PFD Promise.... (personal flotation device) (life jacket) (Insurance policy)

I always wear one but don't always zip it up outside the surf zone. I was crabbing last month and it was hot so I unzipped my PFD. Then I went for a swim helping a newb chase down some dungies. When I was climbing back in I was thinking it seemed harder than it should be. I got back in but had to work harder. The bottom line is an unzipped PFD is almost as bad as no PFD so keep it zipped.

Make sure it is adjusted properly too. Anybody see Jim Salmons river fishing adventure where he almost drowned because his PFD was too loose?

i had no idea that having your PFD unzipped was bad good to know

No fines, no laughter, no joking.... I'll be floating somewhere if the unthinkable happens. Glad this post has resurfaced...

I used this 

My check list ; item #1 = lifejacket with attached radio