In a message dated 12/11/99 9:44:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, SHIPMANBW_at_aol.com writes: > 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. Have you tried swimming any distance in surf or seas (such as trying to catch a drifting boat) with the SS vest? How about rescues and rolls? They are very compact, but I worry about the bulkiness. They are designed to float you face up without a lot of activity and also don't provide much body armor or insulation. I'm very interested in hearing your experiences. > The Stormy Seas inflatable vests were not USCG approved last time I saw a > report on USCG approved inflatables. Does anyone know the latest? > Don't know about SS, but others are now available which are CG Approved. Harold *************************************************************************** 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 Sun Dec 12 1999 - 07:50:26 PST
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