[Paddlewise] Request for PFD recommendations

From: Steven Jarvis <sjarvis_at_dicksonstreet.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 12:58:30 -0600
PaddleWisers,

I'm in the market for a touring PFD. I have a Lotus Sherman that I've been
wearing in whitewater and touring. I much prefer touring and don't plan to
whitewater paddle that much in the future (not enough time to paddle my
touring boat, flyfish, and paddle whitewater much), so I'd like to get a
touring-style PFD.

I've tried on the Lotus Locean and Strait jacket. Both seemed comfortable
and full of bells and whistles. I'm really barrel-chested (44" chest, 34"
waist), and I've tried some PFDs (mostly rodeo/whitewater-style from
Stohlquist and Extrasport) that didn't fit as well as the Lotus PFDs. Are
there any one brands/models out there that I should try, too? I'd like
something with some pockets, as I tend to carry all sorts of crap with me,
especially when I'm flyfishing from my boat (which is a LOT of fun, if
you've never tried it!).

Thanks,

Steve


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Steven Jarvis
sjarvis_at_dicksonstreet.com
Fayetteville, Arkansas USA
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