Greetings to all,

I need to purchase several PFDs for myself and family members to be used primarily at fresh water lakes in the Southeast. What are your recommendations on the Sospenders (e.g. Sport and Scout models) inflatable vests? I have tried PFDs from Lotus, MTI, Stearns and found them to be bulky, stiff, hot and uncomforable to wear. Are the Extrasport Crusin and Contour vests more comfortable to wear? Do cat sailors wear these vests during the hot summer months? I would be much more inclined to wear an inflatable vest.

When you sail off the beach, are you allowed to wear type III PFDs or should you have Type II vests? What type of vests do the sailors of the Tybee races wear?