[Paddlewise] Is this the ultimate sea kayaker PFD?

I just learned of the Stearns "SAR" Flotation Vest.  Its whole top half
is mesh, which is good in the summer and is great if you wear gore-tex.
The bottom is international orange.  It has two large velcro pockets
with drain holes.  See:  http://lifesaving.com/pfd/rescpfd.htm

My only criticism is that the mesh should have also been done in orange
and the price is $15 more than similar vests from Cabelas and Bass Pro
Shops (which lack the orange color and reflective tape).  Anyone know of
a better-endowed vest, or someone selling this one for less than $62?

Ken Cooperstein


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