Any body still using Kapok? Just wondering, seems like the discussions center around COW and various composite materials.
Kapok...?
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CBA Member I was boarded by the Coast Guard while sailing on SF Bay 20 yrs. ago. They were very unhappy about the old life jackets I had on the boys. I thought the old jackets went well with my old wood boat. They said “Get something that really floats.” But, no ticket. I chucked the preservers. Now I wish I didn't.
Personally I always have thought of PFD'S as something other than a fashion statement. Brodie
B.E.Brickey
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My younger brother learned to swim by swimming every day in a kapok pfd that got heavier and heavier until he was holding it up. So those old jackets are good for more than filler. John
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tturner, I would look for yard sales, and Sea Scouts. Both tend to have a lot of old left over stuff that can be useful when utilized in ways other than the original intention.
B.E.Brickey
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I was boarded by the Coast Guard while sailing on SF Bay 20 yrs. ago. They were very unhappy about the old life jackets I had on the boys. I thought the old jackets went well with my old wood boat. They said “Get something that really floats.” But, no ticket. I chucked the preservers. Now I wish I didn't.
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I'm in the same boat as gnoahhh, Found a ratty life preserver and now have a substantial supply. The reason I asked is that I don't recall hearing about anyone using it lately.
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If you use it, this is the perfect time of year to collect it. Go find some cattail seed heads, dry them out, and strip them from the stem.
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I still use it, on the rare occasions I employ a filler. I rescued an ancient life preserver out of a dumpster 15 or so years ago which provided me with enough kapok for three lifetimes.
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