sboardcrazy said:

Be careful having it in the side pocket.
I've busted my ribs many times hitting the boom or kit. I don't stack very often but do a good job when I do..
I soon worked out that the impact vest sides needed extra padding..the early ones weren't very good, but they must have taken feedback on board, because the later ones are more padded. I have the Forward impact vest.
The Neil Pride buoyancy vest I had gave no side protection..Maybe later ones have improved.
You don't want it anywhere it can be an impact hazard in a stack..

Sandee said..





Wow, I'm in awe of you, Sue! So few girls get out and sail, and even fewer would persist after stacking hard enough to break bones!
I find my custom pocket attached to the inside of my vest in front of the shoulder seems to be a good solution to keeping the PLB out of the way yet accessible and protected from dings. outside the vest should also work just as well, in the same location.
Have fun out there!

ptsf1111 said..
Yup, any object you carry including car keys can be a hazard. My PLB is in the back pocket of my impact vest and I think that's a reasonably safe position.

I've attached it to a rope and to the zipper so I can reach for it and rip it out.

ptsf1111 said..
Yup, any object you carry including car keys can be a hazard. My PLB is in the back pocket of my impact vest and I think that's a reasonably safe position.

I've attached it to a rope and to the zipper so I can reach for it and rip it out.

ptsf1111 said..
There's not many I believe. I have the Prolimit race vest which has thick padding and a front and back pocket (it's meant for carrying weights which I don't use). Unfortunately, it's not readily available in Australia so you might need to get it ordered in or arrange someone to ship it from overseas.