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Originally Posted by shore things
Top-Water, I didn't see any information pertaining to the shortcomings of CO2 inflated vests in coldwater conditions in the two links you posted. Did I overlook that information or is there another place that you would recommend I go to for info?
Thanks.
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I seen the information about the cold water inflation problems at a couple of different places. One that stuck out was this kayaking forum in PA.
http://www.kayak-anglers.com/forum/t...d-cold-weather
Also mentioned here with little more science in the answer. A little ways down the page. I was not aware that the cold (could/would) affect the inflation that much.
http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/082000c.htm
So What's the Catch?
3) Cold weather adversely affects the operation of these PFDs. While the CO2 cartridge will fully inflate the vest most of the year, in extremely cold temperatures the same amount of gas will not expand to the same volume, reducing the vest’s buoyancy.
Sorry should have maybe included these links in the earlier post.
