This one doesn't look half bad.
My mail is, the instant the clubbies are presented with a design that they can no longer claim is too cumbersome, they will be regulated into wearing them in comps and then all other water sports will also lose their exemptions. This may well be the sort of thing we are all wearing in the next year or so.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hydesportswear/the-wingman-the-first-life-jacket-youll-want-to-we
Yep not bad...
If they are going to become Mandatory I would go something like that as it has a hydration sleeve in the back and if I am going to have to wear one in events I think the smart option is to wear one that is ready to go and simply requries the pull of a cord if for some reason I lost contact with that big 14ft of foam..
This does look very good, will be interested to see where it ends up, Like AndyR said, the hydration sleeve is very good also
Let's hope they make it in different lengths and not only different widths because I hate how most kayak type PFD's sit so high up under your armpits making it feel (If you're a bigger guy) like you're wearing a bra rather than a vest.. 
I think they look, but don't think they will comply with current NSW Martime thinking, that you need something that doesn't need to be deployed 
They won't let us race in the bumbag style or the current deployable PFD as they need to pulled and what if you hit your head........
Good option, not as comfortable as a bumbag style tho IMO 
For those contemplating the Downwind Week in WA this summer - The Doctor, Fig2Fig, Triple SSS, King of the Cut and Duel - all 5 events accept Type 1 inflatable PFDs - bumbag or over the shoulder style. This year all PFDs will be scrutinised by the WA Department of Transport at the Doctor - so ensure your canisters are serviced and up to date. (should be serviced every 2 years)
Note that inflatable PFD type 1 should be at the Australian standard of 150N floatation at these events. I am yet to get confirmation as to whether inflatable PFD type 1 from outside Australia will be accepted - but keep that in mind when purchasing a new PFD Type 1 inflatable.
Yeah good call Goochi, it's not legal here until it's been certified under Australian Standards.
Well said. PFD are created so it keeps you afloat after you knock yourself out. In my eyes the product is flawed right away if you have to inflate it yourself after you are knocked unconscious????
PFDs are compulsory at all times down here when paddling except in the surf zone, they can be manual inflation though, but these look much better than a bum bag.
Select to expand quotePTWoody said..
Yeah good call Goochi, it's not legal here until it's been certified under Australian Standards.
and they're not shipping outside US on the kickstarter deal anyway. we could be waiting a little while for this innovation.
Select to expand quoteHumanCartoon said...PTWoody said..
Yeah good call Goochi, it's not legal here until it's been certified under Australian Standards.
and they're not shipping outside US on the kickstarter deal anyway. we could be waiting a little while for this innovation.
Wonder if they have Aussie patents for it?
Surprised the big brands that make these for water sports haven't devloped the exact same sort of thing yet??
Select to expand quoteQbay said..
...In my eyes the product is flawed right away if you have to inflate it yourself ...
quick, somebody tell Qantas
(edit...hang on a sec, how come I can't take my PFD with CO2 canister in my luggage on a flight, yet the aircraft has a couple of hundred PFDs with CO2 canisters on board?)
The Kingii is an.inflatable wrist device..just chucking it out there..haven't used it but watched it on YouTube..looks to have some merit
Chur
