Safety preaching coming on:
More folks die from the cold after going in the water than from
drowning.
Even when its not cold out. Water soaks away 20 times more heat from
the body than air does.
Even supposedly warmer water will kill you if you are in it waiting
long enough.
We all have life jackets fewer folks guard against exposure.
We were concerned to have something to fight heat loss if
we ever had to go into the water. Its not as good as an exposure
suit but for just being in the water it can keep you alive long enough
to be rescued.
Its called a LAND/SHARK Bag.
You can see them at:
http://www.stealthbag.com/Main-Basic.htm
(note: web page buttons on top of their pages work but text links at
bottom don't)
They also protect against your blood or bodily fluids being
in the water where predatory fish or sharks can smell them.
We got 4 of them for $180 several years ago.
Even in winter when the boat used to be layed up, we
carried them in the car to be ready for a blizzard in the midwest.
HOPE THE INFO IS OF USE TO SOMEONE ELSE.
ED
Ed Kelly (& Sue Kelly)
USSV Angel Louise - a Catalac catamaran
(lying Brunswick - 2 days and holding to take off to Caribbean)
Our Skype Phone (202) 657-6357
Email: EdKelly ("at" symbol) netins.net
THEIR BLURB ON IN WATER BENEFITS:
In the water, a LAND/Shark will extend your survival time several fold!
For water survival, the LAND/Shark completely encloses the survivor
(with a life vest on), up and over the head, and without impairing
any other functions. The drawstring can be adjusted as necessary to
protect the survivor from injesting sea water in rough seas. With the
rate of body heat loss 25 times greater in the water than air, the
bag serves to slow the drain of vital body heat and provides
protection from chilling sea spray and breaking waves. This should
significantly extend survival times. The aluminized material is radar
reflective for search aircraft and high speed vessels moving at
night. In warmer waters where the sun is a danger to exposed skin
above the water, the bag can be configured to provide for shade and
ventilation.
The waterproof construction of the LAND/Shark functions as a
deterrent to shark attacks by preventing body odors, waste and blood
from entering the open waters and attracting these deadly predators.
In addition, the voluminous bag alters the shape of the survivor and
reduces flailing movements, presenting a less attractive appearance
to predators. The LAND/Shark also provides complete protection from
venomous jellyfish, Portuguese Man-of-War and sea snakes. A tether is
incorporated to ensure survivors stay together. A whistle is attached
to attract attention.
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