Re: [Paddlewise] Sospenders PFD/Tropical Paddling

From: alex <al.m_at_3web.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 14:05:19 -0700
> Cons:
> You cannot fly with the cartridges so you must locate and pay for them at
> your destination. You need 2 of them, in case you activate 1.

Yes, - this is the main reason why I haven't got one for flying south with a
foldable kayak.  In some places even a stove fuel like white gas is a
problem, - and CO2 cartidges won't be available in small hardware stores.
Another thing seems serious to me too: foam provides cushioning from
physical impact, protecting ribs, when the body is hit against the shore
rocks or anything else.  I don't know whether inflatable would provide same
cushioning when intact, but it definitely won't provide any when punctured.
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