Re:[Paddlewise] Inflatable PFDs

At 07:01 AM 10/7/98 -0400, John Winters wrote:

>This past year I have been carrying an inflatable PFD and am impressed with
>them for a number of reasons.
>

Dear List,

For most local paddling, I am reasonably happy with my conventional Type
III PFD, however, lately, I have been fantasizing having a folding boat and
flying to exotic places to paddle.  The folding manufacturers have managed
to get their package sizes down to a reasonable carrying size but, of
course, you need to bring more equipment than the boat.

I am interested in learning more about inflatable PFDs, first to save space
when packing for an airplane trip and, second to potentially increase the
comfort level and versatility of PFD use.  I am requesting anyone with
inflatable PFD experience to post to this list and tell us how you use your
PFD and your impressions, etc.  I also request John Winters to identify the
brand name of his inflatable and, possibly, provide a web address to the
manufacturer.

Thnks,

Bill Leonhardt
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