joev Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 I am in the market for a new one. What do you guys use? Likes /Dislikes ? How much $ ? Thanks for your help. JoeV ------------------ Always Wishin I Was Yak Fishin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 Go with inflatable. Hardly know they are there. Easy to store. I wouldn't wear anything else, unless in surf.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesCruiser Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 how much are these inflatables I keep tossing my vest in the back of the yak (ya ya I know) but the one I have really sucks .. ------------------ BluesCruiser~~~<*)))><} BluesCruiser~~<*)))><}I drive the left lane~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 Mine cost me like $80 or something close to that. Mines a Mustang. SOSpenders also makes them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimW Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 Lotus Designs. I know where you go and what you do, I wouldn't screw around with inflatables. A good foam PFD is reasonably comfortable, probably ard 100 bucks with pockets you want. Doug has same as me, I think he'll tell you they are pretty comfortable too. "I have ... put a lump of ice into an equal quantity of water ... if a little sea salt be added to the water we shall produce a fluid sensibly colder than the ice was in the beginning, which has appeared a curious and puzzling thing to those unacquainted with the general fact."- Joseph Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeke Posted October 1, 2002 Report Share Posted October 1, 2002 Second vote for Lotus Designs.Can barely tell its on and you will float,comfort isawesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockawayjake Posted October 2, 2002 Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 there is a recall on SOSpenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joev Posted October 2, 2002 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 Dick Something about hooks and inflatable vests .Worst part is you wont know till you need it. Thanks guys gonna check some out this weekend. JoeV ------------------ Always Wishin I Was Yak Fishin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsinbad Posted October 2, 2002 Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 Ooops [This message has been edited by mrsinbad (edited 10-01-2002).] mrsinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagle Posted October 2, 2002 Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 2cents. Anything that can inflate, can deflate. Would not want to trust my life with one. I have had one, don't anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted October 2, 2002 Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 My greatest fear would be getting knocked out in the surf because I had a bad dump and the kayak hits me in the head. If the inflatable doesn't fill, I'm a gonner. ------------------ baja55@optonline.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltyh2ofly Posted October 2, 2002 Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 There really should be no discussion on PFDs. You should buy the best one you can afford, one that is rated by the Coast Guard(I use the Type II I think) and it should fit properly. Jon brings up and excellent point the fact you are disoriented when hitting the water, the PFD should do it's job not you make it do it's job by putting air into the unit. That's fine for surf fishermen that fill up their waders and want to make it back to shore. There are enough variables in fishing lets make safety the first one and the rest will fall into place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joev Posted October 2, 2002 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 Salty the only disscusion I want to hear is which ones people are using.So thats what we are discussing.As far as be able to afford one just want to make sure I am not taken for extra $.Thats all. JoeV ------------------ Always Wishin I Was Yak Fishin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted October 2, 2002 Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 I dont know much abotu vests. But I am happy with my stolquist. But I doint have much to judge it against as its the only one I ever used. ------------------ John M johnm@stripersonline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanz Posted October 2, 2002 Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 I've been wearing the basic Extrasport Sabre all season. It's got a generous cut for the arms and it's a short vest, so it doesn't bunch up. Very comfortable, never even realize it's on. Cost under $100, good investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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