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Life or Death Preparations for Cold Water Safety

楼层:#1  帖子河上笑 » 24 10月 2016 15:00

Be ready for cold water BEFORE you get to the water’s edge.
By Wade Nichols from the Blog of Wilderness Systems

Here in the Northern regions spring is beginning to show itself with warming days and slightly climbing water temps.  The urge to get the ol’ battle yak cleaned up, double check those reels, and make sure everything’s in just the right place inside your crate, is strong… and the growing NEED to get out on the water and start catching fish is just about unbearable!  But before you do, I would like to remind you of 10 simple things that you can do to greatly impact your safety.

1. Always dress for the water temperature not the air temperature.  Although water that is 50 degrees Fahrenheit may seem like a dang hot spring when compared to the frozen sheet of ice you were walking on just weeks ago, you need to remember that a person still only stands a 50% chance of survival when in 50 degree water for 50 minutes… and I always tell everyone “You usually don’t recover from a case of The Dead.”

2. Always, always, ALWAYS wear your PFD… especially in cold water conditions.  If you have the inflatable type, make sure it is armed.  Just because it wasn’t inflated doesn’t automatically mean that it’s still armed.  The Co2 canisters can (and do!) come loose, making the PFD useless.  If you use the conventional foam flotation type, check for any tears or deterioration, and broken straps or buckles, and fix or replace as needed.   So take the time before you get to the water’s edge to check it.

3. Make yourself a dry bag to stow on the kayak with you in case you or a fishing buddy does take a spill.  Don’t be cheap, buy a good quality purpose built dry bag as the contents are lifesaving if you ever need them.  In this dry bag, have at least a complete change of clothes, a thermal emergency blanket, a way to start a fire (I like road flares as they serve a double purpose), a super absorbent towel of some sort, a signaling device and an international destress flag (those last two items can usually be purchased as a “kit” that may have other useful items included as well).

4. For the vast majority of us, our phones have become our only line of communication with those around us.  Keep your phone on your person and sealed in a quality WATERPROOF case or dry bag.  If you go in the water and your phone becomes disabled or lost, your bad situation has just become much worse without a way to contact someone for help.

5. Double check all of your kayak associated gear such as: Your paddle… are the blades cracked? Is the shaft and/or ferrule broken?  Your kayak… are all the hatches tight?  Any visible cracks or damage to the hull?  Is your seat in good shape?  Do you have a drain plug… is it in?  I find it best to just start at one end and work my way to the other end fiddling with everything that’s attached to make sure everything is as it should be.  Get it all right now while you’re standing on dry ground, because the time to be reaching around behind you to adjust something isn’t when you’re floating around in 45 degree water.

6. The night before you plan on hitting that cold water get all of your gear ready to go so you can quickly and efficiently rig up and launch, and then go through in your head what you are going to do once you reach your destination.  This will help lessen your wandering mind (“did I remember my anchor?” “Shoot! I forgot to charge my battery!” “I left the dang thermos full of coffee in the car!” “Where’s my white spinnerbait?!?” etc.).  Having everything already squared away and knowing it, will let you focus on the situation at hand, because your level of situational awareness must be turned up to “11” when out on deadly cold waters.

7. Don’t forget to hydrate the night before.  A severe leg or back cramp due to dehydration can be the trigger event that leads to having an accident while out on the water.  Don’t let the tragic irony of being killed by water because you didn’t drink enough water happen to you! 

8. Make a float plan and give it to someone (or multiple people) and then stick to that plan.  If the plan changes, let them know.  Most people want to associate a “float plan” only with being on moving water… a float plan is simply a good way to let someone know where and when you will be when your there.  So include things like: body of water (specific locations if necessary), where you plan to launch, what time you plan on getting there, what time you plan on leaving, names and phone numbers of people who plan on being with you, which kayak you plan to take, possibly set up times for “check-ins” via phone calls or text messages, etc.  You get the idea… The more information you can give, the better.

9. Put a change of clothes and a towel in your vehicle in case you slip on the ramp and get yourself wet before you even launch.  Never start your trip out on the water already wet!  I usually have a few extra pairs of warm socks laying around because it always seems like no matter how hard I try, somehow I manage to get my feet wet just rigging my kayak!

10. Learn the beginning signs of hypothermia and take immediate action when you (or see someone else) feel them.  Look for: Shivering (at first, this may eventually go away though), clumsiness, lack of coordination, slurred speech, mumbling, confusion, difficulty making decisions, and poor decision making.  If any of these conditions are encountered get off the water and get yourself (or your buddy) warm. 

Fishing cold waters can be very rewarding but also very dangerous.  Do your homework, talk to those of us that have the experience, prepare and outfit yourself accordingly, and then get out there and have fun, chip the ice off of your guides, and catch a few fish, but always keep your safety at the top of your priority list.
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Re: Life or Death Preparations for Cold Water Safety

楼层:#2  帖子xiaolu » 24 10月 2016 16:21

河上笑 @ Mon Oct 24, 2016 3:00 pm 写道: Be ready for cold water BEFORE you get to the water’s edge.

4. For the vast majority of us, our phones have become our only line of communication with those around us.  Keep your phone on your person and sealed in a quality WATERPROOF case or dry bag.  If you go in the water and your phone becomes disabled or lost, your bad situation has just become much worse without a way to contact someone for help.


Keep your phone on your person and sealed in a quality WATERPROOF case or dry bag?

有点儿小麻烦: 比如当您在湖上钓的正爽正高, "骚扰"电话是一个接着一个的打来的话, 您是接还是不接? :laugh3
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Re: Life or Death Preparations for Cold Water Safety

楼层:#3  帖子yangzw2002 » 24 10月 2016 16:34

xiaolu @ 周一 10月 24, 2016 4:21 pm 写道:
河上笑 @ Mon Oct 24, 2016 3:00 pm 写道: Be ready for cold water BEFORE you get to the water’s edge.

4. For the vast majority of us, our phones have become our only line of communication with those around us.  Keep your phone on your person and sealed in a quality WATERPROOF case or dry bag.  If you go in the water and your phone becomes disabled or lost, your bad situation has just become much worse without a way to contact someone for help.


Keep your phone on your person and sealed in a quality WATERPROOF case or dry bag?

有点儿小麻烦: 比如当您在湖上钓的正爽正高, "骚扰"电话是一个接着一个的打来的话, 您是接还是不接? :laugh3

用院长那个方法手鸡可以继续使用 :roflmao

我用zipper的袋子手鸡一样可以接打电话
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Re: Life or Death Preparations for Cold Water Safety

楼层:#4  帖子Young » 24 10月 2016 17:06

xiaolu @ 周一 10月 24, 2016 4:21 pm 写道:
河上笑 @ Mon Oct 24, 2016 3:00 pm 写道: Be ready for cold water BEFORE you get to the water’s edge.

4. For the vast majority of us, our phones have become our only line of communication with those around us.  Keep your phone on your person and sealed in a quality WATERPROOF case or dry bag.  If you go in the water and your phone becomes disabled or lost, your bad situation has just become much worse without a way to contact someone for help.


Keep your phone on your person and sealed in a quality WATERPROOF case or dry bag?

有点儿小麻烦: 比如当您在湖上钓的正爽正高, "骚扰"电话是一个接着一个的打来的话, 您是接还是不接? :laugh3


不接。坚决不接 :roflmao
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Re: Life or Death Preparations for Cold Water Safety

楼层:#5  帖子Beeknight » 25 10月 2016 08:44

yangzw2002 @ 周一 10月 24, 2016 4:34 pm 写道:
xiaolu @ 周一 10月 24, 2016 4:21 pm 写道:
河上笑 @ Mon Oct 24, 2016 3:00 pm 写道: Be ready for cold water BEFORE you get to the water’s edge.

4. For the vast majority of us, our phones have become our only line of communication with those around us.  Keep your phone on your person and sealed in a quality WATERPROOF case or dry bag.  If you go in the water and your phone becomes disabled or lost, your bad situation has just become much worse without a way to contact someone for help.


Keep your phone on your person and sealed in a quality WATERPROOF case or dry bag?

有点儿小麻烦: 比如当您在湖上钓的正爽正高, "骚扰"电话是一个接着一个的打来的话, 您是接还是不接? :laugh3

用院长那个方法手鸡可以继续使用 :roflmao

我用zipper的袋子手鸡一样可以接打电话


我用的是类似这样的,触摸屏可以继续使用。

https://www.amazon.ca/Waterproof-Mpow-Universal-Dirtproof-Shockproof/dp/B015J0C1SO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477399189&sr=8-1&keywords=waterproof+phone+bag
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Re: Life or Death Preparations for Cold Water Safety

楼层:#6  帖子xiaolu » 25 10月 2016 08:52

问题是, 手鸡给装在密封的(不漏水, 不透气)袋里后:

1. 您是否能听到手鸡声音(手鸡铃想, 对方说的话)?

2. 你对着手鸡讲话, 手鸡的卖克疯能收到(对方能听到您的说话)?
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Re: Life or Death Preparations for Cold Water Safety

楼层:#7  帖子Beeknight » 25 10月 2016 08:57

xiaolu @ 周二 10月 25, 2016 8:52 am 写道: 问题是, 手鸡给装在密封的(不漏水, 不透气)袋里后:

1. 您是否能听到手鸡声音(手鸡铃想, 对方说的话)?

2. 你对着手鸡讲话, 手鸡的卖克疯能收到(对方能听到您的说话)?


我在kayak上多次接到LD电话指示,铃音和通话都没问题,触摸屏也照样能用。

只是进了袋子后体积比较大,基本上只能挂脖子上或固定在船上了。且我的袋子不是两面都透明的,没法拍照(但估计就算是两面都透明,拍出的照片也会是模糊的)。
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Re: Life or Death Preparations for Cold Water Safety

楼层:#8  帖子xiaolu » 25 10月 2016 09:19

Beeknight @ Tue Oct 25, 2016 8:57 am 写道:
xiaolu @ 周二 10月 25, 2016 8:52 am 写道: 问题是, 手鸡给装在密封的(不漏水, 不透气)袋里后:

1. 您是否能听到手鸡声音(手鸡铃想, 对方说的话)?

2. 你对着手鸡讲话, 手鸡的卖克疯能收到(对方能听到您的说话)?


我在kayak上多次接到LD电话指示,铃音和通话都没问题,触摸屏也照样能用。

只是进了袋子后体积比较大,基本上只能挂脖子上或固定在船上了。且我的袋子不是两面都透明的,没法拍照(但估计就算是两面都透明,拍出的照片也会是模糊的)。

多谢. 我有个塑料的, 专门装手鸡的蜜蜂的袋子, 一直没用. 今后 KAYAK 钓鱼是, 试试, 看看是否是大家说的"用了都说女子!". :laugh3
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Re: Life or Death Preparations for Cold Water Safety

楼层:#9  帖子xiaolu » 25 10月 2016 09:36

FLOAT! 袋袋或套套掉水里的话, 浮着. 女子! :laugh3
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Re: Life or Death Preparations for Cold Water Safety

楼层:#10  帖子yangzw2002 » 25 10月 2016 09:47

xiaolu @ 周二 10月 25, 2016 9:36 am 写道: FLOAT! 袋袋或套套掉水里的话, 浮着. 女子! :laugh3

很红很骚包 :laugh3
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Re: Life or Death Preparations for Cold Water Safety

楼层:#11  帖子xiaolu » 25 10月 2016 09:57

yangzw2002 @ Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:47 am 写道:
xiaolu @ 周二 10月 25, 2016 9:36 am 写道: FLOAT! 袋袋或套套掉水里的话, 浮着. 女子! :laugh3

很红很骚包 :laugh3

所有说, 女子!
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Re: Life or Death Preparations for Cold Water Safety

楼层:#12  帖子folinc » 26 10月 2016 15:53

搞个蓝牙耳机会不会好点,手机直接zip袋装好,不用拿出来了
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Re: Life or Death Preparations for Cold Water Safety

楼层:#13  帖子xiaolu » 26 10月 2016 20:03

folinc @ Wed Oct 26, 2016 3:53 pm 写道: 搞个蓝牙耳机会不会好点,手机直接zip袋装好,不用拿出来了

这个办法应当可行....
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Re: Life or Death Preparations for Cold Water Safety

楼层:#14  帖子河上笑 » 26 10月 2016 20:08

站长把这个帖子也放在“钓鱼安全”栏目里吧
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Re: Life or Death Preparations for Cold Water Safety

楼层:#15  帖子xiaolu » 26 10月 2016 20:11

河上笑 @ Wed Oct 26, 2016 8:08 pm 写道: 站长把这个帖子也放在“钓鱼安全”栏目里吧

河上笑同鸡您有去"安全"版里看过吗? :laugh3 我昨天晚上就把此主题贴复制到"安全"版了. 是同步的: 两个版(钓鱼版, 安全版), 都能看到此主题帖的所有回帖.
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Re: Life or Death Preparations for Cold Water Safety

楼层:#16  帖子河上笑 » 26 10月 2016 20:18

xiaolu @ 周三 10月 26, 2016 8:11 pm 写道:
河上笑 @ Wed Oct 26, 2016 8:08 pm 写道: 站长把这个帖子也放在“钓鱼安全”栏目里吧

河上笑同鸡您有去"安全"版里看过吗? :laugh3 我昨天晚上就把此主题贴复制到"安全"版了. 是同步的: 两个版(钓鱼版, 安全版), 都能看到此主题帖的所有回帖.


算您手快 :laugh3 :up
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Re: Life or Death Preparations for Cold Water Safety

楼层:#17  帖子xiaolu » 26 10月 2016 20:43

河上笑 @ Wed Oct 26, 2016 8:18 pm 写道:
xiaolu @ 周三 10月 26, 2016 8:11 pm 写道:
河上笑 @ Wed Oct 26, 2016 8:08 pm 写道: 站长把这个帖子也放在“钓鱼安全”栏目里吧

河上笑同鸡您有去"安全"版里看过吗? :laugh3 我昨天晚上就把此主题贴复制到"安全"版了. 是同步的: 两个版(钓鱼版, 安全版), 都能看到此主题帖的所有回帖.


算您手快 :laugh3 :up

有一点儿不同的是, 此主题帖"原形"在钓鱼版, 其"SHADOW"在"安全"版, 因此虽然此主题帖的每个回贴都可同时在两个版里看到, 有了新回帖后, 只有在钓鱼版(原形)的版块的主题帖列表被顶起来, 在"SHADOW"的版块里不被顶起来(当然了, 也可以把主题帖原形设置在"安全"版里, 那么有了新回贴后, 在"钓鱼"版的主题帖列表就不被顶起)
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