PFD Chest Harnesses (aka Rescue PFDs) for Whitewater Paddlers

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[@patlorch8478]

Great episode.

[@tylertastemaker]

Next year I'm taking the IFR class for sure, hope you're teaching Mark.

[@olivergeddes-vg4hc]

Good to know, I have always wondered what the effect was with the different positioning of the chest harness on the PFD.

[@Supersum121]

Hey, great information! Would you consider doing a PFD review for rafting/kayaking/rescue/etc. similar to the throw bag review from April? Thanks!

[@GearGarageTV]

That's a good idea but a tough one to do. I'll think about it more.

[@MarkHirstRaftGuideTraining]

Good eyes ! Mason is wearing an Astral serpent pfd it was a remake of the HF serpant. Designed by Allan Ellard in the 90s. As far as I am aware it was only made for the European market

[@prakowski14]

What PFD is Mason wearing there?

[@MarkHirstRaftGuideTraining]

Hi Northern. Are you referring to the loop stitched into the front of the Astral green vest? If so the answer is no the webbing loop is not tested for working at height.

[@northernAT]

What about the harnesses with front srwn webbing harnesses, are they 'rated' for work at height? (eg rappelling into a canyon?).