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I may be guiding in Canada and I would need to have a Canadian Approved PFD. Currently, I have a Green Jacket does anyone know if it is CCG approved? I have searched all over the internet and couldn't find anything.

Thanks,
John

I ve seen the astral green jacket in stores here (Ontario)... I would assume that it would be approved then.

it was approved in Canada before it was approved in the US

Just got an email from astral and the Green Jacket is not approved in Canada. They said that they are working on it, but if I am guiding in Canada I should buy from another company.

John

Thanks for the clarification, not sure where I got that info from. perhaps I was thinking about the Kokatat vest

I am assuming that American's test pfds too... I ve seen a bunch of guides and instructors wearing that vest up hear regardless of weather its approved... If you like the vest, I d say go for it...

Astrals are sold in BC -- I guess it's possible to buy / sell products without approval from the Authorities.

But John is wise to pay attention to 'approval' as he will be using his jacket professionally.

It ain't about avoiding drowning -- it's about avoiding litigation. . .

Rick