At 73, I am getting out of canoeing. My balance is not as good. I like drift boats now but easier water. Planning on some guided raft trips with some younger guys doing most of the work. Never stop going out there.
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Amen! Adapt and keep going.
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Hey @JSCOTTCLARK Thank you for sharing your experience. It Is inspiring to hear 
that you are still paddling regularly at 79.
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When you say you wear an inflatable, can you give examples? I have a waist inflatable that I used to wear on my sup, but that doesn’t seem right for kayaking. Recreational pond and lake paddling only.
There are many inflatable full pfd’s on the market, from $65 up. Google them and you will find so many. I added a crotch strap to mine so I would not have to wear it belted tightly yet it still could not float up in front of my face if it inflated. It is much cooler in hot weather.
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I’ll be 76 on September 1 and I’m picking up a new boat this morning . I’ve been doubting my sanity but this discussion has made me feel better.
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Seems like an auto-inflating would keep you from being able to jump off and swim, and a manual wouldn’t do much good if you were unconscious.
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I love this topic because I’m 65 and just started easy recreational kayaking, as a complement to my recreational biking. I hope to be doing both for decades. Anything is better than nothing. Love the pool noodle idea!
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