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 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
>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 I would use a Stormy Seas http://www.stormyseas.com/vests.html inflatable short vest with Maximum Buoyancy: 21 lbs. But I would also keep my foam vest on the back deck incase I come to a situation where it would be needed. I know all about the what if's about a inflatable but if you are wearing one when you would not be wearing a foam one you are still better off. with a puff or two of are it will help float you till you pull the cord. No it would not float you face up with a couple of puffs but you stand a chance if you are conscious to orally inflate or pull the cord. It would be better than nothing. Dana *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
At 09:26 AM 10/7/98 -0400, you wrote: >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. > >Thnks, > >Bill Leonhardt >_________________________________ I purchased a Stormy Seas Short Vest (model SV100). You can contact stormy seas at their web site, and request a video and catalogue of their products. They also have a toll-free phone number, and are quite knowledgeable at answering questions I own a Transport Canada approved PFD as well, but like the SV100 as it is compact, therefore easy to store, is light, therefore I don't mind wearing it, even in 80 degree summer air temperatures. I have never needed to inflate the vest via the cylinder, but if I venture out on a windy day, can orally inflate the unit, assuming that a dip may be imminent. I do orally inflate from time to time to check for leaks, but find that the material stands up well. I bring two spare cylinders when on multi-day trips, and have purchased Aquaseal in the event of a puncture of the vest. Rick British Columbia, Canada *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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