PFD types: http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/pfdbasics.htm Information from the USCG, to clarify the debate. In short, the regs differentiate among life jacket, buoyant vest, flotation aid, etc. I've worn a heavy, "horse collar" surplus Navy Type II Life Jacket in serious WW, and wear a Flotation Aid while sea kayaking. They have somewhat different purposes; hence, somewhat different names. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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 Aug 14 2007 - 07:40:14 PDT
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