[at-l] Re: hip belt/load handling security

[thornel@attglobal.net (W F Thorneloe)]

Another statement of pure truth. Panic and loss of airway rarely results in 
recalling how to remove a buckle down at your waist along with the sternum 
strap and water tube. The very cold water, regardless of any velocity and 
tumbling, is quite disorienting. A person can get the bumbles and fumbles 
quickly in such circumstances which can be quite deadly. Perhaps some can 
claim expertise at this, but I would never encourage others to violate this 
consistent safety rule regarding fording (or fjording).

OrangeBug

At 02:02 AM 10/16/2001 +0000, Jim and/or Ginny Owen wrote:
>He didn't find that quick release buckle - very few people do in that 
>situation.  It's hard to be looking for a buckle if your main concern is 
>that you can't breathe.