Re: [Paddlewise] FW: Palm BAs (PFD)

For those who are concerned about trip leader/club/business liability
issues, you should consult with legal counsel before accepting a approved
PFD, in those areas where approval is required.







CHUCK_at_multitech.com (Chuck Holst) on 03/03/98 09:03:34 AM

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cc:    (bcc: Dana A. Dickson/CORP/US/Unisys)
Subject:  [Paddlewise] FW: 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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To tell the truth, where I paddle I rarely see the Coast Guard, but if
I did, I would count on the CG officer turning a blind eye to the use
of an unapproved PFD that was obviously of high quality. I suspect
that the CG is more concerned that boaters wear a flotation device
of any kind than that it meet all the nitpicking rules.
BTW, the importer (Great River Outfitters) says the only reason they
are not approved is the high expense of the approval process.
Chuck Holst
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