PFD Preferences? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sdspeed · 01-27-2013, 09:04 AM

So, is there any consensus on a quality, comfortable PFD that works better than most on kayaks. Specifically one that would be worn by a paddler?

bigbarrels · 01-27-2013, 09:57 AM

This one is comfortable and it works

I'm on my second one

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...fd-life/Detail

Iceman · 01-27-2013, 11:45 AM

The NRS Chinook is my favorite and the one I use.

janines.fishtales@cox.net · 01-27-2013, 12:00 PM

Yeah. Mine makes me look like a turtle. I know you guys don't care about looks, but chicks make fashion statements!

Janine

YakMedic · 01-27-2013, 12:06 PM

I'm a fan of the Stohlquist Fisherman PFD. I've heard some good things about the NRS Chinook and will probably give it a try for my next vest.

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...man-PFD/Detail

PAL · 01-27-2013, 12:17 PM

From a paddler's perspective, look at Kokatat's Bahia Tour. Highest quality outer shell for durability, good fit, a high back that works well with sit-on-top seats, low profile in front (no bulky pockets to get in the way if you have to climb back on).

I also like the Extrasport Pro Caster. The only thing fishy about it is the name. This is really a rebranded no-nonsense high performance paddling PFD. Excellent fit.

And one more vote for the Stohlquist Fisherman, a little bit of the best of both worlds. When the storage pockets are closed, it's clean and sleek. High quality too.

01-27-2013, 09:04 AM	#1
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	PFD Preferences? So, is there any consensus on a quality, comfortable PFD that works better than most on kayaks. Specifically one that would be worn by a paddler?

01-27-2013, 09:57 AM	#2
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	This one is comfortable and it works I'm on my second one http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...fd-life/Detail __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

01-27-2013, 11:45 AM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	The NRS Chinook is my favorite and the one I use. __________________

01-27-2013, 12:06 PM	#5
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	I'm a fan of the Stohlquist Fisherman PFD. I've heard some good things about the NRS Chinook and will probably give it a try for my next vest. http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...man-PFD/Detail

01-27-2013, 12:17 PM	#6
PAL Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 754	From a paddler's perspective, look at Kokatat's Bahia Tour. Highest quality outer shell for durability, good fit, a high back that works well with sit-on-top seats, low profile in front (no bulky pockets to get in the way if you have to climb back on). I also like the Extrasport Pro Caster. The only thing fishy about it is the name. This is really a rebranded no-nonsense high performance paddling PFD. Excellent fit. And one more vote for the Stohlquist Fisherman, a little bit of the best of both worlds. When the storage pockets are closed, it's clean and sleek. High quality too.