Peter "Wear it".
I'd forgotten all about that wacker!
A lot of the information in these videos are still relevant, but some things change like the do not tow out in sand for example.
Although it is still correct, the advent of the snatch strap etc makes it less of an issue.
There are still a lot of these old cruisers around. The fact that they out lasted the hair styles and stubby shorts must certainly be testament to their durability.