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TIL why it’s important to practice with your safety gear.
For years I’ve kept two immersion suits on my small fishing boat since we use it in winter and while the spring water temps are cold.
Well, yesterday I participated in a group exercise where we practice putting them on. I’m right in the middle of the size range for an adult universal, but MY GOD that was challenging to put on dry lol. A very humbling experience to say the least.
I honestly don’t know if I could get it on in an emergency. Alas, I’ll be practicing a few more times. I can definitely understand why people are often found drowned with immersion suits partially on.
u/DirectAbalone9761 — 7 days ago