Re: [Paddlewise] PFD Fit and function.

Michael Neverdosky wrote:
> 
> I don't think we are going to get everyone to run out and
> replace their spray skirts and PFDs right away, but why not
> a simple strap that will be worn under the spray skirt and
> will attach to the PFD to hold it in position?
> 
> I will try some experiments as soon as I get the chance.
> 
> One concern in the USA is that any modifications to a PFD
> void the Coast Guard approval.
> One way around this would be an attachment that does not change
> the PFD at all but only wraps through an opening of the PFD, like
> arm/neck opening, i.e. around the shoulder strap.
> 
> Something to think about.
> 
> BTW I am in full agreement about the value of the croch strap.
> When wearing a nylon spray skirt the PFD slides very easily,
> over a neoprene skirt it is not so much of a problem.

I think I would have a bit of a problem inhaling having the skirt on top
of my pfd- it doesn't seem to ride up that much with the double waist
strap system of my Lotus anyway.  Would a couple of well placed bits of
velcro on the inside of the pfd attatching to the sprayskirt work?

gabriel
> 
> michael
> 
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