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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 December 2009, 12:48
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Posted By John Kennett
You paint such an appealing pixcture! Sounds like...

You paint such an appealing pixcture! Sounds like you may not fit into the "normal leisure use" category . . .
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 December 2009, 12:32
Replies: 125
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Posted By John Kennett
Then depending on the circumstances it will...

Then depending on the circumstances it will either be a bit of a nuisance, or save your life!Don't know about an upgrade kit, but maybe you'd be better off having a look at your launching technique!...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 December 2009, 12:02
Replies: 125
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Posted By John Kennett
If you had explained that you had a strange and...

If you had explained that you had a strange and unusual reason for chosing a manual that would have been fine. I was concerned that it might be interpreted as a suggestion that a manual jacket would...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 December 2009, 11:34
Replies: 125
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Posted By John Kennett
They are also hopeless at keeping the wind out,...

They are also hopeless at keeping the wind out, and need the be held onto tightly to stop them blowing away. Only marginally better than nothing, and certainly not as good as a spare jacket.One of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 December 2009, 11:11
Replies: 125
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Posted By John Kennett
I disagree. For normal leisure use on a powerboat...

I disagree. For normal leisure use on a powerboat there is no advantage to a manual, and no significant disadvantage to an auto.

You may have special reason for wanting to get into the water, but...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 December 2009, 10:07
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Posted By John Kennett
Automatic all the way as far as I'm concerned. ...

Automatic all the way as far as I'm concerned.

With a manual air jacket you need to find a small toggle and pull it before your life jacket starts to save your life. Cold hands, cold water shock...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 December 2009, 10:02
Replies: 125
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Posted By John Kennett
Did they teach you this as well?Because unless...

Did they teach you this as well?Because unless you're in an absolutely dead calm then the RIB will head downwind from a swimmer at a surprising rate.

Can you list all your professional...
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