polo PFD regulations, is this ok?

[mike1982]

apart from the need for there to be padding front back and side is there any regulation for the thickness of the foam or floation
im just curious as i was surfing the web looking at a few PFD's and came across this PFD "supplement" i guess you could call it
ive attached a photo and if you want a better look here is the page

http://www.outdoorplay.com/store/Product3.0.asp?DeptID=310&SKU=PLY_NSAGS

safety and thickness aside it looks looks like a pretty cool top which would be nice to paddle in as it would move freely with you and not restrict your paddling

[Lil' Juno]

Would it be slightly restrictive when it comes to throwing? Too much padding across the back of the shoulders?

[TheMasterG]

Wow, very interesting PFD design there. Could be great if it was legal and allowed enough movement - here's the Body Protection Rule (http://www.canoepolo.com/forum/rules.php?rules=rules_item_icf_appendix_2#rules_ru les_item_icf_appendix_2_8)

[vashti]

The extra padding across the back of the shoulders could help those of us with rotator cuff problems, providing more stability and support when throwing.