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How to Put on a Canoe or Kayak PFD

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How to Put on a Canoe or Kayak PFD
How to Put on a Canoe or Kayak PFD Photo © by Susan L. Sayour
At first it may seem silly to write an article on how to put on a canoe or kayak pfd. While properly wearing a kayaking or canoeing PFD would seem like a remedial task, you’d be surprised how many paddlers out there do not wear one correctly. Among the problems that canoe and kayak paddlers have with PFDs are that personal flotation devices are often too big for the wearer. Furthermore, if the straps are incorrectly tightened it can make the PFD uncomfortable to wear. This step-by-step will give you an organized way to ensure you are always wearing your PFD properly while kayaking and canoeing.

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