[Paddlewise] PFD

>Geee, there wouldn't have been a problem if she had not been wearing her
pfd.
>Sorry, I couldn't resist :-))
>Scott
>So.Cal.
I recently replaced my worn out foam padded "Palm" pfd with an inflatable
"Stormy Seas". The old one had gone past its sew together-again-date, and
the cloth was looking faded and past it.
The new one is a V100, see it at http://www.stormyseas.com.au/pfd/v100.html.
I had a few pockets spread over the front of the jacket, and d-rings on the
shoulders for leashing specs and hats. So far I am very pleased. It is less
bulky than a foam block pfd, if a little heavier due to the CO2 mechanism.
It seems much less restrictive, and less prone to causing chafing under the
arms, which was a problem with the old one.
So, Scott, if you don't like pfd's, but think you'd better wear one anyway
at times, consider a less bulky inflatable. When not inflated, you might be
able to dive under breaking waves more easily.
Cheers, PT.
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