Re: [Paddlewise] Reflective Tape

From: Steve Cramer <cramer_at_coe.uga.edu>
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 15:21:55 -0400
Elaine Harmon wrote:
> 
> Hi guys, what is this business about no reflective tape on PFD's? (Colin,
> is that a rule in the UK also?) What's the rationale? e
> 
Nothing wrong with reflective tape on PFDs. Look at the Lotus line for
examples. What's not allowed is modifications of PFDs. Coast Guard
doesn't know how the mods were done, so takes the position that any mod
is a no-no. 

Does this make much sense? No. But it's the law (or at least the regs)

Steve
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