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Kayak bros (and bro-ettes) What kind of PFD do you use?
Posted on 4/29/14 at 10:25 am
Posted on 4/29/14 at 10:25 am
I've got an old cheap orange one right now to strap to the yak, which I will never where when on the water, so it's not really doing me much good.
To be honest I probably would end up not wearing any vest style PFD while actually fishing, I kinda hate them, only wear them in the big boat when going between spots. I like the idea of the inflatable belt style PFDs. Anybody have a lead on a cheaper belt PFD? $80+ is giraffe poon
To be honest I probably would end up not wearing any vest style PFD while actually fishing, I kinda hate them, only wear them in the big boat when going between spots. I like the idea of the inflatable belt style PFDs. Anybody have a lead on a cheaper belt PFD? $80+ is giraffe poon
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Posted on 4/29/14 at 10:27 am to Boats n Hose
quote:I'm white.....
What kind of PFD do you use?
Posted on 4/29/14 at 10:28 am to Boats n Hose
Posted on 4/29/14 at 10:29 am to Boats n Hose
quote:A kayak.
What kind of PFD do you use?
Posted on 4/29/14 at 10:30 am to mylsuhat
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I'm white
True, which is why I found the smallest old raggedy orange vest in poppa boats' attic and just shove it under the bungee cords somewhere out of my way
If I fish in colder water in winter with it tho I'll probably have waders on, and a legit PFD may be wise
Posted on 4/29/14 at 10:34 am to Boats n Hose
My uncle always wears a ski belt, less gay and still gives you a little bouancy...
Posted on 4/29/14 at 10:37 am to TexasTiger01
I don't think that'd count if WLF checked me
Posted on 4/29/14 at 10:37 am to Boats n Hose
I have this one. It's pretty comfy and can store all the lures you're planning on using that day.
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Posted on 4/29/14 at 10:41 am to Boats n Hose
If you tip over, grab onto your boyfriend's balls and have him rub one off on your shoulder. Should be good enough flotation for a yakker
Posted on 4/29/14 at 10:50 am to Boats n Hose
I've been kayaking a good bit and I've never had any sort of PFD with me. I'll take my chances of drowning in 3' of water. Besides, where am I supposed to put the beer if my lifejacket is taking up all the room?
Posted on 4/29/14 at 10:54 am to PapaPogey
Beer room is no issue on this thing.
I don't know how much WLF checks yakkers, but I'd rather not take chances. I'm just curious to see what others do.
I don't know how much WLF checks yakkers, but I'd rather not take chances. I'm just curious to see what others do.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 10:56 am to Boats n Hose
Academy has some for ~$75 for the auto inflate. I wouldn't want the auto inflate in a yak. If it got wet, its triggering. Manuals are even cheaper.
This post was edited on 4/29/14 at 10:57 am
Posted on 4/29/14 at 11:04 am to Boats n Hose
I got one from bass pro for 30$. It has netting where the shoulders go and pockets on the front. I use it more for convenience than safety.
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Posted on 4/29/14 at 11:13 am to Boats n Hose
i've never been checked by WLF
i use a ski vest and sit on it
i use a ski vest and sit on it
Posted on 4/29/14 at 11:15 am to KG6
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If it got wet, its triggering
They have some that trigger by pressure, so unless you go over and submerge the sensor it shouldn't inflate.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 11:15 am to tenfoe
quote:
They have some that trigger by pressure, so unless you go over and submerge the sensor it shouldn't inflate.
very true.. also have one like that
Posted on 4/29/14 at 11:17 am to Delacroix
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I got one from bass pro for 30$. It has netting where the shoulders go and pockets on the front. I use it more for convenience than safety.
I'll probably just get something like this. Fold up and shove in the hull in warmer months, wear if I take fish from it in the winter.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 11:20 am to tenfoe
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They have some that trigger by pressure, so unless you go over and submerge the sensor it shouldn't inflate.
I need one of these. I had my two in the back hatch of my boat. The hatch drains into the bildge. I didn't have the plugs in, and I took on some water backing off of the tralier. Water got in the hatch and blew them up. $40 to re-arm vests that I had purchased about 3 weeks earlier
Posted on 4/29/14 at 11:26 am to Boats n Hose
I just carry one of these neoprene ones in my front hatch. I've put it on one time in Lake P when we got caught by a change in the weather.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 11:39 am to TexasTiger01
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