I must admit that I struggled to keep my pfd on for a full trip. It was just uncomfortable. I then bought a manual operated gas pfd. I find this so comfortable and so unrestricting. I only kayak on the lakes and flat rivers. I understand that should I end up in the water I have to be concous to inflate the ped. I haven't seen you mention gas operated pfd's and wonder how you really feel about them?
So, I have a question for you. If you had a pair of shoes that was uncomfortable, would you go barefoot? Or would you try and find shoes that fit well? Find yourself a comfortable PFD. There are plenty of fatalities on lakes and slow moving rivers and most of them (80%, according to the Coast Guard) aren’t wearing PFD’s. I have a gas based PFD for sailing, that auto inflates, but it is for use on big boats, not dinghy sailing or anything like that. The US Coast Guard doesn’t consider a gas inflated PFD as a PFD unless it is inflated.
This video is two years old, but I just watched it. I always wear an inflatable PFD -lighter, cooler, and easier to store. I certainly agree that everyone should always wear a PFD, but I am a strong swimmer and have never had to inflate my PFD (that’s over 50 years of paddling). I believe more people would wear PFD’s if they chose an inflatable because it is less cumbersome. The only downside I see is the lack of storage pockets. Your opinion?
My opinion is a dangerous thing to ask….. The US Coast Guard doesn’t consider inflatables as PFD’s. My concern with inflatables is if you are unconscious you can’t inflate it - the auto inflates don’t really work for paddling. So I am not a fan. I will say it is better than having a standard PFD and not wearing it or putting it under your bungies…. So there is that. I believe more people would wear PFD’s if they took the time (and spent a little more) to find a PFD that actually fit them and their body type better.
In Canada, a PFD must be approved by one of the following agencies: Transport Canada, Canadian Coast Guard or Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Foreign visitors to Canada may bring their own PFD if it conforms to the laws of their country (taken from the official Transport Canada website).
As someone who was born & raised on Long Island and has since moved out west (first outside San Diego and now just outside Portland, OR) I can attest to the lack of anything that resembles a New York bagel (and pizza for that matter). I'm sorry... you were talking about PFD's. :)
@@AdventureOtaku there are 'some' places that are 'close', but not the same. Apizza Scholls and Dimos (Connecticut style) are good. And Thank You for your channel. As a new paddler & former Scoutmaster I thoroughly enjoy watching your take on kayaking and the outdoors in general.
Really good presentation on pfds. Thank you!
THanks for watching!
I must admit that I struggled to keep my pfd on for a full trip. It was just uncomfortable. I then bought a manual operated gas pfd. I find this so comfortable and so unrestricting. I only kayak on the lakes and flat rivers. I understand that should I end up in the water I have to be concous to inflate the ped.
I haven't seen you mention gas operated pfd's and wonder how you really feel about them?
So, I have a question for you. If you had a pair of shoes that was uncomfortable, would you go barefoot? Or would you try and find shoes that fit well? Find yourself a comfortable PFD. There are plenty of fatalities on lakes and slow moving rivers and most of them (80%, according to the Coast Guard) aren’t wearing PFD’s. I have a gas based PFD for sailing, that auto inflates, but it is for use on big boats, not dinghy sailing or anything like that. The US Coast Guard doesn’t consider a gas inflated PFD as a PFD unless it is inflated.
This video is two years old, but I just watched it. I always wear an inflatable PFD -lighter, cooler, and easier to store. I certainly agree that everyone should always wear a PFD, but I am a strong swimmer and have never had to inflate my PFD (that’s over 50 years of paddling). I believe more people would wear PFD’s if they chose an inflatable because it is less cumbersome. The only downside I see is the lack of storage pockets. Your opinion?
My opinion is a dangerous thing to ask….. The US Coast Guard doesn’t consider inflatables as PFD’s. My concern with inflatables is if you are unconscious you can’t inflate it - the auto inflates don’t really work for paddling. So I am not a fan. I will say it is better than having a standard PFD and not wearing it or putting it under your bungies…. So there is that. I believe more people would wear PFD’s if they took the time (and spent a little more) to find a PFD that actually fit them and their body type better.
In Canada, a PFD must be approved by one of the following agencies: Transport Canada, Canadian Coast Guard or Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Foreign visitors to Canada may bring their own PFD if it conforms to the laws of their country (taken from the official Transport Canada website).
Thanks Paul! Thanks for stopping by!
As someone who was born & raised on Long Island and has since moved out west (first outside San Diego and now just outside Portland, OR) I can attest to the lack of anything that resembles a New York bagel (and pizza for that matter). I'm sorry... you were talking about PFD's. :)
You are so right. Though I feel like I got real pizza in Portland once…
@@AdventureOtaku there are 'some' places that are 'close', but not the same. Apizza Scholls and Dimos (Connecticut style) are good. And Thank You for your channel. As a new paddler & former Scoutmaster I thoroughly enjoy watching your take on kayaking and the outdoors in general.
Thanks for watching! May the gods smiles on you and help you find a bagel!
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Thanks Will!