tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1698934422845504727.post8276441708908723136..comments2024-03-12T03:36:03.389-04:00Comments on ACA Water Blog: The Latest on Changes to PFD Type ClassificationsACA | Canoe - Kayak - SUP - Raft - Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10168285546445516069noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1698934422845504727.post-23605084130423152882016-03-07T15:03:47.178-05:002016-03-07T15:03:47.178-05:00This change has been initiated by the USCG, and is...This change has been initiated by the USCG, and is a move supported by the boating community (including motorized boating). The new classification system will allow for more innovative lifejacket designs which will inevitably be more comfortable, more enticing to boaters, eventually produce lower cost points, keep boaters within the law, and save lives. The current coding system is unique to the US only; a simplification of the coding system will reduce confusion and bring the US, Candada, and eventually the European Union into alignment. This alignment will allow for a reduced user cost due to the fact that manufacturers won't be forced to make products unique to the US market only. Until the time arrives that the USCG releases these new coding icons and wording, boaters should abide by the current standards/types; follow the directions on the lifejacket label to remain in compliance with local and federal laws.Kelsey.Bracewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087172372137182410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1698934422845504727.post-60417217260112359162016-03-07T13:07:44.857-05:002016-03-07T13:07:44.857-05:00The change will require states to change their law...The change will require states to change their laws and will be resisted as another unfunded mandate. I will wait till I see the new wording to comment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00078703544791181212noreply@blogger.com