RE: [Paddlewise] How Would You: Change to. . . .PFD

From: Wes Boyd <boydwe_at_dmci.net>
Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 15:01:06
At 02:24 PM 8/21/00 EDT, FoldingBoats_at_aol.com wrote:

>Which kind of inflatible do you use? Is it only ripcord activiated or is
there an automatic inflation feature also?

The West Marine logoed SOSspender, of the Type III persuasion, mouth or
ripcord activated.  There is a Type I inflatable available, at considerably
more price, with safety harness involved -- but doesn't seem very
applicable for my purposes.  It's not the ideal thing for all conditions,
but is useful in conditions where I find a regular PFD excessively hot and
constrictive.

Your mileage may vary -- but remember that it's you doing the risk
assessment for yourself.

-- Wes



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