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Best PFD for down winding

Created by hoppy hoppy  > 9 months ago, 16 Nov 2012
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hoppy
hoppy

WA

48 posts

16 Nov 2012 7:27pm
Hi guys

Could you let me know what you are using please.

Pros and cons ?

Cheers
hilly
hilly

WA

7979 posts

16 Nov 2012 8:14pm
Have a bum pack one you can have as I never use it.
stimo
stimo

WA

874 posts

16 Nov 2012 9:49pm
Got the bum bag one which Supwa has as a min requirement for 400 m from shore and on from paddle ski shop in pep grove think its main peak ? Get the one with the most cut away from arms shoulders that's the min requirement for doctor un less they change it this year ,
DavidJohn
DavidJohn

VIC

17569 posts

17 Nov 2012 12:50am
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hoppy said...

Hi guys

Could you let me know what you are using please.

Pros and cons ?

Cheers



The best IMO are the bum-bag inflatable type but they prevent you using a bum-bag water bottle holder (like the one i often use) and it's not obvious from a distance that you're wearing a PFD if the law requires it.. Also these inflatable types can fail and be hard to put on in a panic situation.. So.. In some ways the normal PFD's are better.. I have one of each and if it's wild or risky I use the normal type.. If its safe and only a requiment I use the inflatable type.. If you read my post 'Downwind drama's you will see how my normal type PFD probably saved my life.. The normal type PFD's that we choose to wear is the Ultra Pinicle be because it seems to fit best and is good quality and it also has a pocket in the back for a drink bladder.. and they're reasonably priced.

Here's a link.. http://www.sydneyharbourkayaks.com.au/paddling-apparel/item/252-ultra-pfd-pinnacle

DJ

hoppy
hoppy

WA

48 posts

17 Nov 2012 6:43pm
Thanks guys got one today
Cheers
DavidJohn
DavidJohn

VIC

17569 posts

17 Nov 2012 10:03pm
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hoppy said...
Thanks guys got one today
Cheers


What did you get?

DJ
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