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Re: PFD thoughts
Reply #20 - Jul 25th, 2011 at 1:32pm
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"scoff 1 (skf, skôf)
v. scoffed, scoff·ing, scoffs
v.tr.
To mock at or treat with derision.
v.intr.
To show or express derision or scorn.
n.
An expression of derision or scorn."


hell, I scoff at everybody, whether they are wearing thier grey pfd or not...........
  
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Reply #21 - Jul 28th, 2011 at 6:35pm
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Oh woe, oh sadness for being scoffed and I am not even a liberal, and I have fallen out of the shower(small) thankfully since I wasn't wearing a helmet I landed outside on the carpet, nope it wasn't the scotch or even the Irish just the revenue I generate me thinks.

Wow, like preacher i use the kayak style, they are all the comfort I can afford.

Giving some thought to the MI bite, thanks for the info might come in handy some day but it won't due to my inability to read or because I won't be wearing the other seatbelt since I am headed that way, but not in a dang yak.

I don't understand all this hubbub.... they float yah or the corpse, they're stylist, keep yah warm, provide more protection from the blisters on the back and shoulders, great ass pad for lunch, handy for a nap after lunch, good protection for a bear bite, and a long with all the multi-use functionality they work over and over again; more than ya can say about those government mandated air bags.
  
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Reply #22 - Jul 28th, 2011 at 6:41pm
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On another note: I would be watching for the birds rather than a colored piece of clothing. Just Sayin and yes it makes me sad!
  
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Re: PFD thoughts
Reply #23 - Jul 28th, 2011 at 6:53pm
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"they work over and over again; more than ya can say about those government mandated air bags."

up to a point, that's so - and for people here, hardly an issue, but pfd's can and some do lose thier bouyancy over time


a bit anecdotal and not scientific, but .....

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Reply #24 - Jul 28th, 2011 at 6:57pm
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Everything breaks down doesn't it!
  
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Reply #25 - Jul 29th, 2011 at 12:14pm
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"Everything breaks down doesn't it!"

yep - noticeing that on a personal level too.

I was just giving people who worry about stuff like that  something to worry about, in case thy'd run out of other stuff to worry about.
  
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Reply #26 - Jul 29th, 2011 at 3:53pm
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They definitely will wear out/lose bouyancy over time.  How long depends on the type of foam, exposure to heat & UV, and how you use it.  That being said, most outfitters don't buy new ones as often as they buy canoes.
  
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Reply #27 - Jul 29th, 2011 at 6:23pm
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Been following this with interest.  I'm in the group that doesn't usually wear a PFD - but I'm always in a group and have always been in Quetico when water was not especially cold and I could easily be in it for long time. No that I'm trying solo in a month,  I've sort of been thinking that I might want to wear a PFD.  My primary objection has been how hot and sweaty they make me, but then I've only ever had the basic Stearns vest. Someone point me to better choices?   Hoping I can avoid the $200+ variety that inflate but they may be the answer for comfort.  Thanks.
  
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Reply #28 - Jul 29th, 2011 at 8:46pm
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Not that I am recommending any one brand, there are lots of kayak style PFD manufacturers out there due to the popularity of that paddle sport right now; I run a Stohlquist and have been happy with it including its construction and fit. Ran a "Stern" before and I am amazed(if I can remember that far back) at how much cooler it is and then there is the mobility and fit!

Sorry, this might seem off topic but we're here The heat/hot thing is maybe the really hiccup in this area. Being over heated plan sucks and is really pretty hard on yah; just as bad cold or worse in my book. Acclimation makes all the difference in the world. I am in the heat everyday, no AC at home either; I am acclimated. For those that get AC'd everyday all day your not. So dawning another layer when your hot and not use to the work gets yah hotter; go swimming, wet a bandana and put on the your neck, drink the water, and don't forget to practice the wet entry especially if your soloing.

Oh yah PFDs are usually on sale at the end of the season.

I wonder if the folks that didn't come home this year practiced their wet entry?
  
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Re: PFD thoughts
Reply #29 - Jul 29th, 2011 at 8:57pm
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the mind reels - what a drag it is
  
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