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From: Steven Jarvis <sjarvis_at_dicksonstreet.com>
subject: [Paddlewise] Request for PFD recommendations
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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From: Sisler, Clyde <Clyde.Sisler_at_wang.com>
subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Request for PFD recommendations
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 10:03:41 -0500
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"

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I recently purchased the Lotus Rio Grande.  If I remember correctly, the Rio
Grande, a white water jacket, was upgraded with some doodads to become the
Strait Jacket.  Since I didn't really want the extra stuff and didn't want
to spend the extra $20+, I went with the Rio Grande.  I also got it on sale
for $20 off.

I'm also a 44" (ain't gonna talk none about the waist) and have plenty of
play in the straps.

There is a new (to me) Lotus Touring pfd called Locean
(http://www.lotusdesigns.com/tour.html) for women.  This is an upgrade from
the Lola.
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