Re: [Paddlewise] Time for a New PFD

From: TomL <tletourn_at_maine.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2003 18:13:56 -0500
Joshua,

I like my Kokatat MsFit. It's a year old now, and it fits perfectly, has 
worn well for last 200 miles or so... several trips, and offers pinch-free 
paddling.

My only hesitation in calling it "perfect" is that I have a hard time 
turning on my strobe... I think the rear right shoulder equipment tab is a 
tad low on the PFD... reaching with one hand to screw the strobe on is an 
exercise for a determined contortionist. I started a thread here about this 
issue, but the best of the few responses was that one has to modify most 
all equipment most of the time for the perfect "fit" for the individual. I 
would guess that's right. Funny... I think that one has to be especially 
limber to unhatch the day hatch in many boats. Then try to feel around for 
what you want, pull it out, then reseal the hatch... all while you're on 
the water! Hmmm... I'm not certain the day hatches are all they're cut out 
to be.

Never a foolproof answer, is there?

Good luck!

At 09:11 AM 1/6/2003 +0200, Joshua Teitelbaum wrote:
>Dear Fellow Kayakers:
>
>My PFD has bitten the dust; basically, it is starting to rip and I'm 
>afraid the next time someone practices a "hands of God" rescue on me the 
>only thing that will come up in his -- or His -- hands is my red PFD!
>
>We have a very limited selection here is Israel, which means I have to 
>basically order from REI (and am therefore limited to what they sell -- 
>the added advantage is that my parents in the US can return it to their 
>local REI if it doesn't fit) by Internet or the British made PEAK PFD via 
>our club.
>
>I'd like opinions from anyone who has had good experience with any of 
>these specific models, particularly if you are a man who paddles with the 
>Kotatat MsFit (and are not ashamed to admit it!):


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