[Paddlewise] Palm BAs (PFD)

I have thought about getting a Palm buoyancy aid (PFD) but noticed that
they were not US Coast Guard approved. Do those of you using them just
figure that because you obviously have a PFD on, no one will check to
see if it is approved? Also, I have wondered if I was out and did get
checked, what would happen? Would I get a ticket, not be allowed to
continue, or what? If someone really was going to enforce this, it
wouldn't take them long to learn to look for the Palm logo (and/or rear
pocket or whatever) know if it was approved or not.
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