I doubt there's a PFD out there that will save a person from every possible impact with the water. Similarly, I doubt there's any car air bags that will protect someone enough to prevent death if they hit a bridge abutment head on at 65 MPH.
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