[Paddlewise] PFD's

Previously there was mention of 'PALM' PFD's as being
an excellent choice. I have looked at stolquist
and the female model (mens were not available so no
wise cracks) of the Kokatat. Dave Kruger mentioned
a while ago a PFD from a company that manufactures
product for SAR. 

Can someone point me to that web Page for the SAR model
especially PALM?  Is the PALM PFD that good?

There is an opinion by local(MEC-kayak) store personel that if
a PFD is Class III and has US-Coast Guard Approved
endorsement that Canadian Authorities will look the
otherway if it does not have Canadaian DOT approval.
Any opinion on this?

Thanks,

Philip
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