I am a fan of the Stormy Seas inflatable flotation vests originally created for Alaskan commercial fishermen. They can be inflated instantly by pulling a lanyard that activates a CO2 cartridge or inflated orally to any degree desired. My vest is excellent for paddling - short waist, large arm openings, you forget you are wearing it when it's uninflated. It was designed to not get in the way of work so those commercial fishermen would wear it. Mine has three good sized pockets for carrying items plus a large "sleeve" across the back you can stuff things into. I too carry emergency gear when paddling and use a fanny pack rotated around in front - works well for me, though like Rev. Bob I sometimes wonder if all this will really float. Just kidding. The Stormy Seas inflatable vests were not USCG approved last time I saw a report on USCG approved inflatables. Does anyone know the latest? The overall quality of the vests is excellent. They are tough and well made. I am using my second one and could not be more pleased. Bob Shipman Houston *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Dec 11 1999 - 09:43:50 PST
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