At 11:44 AM 3/19/02 -0800, Rob Robinson wrote: >Take a look at the Palm Storm 50. Lots of pockets. About $116 US >delivered. Not CG approved however. >http://www.getoutcanoeing.co.uk/acatalog/canoeing_sections.asp Looks like a nice one. I also recommended a PFD that (at least when I bought it) wasn't US Coast Guard approved, but has the equivalent Canadian approval. I feel "safer" using this PFD because it has enough pockets for the things that I would want on my body in the event of a capsize on open water, even though "technically" I could probably be cited for it if I was pulled over and they check the label.*** However, in most places I paddle one doesn't actually have to wear a USCG approved PFD, but have one on board. Carrying a cheap approved PFD and wearing the good one make me legal and safer. *** a couple of years ago at a symposium I attended a "signaling devices" session and the question was asked if anyone had ever actually had the PFD examined while on the water. There were about 40 people in the room, and I don't think *anyone* had ever been checked. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Mar 19 2002 - 12:19:47 PST
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