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From: John Winters <735769_at_ican.net>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Inflatable PFD's
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 07:12:24 -0400
Nick wrote;

(SNIP of valid points regarding inflatable PFDs)

All of Nick's points are worth considering and but to my knowledgenon of
the non infltables is as comfortable as the inflatbale and none will
guarantee to float you head up.

No, inflatables are not perfect but they do offer advantages. I believe
they can be a suitable alternative to foam jackets for those whose
priorities differ. To me the biggest advanatge is that they take up less
room on the deck.

Cheers,
John Winters
Redwing Designs
Specialists in Human Powered Watercraft
http://home.ican.net/~735769/




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From: <dldecker_at_mediaone.net>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Inflatable PFD's
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 1998 08:48:55 -0400
At 07:12 AM 10/8/98 -0400, John Winters wrote:
>Nick wrote;
>
>(SNIP of valid points regarding inflatable PFDs)
>
>All of Nick's points are worth considering and but to my knowledgenon of
>the non infltables is as comfortable as the inflatbale and none will
>guarantee to float you head up.
>
>No, inflatables are not perfect but they do offer advantages. I believe
>they can be a suitable alternative to foam jackets for those whose
>priorities differ. To me the biggest advanatge is that they take up less
>room on the deck.
>
>Cheers,
>John Winters
>Redwing Designs
>Specialists in Human Powered Watercraft
>http://home.ican.net/~735769/
>


Most people seem to wear the inflatable more often than the bulky foam PFD
if given a choice,
comfort seem to be the key

Dana
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