Need a PFD for a big guy... What do you like? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lacofdfireman · 01-03-2011, 05:40 PM

6'4 250lber looking for a good PFD.. Problem is I will need to order online so won't be able to try on prior. I live to far from everwhere to actually go in and try one on. Besided when I have had the chance to go try one on most places don't even have one for my size, they all say they will have to order. Well I can order one on my own. So what do you have that you like? The Ski boat PFD I have been using needs to be replaced with a more specific Fishing and Kayak PFD..

WahooUSMA · 01-03-2011, 07:07 PM

Go to OEX...I am 6-3, 270 and use the NRS XX Large PDF. Fits me perfectly and is really comfortable. Totally set up for fishing. Can't go wrong.

lacofdfireman · 01-03-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by WahooUSMA

Go to OEX...I am 6-3, 270 and use the NRS XX Large PDF. Fits me perfectly and is really comfortable. Totally set up for fishing. Can't go wrong.

It's about a 3hr drive for me to go to OEX. Last time I was there they didn't have any XXL's so that is another reason I would like to mail order. I could order through OEX though. Do you remember which NRS PFD it is? Thanks...

wiredantz · 01-03-2011, 10:27 PM

I bought this one from OEX store. They don't have them online, but they do sell it in their stores.

http://thewildernessreview.com/306/mti-adventurewear-comp-iii-pfd-review/

I am 260lb 6ft guy and this one fits me.

Fiskadoro · 01-04-2011, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by lacofdfireman

6'4 250lber looking for a good PFD.. Problem is I will need to order online so won't be able to try on prior. I live to far from everwhere to actually go in and try one on. Besided when I have had the chance to go try one on most places don't even have one for my size, they all say they will have to order.....

I have an extrasport Osprey

Sizing is as follows:
XS/SM fits 33 to 39 inch chest size
M/L fits 40 to 45 inch chest size
XL/XXL fits 46 to 56 inch chest size

I personally have the M/L and I'm 6'2" 185 pounds and wear a 44 Carhart and the thing is plenty big on me, huge in fact.

I'd say that the XL/XXL would probably fit you fine.

Here it is on sale for $50..
http://www.jaxmercantile.com/product...roductid=66690

Here's one on ebay for $79..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...024#vi-content

It's good to have protection that fits right.

With that in mind if anyone has a good source for prophylactics "for a big guy"

rogersmith · 01-04-2011, 08:47 AM

I like my NRS Chinook

Jimmyz123 · 01-04-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lacofdfireman

6'4 250lber looking for a good PFD.. Problem is I will need to order online so won't be able to try on prior. I live to far from everwhere to actually go in and try one on. Besided when I have had the chance to go try one on most places don't even have one for my size, they all say they will have to order. Well I can order one on my own. So what do you have that you like? The Ski boat PFD I have been using needs to be replaced with a more specific Fishing and Kayak PFD..

http://http://www.cabelas.com/produc...h-All Products

Someone already posted this one, but it's a nice vest.
http://www.basspro.com/Extrasport-Os...73706/-1223645

bigbarrels · 01-04-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rogersmith

I like my NRS Chinook

x2

lacofdfireman · 01-04-2011, 10:57 AM

Anyone familiar with the MTI PFD''s? They have a few fishing PfD's that look good. I have been searching for some NRS Chinook in a color other than orange and can't find one. I will keep looking though. The MTI's look nice though...

mermaidhunter · 01-04-2011, 11:23 AM

picked up an nrs chinook from oex during the black friday sale, and its great. only comes in 2 colors the hi-vis orange and the green.

Siebler · 01-04-2011, 11:47 AM

The most popular PFD we do for bigger guys is the Chinook. In fact its the most popular period,

The XXL Chinnok has a chest of up to 50"

Also the Fisherman from Stohlquist in the universal Plus size will extend to a chest of 54". This PFD is a little better design as the shoulders are neoprene making the pfd more comfortable.

We are stocking the new MTI F-Spec's as well. They are great looking PFD's but the largest chest size we have in stock is 46" on the lg/xl size (not sure if they have a larger size, but we dont have them in stock).

If you have any questions or want to order a PFD feel free to give me a call at the shop 866-587-2990. Ill even give you 10% off the PFD.

bellcon · 01-04-2011, 04:28 PM

lacofdfireman,

I'm 6'-4" 250lbs

and I have the XXL Chinnok fits great... easy to paddle with

Just go to OEK or have them ship you one
You will have no regrets

Iceman · 01-06-2011, 09:10 AM

I have 1 of the XXL Chinook in olive

SGV Rookie · 01-07-2011, 02:15 PM

I am 6 foot 250 and the NRS chinook xxl is perfect. Call up and or any oex and order one. You will be happy

lacofdfireman · 01-07-2011, 07:16 PM

Thanks for all the replies everyone. I am at work for the next few days but my son called me and said I had a package delivered today from OEX. Andy hooked me up with a NRS Chinook. Should be just what I need. Thanks again for all the help everyone and especially all the guys from OEX. You know who you are.. Thanks again.

Fiskadoro · 01-07-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I have 1 of the XXL Chinook in olive

Andy come through again...

01-03-2011, 05:40 PM	#1
lacofdfireman Junior Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 23	Need a PFD for a big guy... What do you like? 6'4 250lber looking for a good PFD.. Problem is I will need to order online so won't be able to try on prior. I live to far from everwhere to actually go in and try one on. Besided when I have had the chance to go try one on most places don't even have one for my size, they all say they will have to order. Well I can order one on my own. So what do you have that you like? The Ski boat PFD I have been using needs to be replaced with a more specific Fishing and Kayak PFD..

01-03-2011, 07:07 PM	#2
WahooUSMA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 753	NRS Go to OEX...I am 6-3, 270 and use the NRS XX Large PDF. Fits me perfectly and is really comfortable. Totally set up for fishing. Can't go wrong. __________________ GO ARMY BEAT NAVY! Bad decisions make great stories!

01-04-2011, 11:47 AM	#11
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	The most popular PFD we do for bigger guys is the Chinook. In fact its the most popular period, The XXL Chinnok has a chest of up to 50" Also the Fisherman from Stohlquist in the universal Plus size will extend to a chest of 54". This PFD is a little better design as the shoulders are neoprene making the pfd more comfortable. We are stocking the new MTI F-Spec's as well. They are great looking PFD's but the largest chest size we have in stock is 46" on the lg/xl size (not sure if they have a larger size, but we dont have them in stock). If you have any questions or want to order a PFD feel free to give me a call at the shop 866-587-2990. Ill even give you 10% off the PFD. __________________ CJ Siebler

01-04-2011, 04:28 PM	#12
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	lacofdfireman, I'm 6'-4" 250lbs and I have the XXL Chinnok fits great... easy to paddle with Just go to OEK or have them ship you one You will have no regrets __________________

01-06-2011, 09:10 AM	#13
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	I have 1 of the XXL Chinook in olive __________________

01-03-2011, 10:27 PM	#4
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	I bought this one from OEX store. They don't have them online, but they do sell it in their stores. http://thewildernessreview.com/306/mti-adventurewear-comp-iii-pfd-review/ I am 260lb 6ft guy and this one fits me.

01-04-2011, 08:47 AM	#6
rogersmith Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 465	I like my NRS Chinook

01-04-2011, 10:57 AM	#9
lacofdfireman Junior Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 23	Anyone familiar with the MTI PFD''s? They have a few fishing PfD's that look good. I have been searching for some NRS Chinook in a color other than orange and can't find one. I will keep looking though. The MTI's look nice though...

01-04-2011, 11:23 AM	#10
mermaidhunter Junior Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC IE Posts: 29	picked up an nrs chinook from oex during the black friday sale, and its great. only comes in 2 colors the hi-vis orange and the green.

01-07-2011, 02:15 PM	#14
SGV Rookie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 89	NRS I am 6 foot 250 and the NRS chinook xxl is perfect. Call up and or any oex and order one. You will be happy

01-07-2011, 07:16 PM	#15
lacofdfireman Junior Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 23	Thanks for all the replies everyone. I am at work for the next few days but my son called me and said I had a package delivered today from OEX. Andy hooked me up with a NRS Chinook. Should be just what I need. Thanks again for all the help everyone and especially all the guys from OEX. You know who you are.. Thanks again.