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Select the two most important reasons for wearing a PFD

Warmth
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Keeping you afloat if you're in the water
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Fashion Accessory
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Storing the car keys
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Keeping you legal if it's the law in your region!
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Q2: When would you actually be glad that you are wearing a PFD?

If you are a weak/non swimmer
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If you can’t get back onto your board
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If you are in cold water without a wetsuit/drysuit
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If you get separated from your board
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If it’s a legal requirement and the cops are about!
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All of the above
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Q3: What are the two primary advantages of beltpack PFDs?

Low cost
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No maintenance required
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Comfortable and unobtrusive
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The flotation is always there
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They provide lots of good flotation around your head when you really need it
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Q4: What are the three primary advantages of permanent buoyancy PFDs?

Minimal maintenance required
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Low cost
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Comfortable and unobtrusive
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The flotation is always there
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They provide lots of good flotation when you really need it
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Q5: Which of these apply to beltpack PFDs?

Maintenance and repacking required
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Can be uncomfortable and/or hot to wear
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It won’t float you until you do things to it
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Can make it harder to get back onto your board
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Q6: Which of these might apply to permanent buoyancy PFDs?

Maintenance and repacking required
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It won’t float you until you do things to it
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Can be uncomfortable and/or hot to wear
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Can make it harder to get back onto your board
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Question 7 of 10

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Q7: Which of these would be the sensible choice of PFD for a non/weak swimmer

Beltpack PFD
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Permanent buoyancy PFD
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Q8: Which of these might be the most appropriate choice of PFD for a competent swimmer?

Beltpack PFD
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Permanent buoyancy PFD
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Question 9 of 10

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Q10: Which of these PFDs will save you if you’re unconscious?

A flotation jacket
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A flotation vest
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A beltpack inflatable PFD
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All of the above
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None of the above
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Q9: Which of these would be the sensible choice of PFD for cold water conditions if not wearing a wetsuit/drysuit?

Beltpack inflatable PFD
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Permanent buoyancy PFD
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