Last November, at the Hobie 16 Worlds, Race Official Matt Bounds inspected and 'passed' my PFD, and commented that the 'date of manufacture' (as stamped on the certification label) was Dec 2010, which meant that the 'life' of my PFD was nearing its end. (Typically a 10 year lifespan).
So this past weekend, we went shopping. On PFD's made by MEC, Kokotat and Stolquist, all I can find is 'Lot #' or similar. No dates.
When we attend HCANA and similar regatta's, how can we 'prove' that my new PFD is less than 10 years old?
Later today, I will try and do a Google search on the manufacturers' web sites to see if there is any data there.
The Sales Person shared with us that the 'new' standard is for buoyancy of 15 lbs, up from the prior 11 lbs. That data is on the label, but not the date of manufacture.
_________________ 2015 H16, with spin, SOLD 1989 Hobie SX18 Sail # 1947 "In Theory..." 'Only two things are infinite, the universe, and human stupidity. But I'm not sure about the former.'
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