PFD

[sasha]

Well got the rear hatch taken care of. Had to sand it down to take most of the marks from the cuting wheel so with a very slight pressure it closes. Been using and old PFD but i want something that i can peddle with easier. Been looking at REI as they have 20% off right now. Any PFD that you guys would recommend?? IM not a good swimmer actualy im a bad one. Here are a few i been looking at
http://www.rei.com/product/736297

http://www.rei.com/product/767358

http://www.rei.com/product/736212

http://www.rei.com/product/802370

http://www.rei.com/product/799574

i need to make a choice no later then sunday when the 20% Sale ends.
thanks.

sasha

[Tman]

Originally Posted by sasha

Been using an old PFD but i want something that i can peddle with easier. Any PFD that you guys would recommend?? IM not a good swimmer actualy im a bad one.
sasha

That has got to be the most honest post I have ever read...

I don't have advice on any brand, hopefully more guys will chime in, I do suggest you get one that fits you snug. It's ok to get one a bit bigger, you can always cinch it tighter. As you're standing it should come to your lower rib cage (sitting in the yak it will come to your waist), make sure it has adjustable straps to snug you in not only the lower end of the PFD (quick release snaps) but the shoulder straps as well, a couple pockets in the front, side straps to snug the rib cage area, and most importantly, one that you can easily loosen if needed...and, the upper back portion makes a good headrest if ya decide to take a nap...wait, disregard that last statement.

[jorluivil]

I have the NRS Chinook, after a few minutes you forget you're wearing it.

[bigbarrels]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

I have the NRS Chinook, after a few minutes you forget you're wearing it.

X2........saved my arse once

[Durwood101]

I visited Rik down at OEX in Kearny Mesa. I was going to buy a basic PFD lifevest, but after talking to Rik, I ended up with the Fishermen by Stohlquist. It was a lot more than I wanted to spend,but it's a nice vest, and the extra pockets and areas to store stuff is a bonus out on the water. Everything is within your grasp.

[old_rookie]

Originally Posted by Durwood101

I visited Rik down at OEX in Kearny Mesa. I was going to buy a basic PFD lifevest, but after talking to Rik, I ended up with the Fishermen by Stohlquist. It was a lot more than I wanted to spend,but it's a nice vest, and the extra pockets and areas to store stuff is a bonus out on the water. Everything is within your grasp.

I did the same thing - I don't think I have the Fisherman, but it has two pockets and made by Stohlquist - is not in the way of paddling.

[romspacenut]

I was just there today and was chatting with Rick. I ended up getting the yellow Stohlquist PiSEAs.

Originally Posted by Durwood101

I visited Rik down at OEX in Kearny Mesa. I was going to buy a basic PFD lifevest, but after talking to Rik, I ended up with the Fishermen by Stohlquist. It was a lot more than I wanted to spend,but it's a nice vest, and the extra pockets and areas to store stuff is a bonus out on the water. Everything is within your grasp.

[sasha]

cool guys that two points for chinook. I also like it when someone can say that you can almost forget that you have it on. The one i used you would never forget you had it on lol keep going up so had to stop and adj it often.

Sasha

[bmercury]

ahhh you have to be a member to get the 20% off? REI has some nice looking stuff but seems very overpriced for the most part.

I have seen a lot of PFD's that seem comfortable for kayaking, I am now looking for one that will be comfortable prone paddling on a board. Tough to find. If I am going out there 2 miles on any sort of watercraft I'm not going to forgo a PFD.

[805gregg]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

I have the NRS Chinook, after a few minutes you forget you're wearing it.

Me too Chinook is great. Don't feel bad about swimming poorly, I have a friend who traveled with his wife across most of the south Pacific and she doesn't swim at all, that didn't stop her.