>>>I've been browsing PFDs (got a foot of snow today, there isn't much else to do) and was wondering all of your opinions on which is better. I've only ever used a front zipper, but my curiosity is getting the better of me. Is there some advantage either system, or is it just personal preferance/comfort? IIRC, the side zipper came about when the choices were the standard front zipper pfd and the "Squirt" style pfd for whitewater, which was a pullover without a zipper. It meant that the pfd had to loosened and adjusted every time you put it on. Then somebody had the idea of putting a side zipper on it. As time went by, the Squirt pattern became more common... *************************************************************************** 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 Feb 18 2003 - 07:14:10 PST
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