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From: Jolie Smilowicz <jolie_at_rockisland.com>
subject: [Paddlewise] new PFD
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 11:31:54 -0800
I am looking for a new PFD with LOTS of pockets on the front, where they are
easily accessible.  This would be for use in sea kayaking  only.





Anybody got a favorite or recommendation?





Jolie





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From: Rob Robinson <rob.robinson_at_tx3.net>
subject: RE: [Paddlewise] new PFD
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 11:44:03 -0800
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

Jolie Wrote:

I am looking for a new PFD with LOTS of pockets on the front, where they are
easily accessible.  This would be for use in sea kayaking  only.
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From: John Fereira <jaf30_at_cornell.edu>
subject: RE: [Paddlewise] new PFD
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 15:19:18 -0500
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.

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From: Chuck Holst <cholst_at_bitstream.net>
subject: RE: [Paddlewise] new PFD
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 15:18:38 -0600
This was formerly called the Palm 5-Pocket, I think. Anyway, I love mine, 
but where is it available in the States since Stan Chladek lost the 
franchise?

Chuck Holst

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Subject:	RE: [Paddlewise] new PFD

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


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From: Rob Robinson <rob.robinson_at_tx3.net>
subject: RE: [Paddlewise] new PFD
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 13:43:57 -0800
I ordered mine directly from getoutcanoeing in the UK.   

 Chuck wrote:
This was formerly called the Palm 5-Pocket, I think. Anyway, I love mine, 
but where is it available in the States since Stan Chladek lost the 
franchise?

Chuck Holst

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From: Shawn Baker <shawnkayak_at_yahoo.com>
subject: RE: [Paddlewise] new PFD
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 09:47:52 -0800 (PST)
Except for the West Coast Symposium several years ago when the USCG
started checking for "efficient noisemaking devices" and sent people
back to the beach if they were lacking.  I'm told the quick thinking
dealers rapidly bought out every toy and real whistle in the Port
Townsend stores.


Shawn

John Fereira wrote:
>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.

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