WA HB1707 Proposed New Life Jacket Bill

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kerrys said:
I did an image search for “squirt boat”. I don’t suggest anyone do the same without safe search turned on.
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Naive me initially thought they might be referring to jetskis and jet boats.:unsure:
 
Just so I don't need to figure out the complicated lifejacket laws, my stillwater fishing vest is also an inflatable USCG approved lifejacket. I also have a whistle in the vest. Some manner of noise device is required along with a lifejacket and a few years ago, a sheriff in one of the Oregon counties was making a bundle for his department by handing out tickets to guys fishing from float tubes and pontoon boats and while they had lifejackets, they didn't have a noise device (air horn, whistle, etc).

So when I put on my fishing vest, I'm also putting on a lifejacket that includes a noise device.
 
I oppose the new law. Not cause I don't like lifejackets but I just don't think a law does anything other than give an invitation for a fine or other vessel inspection. I'm not for helmet or seatbelt laws either. Now before you think I'm nuts or a sadist let me state I wear lifejackets, helmets, and seatbelts religiously. I think they are a good idea and if you value your safety and reducing your impact on EMS services you wear them. Common sense says you wear them. I just don't believe in forcing others to value their own safety and I'm all for natural selection as well. Every time I see a twenty year old kid fly by doing a wheelie on a sport bike without a helmet I can't help but think it might be a good thing for the populous if his genetics don't get passed on. I'm aware others will have a different take. This take is just mine.
 
Dustin Chromers said:
I oppose the new law. Not cause I don't like lifejackets but I just don't think a law does anything other than give an invitation for a fine or other vessel inspection. I'm not for helmet or seatbelt laws either. Now before you think I'm nuts or a sadist let me state I wear lifejackets, helmets, and seatbelts religiously. I think they are a good idea and if you value your safety and reducing your impact on EMS services you wear them. Common sense says you wear them. I just don't believe in forcing others to value their own safety and I'm all for natural selection as well. Every time I see a twenty year old kid fly by doing a wheelie on a sport bike without a helmet I can't help but think it might be a good thing for the populous if his genetics don't get passed on. I'm aware others will have a different take. This take is just mine.
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Are you any relation to George Carlin?:ROFLMAO:
 
Old406Kid said:
Are you any relation to George Carlin?:ROFLMAO:
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No but I share many of his views on the evolution of man. You gotta follow the science and natural selection is at its core hard on the individual but great for sharpening the best fit population. The fact we've strayed so far in violating this simple and natural order is why we are in the sorry shape we are. Underachievers over producing offspring does not make a species stronger, smarter, or faster.
 
The fact we've strayed so far in violating this simple and natural order is why we are in the sorry shape we are. Underachievers over producing offspring does not make a species stronger, smarter, or faster.

There is something to be said for thinning out the herd.... 😬
 
Dustin Chromers said:
I oppose the new law. Not cause I don't like lifejackets but I just don't think a law does anything other than give an invitation for a fine or other vessel inspection. I'm not for helmet or seatbelt laws either. Now before you think I'm nuts or a sadist let me state I wear lifejackets, helmets, and seatbelts religiously. I think they are a good idea and if you value your safety and reducing your impact on EMS services you wear them.
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IMHO if for no other reason than body recoveries can put volunteer and paid EMS in hazardous situations, I support the law.
 
Dustin Chromers said:
... Underachievers over producing offspring does not make a species stronger, smarter, or faster.
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Just wondering if Underachiever has made the move over to this board....

And yeah, what DC said about squirt boats. My kayaking goals always involved keeping the scratchy side down and staying above the surface. But whatever floats your boat, I guess.
 
Dr. Magill said:
I believe some paddle board operators go without the PFD and they are not tethered to the board. Bad combo. I also feel most would wear a PFD for certain if they ever had a previous accident
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I found getting back on a stand up paddle board a bit of a chore, so I was glad I had pfd on, And yes it was in a controlled waterborne class on Lake Ki
 
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