Disappointed in a Kayak Fisherman PFD use...or lack of it.

We are about safety first here. Just because there’s comments made after you post a pic not wearing a PFD on the ocean doesn’t mean we are hostile. We just don’t condone that on this forum and it’s not a good idea for you to do so. It gives others that same idea which is why Kevin originally posted this thread.

Disagree.....seems to be an abnormally high number of hall monitors here now.  I take responsibility for my own personal safety (and those of my guests when I’m on my boat). After several decades of experience in the water I feel like I’m able to comfortably asses situations and decide when I do or do not wear a pfd.  Granted, the number of times I don’t have one on is fairly small and in specific conditions/bodies of water.  I will say, the last thing I care to hear is Monday morning quarterbacking from some rando kook with no comparable water time experience who feels like it’s his responsibility to tell me how I should be operating. 

I believe in promoting safety, providing resources and a productive environment in which we can share experiences/ideas (good or bad).  I do not believe in the active enforcement of our “ethos” or piling on when people disagree. I think it does give the board a bad vibe sometimes.

PS, I think that if it’s a YouTuber that really is trying to monetize the sport then they should be held to a slightly higher standard of responsibility......but if it’s just a hillbilly from the tucky.....by all means sir, paddle with no pfd.

KOOK!

.....stop killing my vibe....I know it’s you.....I can tell by your penmanship.

When things go bad, perhaps some kayakers would prefer just a memorial service instead of an open casket funeral. 

Meh....burial at sea.

Meh....burial at sea.

Yep, don’t pull me out of the water, just take me further offshore to some structure and add some weight.

From my very first day being affliated with NCKA, going back tot he day I met Mooch in Aquan Sport (and this a long time ago). Everything has been safety first. 

Long story short, been watching my fill of Youtube fishing videos during Washington states lock down. So I watched this one guy's video on trolling for bass. He is in a lake in Tennessee.  The video was okay, but the guy is not wearing a PFD. I posted "Good video except the placement of the PFD." The PFD is located on the stern hatch, not on him if he rolls.

His response " safety Sally alert safety sally alert,"  IMHO this is childish BS.  What are your thoughts? Was I out of line?

Here is the Video Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO0ElqIMIVA&lc=UgwkuivDmKv4E20yx0l4AaABAg.96F0xJ1ywK298sjv92zEV7

I would really like to know your thoughts. I know as former Medic I have seen more than my fair share of deaths caused by accidents that could of been avoided.  So I see stuff like this and know it can happen and will happen to someone on that body of water, sooner than later.

Apparently this lake has a reputation: 152 People have drowned in this lake, of them 149 were not wearing a PFD.  https://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/Locations/Lakes/J-Percy-Priest-Lake/Water-Safety/

You did good,  thank you for trying to help someone.  Some people are just beyond help. Keep being you.[emoji16][emoji106]

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This exactly what I mean. It's annoying. Trust others to make the right decisions, specially if they've been in the water longer than you!

I see a lot of videos too with folks not wearing a PFD. Scary to me since I am one who frequents the water each year falling out. I always wear mine because of this fact. It has kept me from sinking many times

This exactly what I mean. It's annoying. Trust others to make the right decisions, specially if they've been in the water longer than you!

what if they've been in the water longer than you tho?

The thing of it is, do what you want. BUT if you post it, you are representing where you are posting it and therefore are not just doing it alone but are potentially influencing others.

you want to get the clicks and accolades fine, just wear the flippin PFD.
No wanna wear a PFD fine, don't post pics.

You got the point on responsibility, situational awareness and the sclerotic hysteria of this board. Deal with it as you may. I will not write one more word on this subject.

sclerotic hysteria

Is that some idiom used in another language that doesn't translate well or something? 

You got the point on responsibility, situational awareness and the sclerotic hysteria of this board. Deal with it as you may. I will not write one more word on this subject.

Along with "animosity", and "annoying" and all in 18 days of membership, kinda funny when you think about it.

This exactly what I mean. It's annoying. Trust others to make the right decisions, specially if they've been in the water longer than you!


 

You guys are dicks...
I’ll just say this, can’t remember where I heard it...but if you’re worried about looking cool, kayak fishing might be the wrong sport. Haha Not directed at Blobfish, just a general observation.

You guys can go fuck yourselfs. I've been in the water 30+yrs before I even heard of this board bunch of cult circle jerking asshats.