Johno are you driving poppy harvesters?

As for impact vests, I know they don't look cool but I never go out without one.. As Kazza said they give you extra buoyancy and brilliant in the waves when you're trying to water start in between sets. I reckon it's saved my life on those long swims (50 mins at Margaret River was the longest) when I've been separated from my gear.
Makes water sarts very easy, should talk all newbies into wearing them but have to convince them they are 'cool', that might be hard

Who cares about being cool, I'd rather be alive.