Craig wrote: >>>>>> In a similar vein, some 30 years (or so, but who's counting?) lifejackets > were not called PFDs and mostly filled with kapok which is a natural > substance obtained from certain trees that can get waterlogged and lose > buoyancy over time when exposed to water. > You would think that using a substance which can become waterlogged as the primary buoyancy for a device that is intended to be used in water might negate some of its useful properties. You would, apparently, be wrong. At least in bureaucratic terms. Testing has shown that it retains buoyancy "long enough". Since these things are all but unreachable on most ships I suppose the question is moot anyway.<<<<<<<<< I believe Kapok is the commercial name for the fluff from a cattail going to seed. I believe that in Kapok PFD's the Kapok is contained inside a sealed vinyl pouch (at least when they are new). The Type I (May West) PFD's are usually stored under the seats on ferries. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I thought Kapok was the stuff found between the ears of most law makers, legislators, bilingual regulation writers, and over-zealous law enforcement providers. I'm sorry, but I also don't know what the French word is for Kapok. DL PS Rob, of real concern is the state of our rivers and watersheds. Those in a governing position who effectively control stewardship, unfortunately, also have waterlogged buoyancy material between the ears in many cases: http://wwf.ca/conservation/freshwater/riversatrisk.cfm Doug Lloyd Craig wrote: >>>>>> In a similar vein, some 30 years (or so, but who's counting?) lifejackets > were not called PFDs and mostly filled with kapok which is a natural > substance obtained from certain trees that can get waterlogged and lose > buoyancy over time when exposed to water. > You would think that using a substance which can become waterlogged as the primary buoyancy for a device that is intended to be used in water might negate some of its useful properties. You would, apparently, be wrong. At least in bureaucratic terms. Testing has shown that it retains buoyancy "long enough". Since these things are all but unreachable on most ships I suppose the question is moot anyway.<<<<<<<<< I believe Kapok is the commercial name for the fluff from a cattail going to seed. I believe that in Kapok PFD's the Kapok is contained inside a sealed vinyl pouch (at least when they are new). The Type I (May West) PFD's are usually stored under the seats on ferries. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I thought Kapok was the sound your M-16 makes when you fire it off at 3 am. BRC Quoting Doug Lloyd <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca>: > I thought Kapok was the stuff found between the ears of most law makers, > legislators, bilingual regulation writers, and over-zealous law enforcement > providers. I'm sorry, but I also don't know what the French word is for > Kapok. > > DL *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
If your firing your M-16 at 3 AM it's more like Biddda-bap-bap-bap, Biddda-bap,Biddda-bap, Biddda-bap-bap-bap. Greg Dunlap Santa Rosa, CA 38.28.40.80 N -122.45.16.25 W 157 feet above sea level blackey_at_sonic.net Vietnam Security Police Life Member 361 366th SPS K-9 Association Webmaster Da Nang, RVN TET 1968 - TET 1969 Blackie 129X -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net]On Behalf Of Bradford R. Crain Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 6:28 PM To: Doug Lloyd Cc: 'MATT MARINER BROZE'; 'Paddlewise' Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Kapok I thought Kapok was the sound your M-16 makes when you fire it off at 3 am. BRC Quoting Doug Lloyd <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca>: > I thought Kapok was the stuff found between the ears of most law makers, > legislators, bilingual regulation writers, and over-zealous law enforcement > providers. I'm sorry, but I also don't know what the French word is for > Kapok. > > DL *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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