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Looking for a life vest for kayaking & SUP, any recs?
Posted on 5/27/21 at 8:28 am
Posted on 5/27/21 at 8:28 am
I currently bungee a conventional wakeboarding life vest to my SUP or kayak but looking for something that provides better mobility when paddling. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated, thanks!
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Posted on 5/27/21 at 9:19 am to AZBadgerFan
I use an Onyx Auto Inflatable for kayak fishing. I don't even notice it on any more. From the one time I got dumped, while wearing it, I can tell you it works very well. 
Posted on 5/27/21 at 9:24 am to AZBadgerFan
Austin City Kayak Lifejacket
Austin City Kayak is a good paddling specific website. Here is a link to their lifejacket section.
Austin City Kayak is a good paddling specific website. Here is a link to their lifejacket section.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 9:24 am to speckledawg
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I use an Onyx Auto Inflatable for kayak fishing.
Is that the one you wear like a fanny pack?
This post was edited on 5/27/21 at 9:27 am
Posted on 5/27/21 at 12:52 pm to AZBadgerFan
I have the Mustang inflatable that is very comfortable and light weight. Downside I accidentally dunked it a couple of times and inflated. Cost $25 for the cartridge refill.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 1:32 pm to AZBadgerFan
Posted on 5/27/21 at 2:52 pm to AZBadgerFan
If you're fishing, the NRS Chinook is hard to beat.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 4:37 pm to AZBadgerFan
NRS makes a top of the line life vest. I have a Chinook which is a type 3 and worth $100. The inflatables are comfortable, but aren't worth a damn if you get knocked out because they won't keep your head above water.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 7:16 pm to AZBadgerFan
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that the one you wear like a fanny pack?
No. It wears like a regular one, but it's very thin and light weight. No maneuverability problems at all, while fishing/paddling.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 7:43 pm to speckledawg
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Auto Inflatable for kayak fishing. I don't even notice it on any more.
Same, several times Ive gotten back in my truck, drove to restaurant, sat at table, ate, and never took it off.
I have a Bass Pro one LINK that I got on sale for $60 but most of the time I wear my Hobie one to feel pretentious around peasants in inferior craft.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 8:31 pm to TygerTyger
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NRS Chinook
This is what I use and it’s very comfortable with lots of storage.
Another thing to keep in mind is that a life vest can do more than keep you afloat to save you; it can help rescuers or even other boaters spot you on the water. I got mine in the blaze orange color. People can see it from a distance and one guy said he thought I was a buoy so he was being extra cautious.
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