[Paddlewise] Favorite PFD's

Funny how opinions differ on certain things. Personally, I prefer a PFD that
is completely devoid of all pockets and attachment tabs on the front. I had
one that was equipped with all that stuff and I thought it was cool ....,
until I tried to re-enter my boat while practicing rescues one night and found
that all the junk on the front snagged on the deck lines as I attempted to
re-enter the boat. I literally could not get back in. In this same vein, there
are some PFD's that have extra flotation foam in the front of the jacket (to
insure that you float face up). I also found this to be a hindrance when
trying to re-enter a swamped boat. My ideal PFD is smooth on the front, single
layer of foam in front, ample arm holes and plenty of adjusting straps for a
snug fit.


Ron Dunnington - Tropical MN 





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