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From: <Gypsykayak_at_aol.com>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Re: Inflatable PFDs (was Safety in Recreational Kayaks)
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 13:54:02 -0400
Has anyone seen/used a Stormy Seas inflatable?  www.stormyseas.com

you can request an excellent video....

Stearns' inflatable Sospenders are USCG approved (Wes has a waist to chest ratio problem; suffice it to say that I would look pretty funny (like when I fasten my backpack's sternum straps)with two blue tubes running down my er.. port and starboard "fronts" - especially since they would invariably slip).  Anyone here use the sospenders?

Anway, stormy seas say they are not seeking CG approval because they believe that their inflatable clothing is an additional safety measure.   

Please check out the vest and let me know what you think.  It's about $105 and I'd love to have one for those hot days in 2'of river water when I'm the only one wearing a PFD and feel guilty as hell when I take it off.

I like the Ultralight vest, but since I'm only 5'0" would I be better with the shorty one with pockets?

sandy kramer
miami
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From: Wes Boyd <boydwe_at_dmci.net>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Re: Inflatable PFDs (was Safety in Recreational Kayaks)
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 16:33:46
At 01:54 PM 4/23/02 -0400, Gypsykayak_at_aol.com wrote:
>Has anyone seen/used a Stormy Seas inflatable?  www.stormyseas.com

(snip) 
>
>Please check out the vest and let me know what you think.  It's about $105
and I'd love to have one for those hot days in 2'of river water when I'm
the only one wearing a PFD and feel guilty as hell when I take it off.
Looks like it would still be pretty warm in those conditions, but ought to
be better than an inch of foam. Interesting concept they've got there;
there's some intriguing stuff for cooler conditions.

-- Wes

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From: Dave Gorjup <dgorjup_at_cox.net>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Re: Inflatable PFDs (was Safety in Recreational Kayaks)
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 17:55:42 -0400
Sandy,
Thanks for that URL. All three of the vests look inviting. I fell in love 
with the thought of the Expedition Vest with all the pockets and d-rings. 
They told me it's $120. They also told me that if a local dealer doesn't 
have them in stock that Seattle Marine ( www.seamar.com ) has a liberal 
return policy.
Dave G.
Poquoson, Va

At 13:54 4/23/02, Gypsykayak_at_aol.com wrote:
>Has anyone seen/used a Stormy Seas inflatable?  www.stormyseas.com
>
>you can request an excellent video....

<snip>

>sandy kramer
>miami
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