personal flotation devices

[gamiller]

Maybe I'm getting old but these are starting to look like a good idea. Does anybody have suggestions or preferences. I know very little at this point and am assuming that a bright color may be in order. What should I be looking for? Thanks

 

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[Peyton Manning]

well if you like the ring around your waist, I like the ones with the swan head

 

[bigscoop]

I don't use one but probably should at times. Instead, after a couple of close calls last year, I'm just not as fearless anymore, but probably should still use one, especially in the winter months. I'd say you're smart for considering one.

 

[baywalker]

Get a p.f.d. that kayakers use they only come down to your waist , it makes it a lot easier to move around in , they also have them for fly fishermen that have lots of zippered pockets .

 

[smokeythecat]

I have a black Stearns ski vest. Very comfortable. Good insulation too. I use it on my boat, I do not detect in the water, there's a lot on the sand.

 

[bigscoop]

well if you like the ring around your waist, I like the ones with the swan head

I have the inflatable Mermaid that...no...wait a minute....that's actually not a floatation device. Never mind!

 

[gunsil]

The ones that are inflatable that go around the back of your neck and down the front like suspender straps are a good choice, when not inflated they take up little space, little water drag, and are comfortable. They inflate with the pull of a cord which releases a gas from a cartridge and are usually equipped with a tube for mouth inflation in case the cartridge system fails. They are available from surf fishing suppliers and I am sure other water sport suppliers too. They will save your life and are a good investment if you go out in the water much.

 

[gamiller]

well if you like the ring around your waist, I like the ones with the swan head

The one with the swan head is probably too expensive, but I know I shouldn't compromise on quality.��

 

[aussiedigger]

well if you like the ring around your waist, I like the ones with the swan head

Coiffee spill funny

On a serious note though could we get a few links to these devises?



aussie...

 

[CASPER-2]

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[gamiller]

Thanks gunsil

 

[OBN]

Use one 95% of the time when in the water. Have a couple but prefer manual inflate so you can adjust as needed and when needed. The Manual inflate fishing vest I can carry my Probe and story my treasure away in the multiple pockets. When hunting the ocean I use the type they use on jetskis...At 61 you can never be too safe, I was out hunting with a rookie hunter in the Bays calm waters, walking along I stepped in one of his rookie holes and went under but as fast as I went under I came back out just as fast. Dag hole must have been 2 feet deep. After that I keep my phone in a water proof container.

 

[gamiller]

Thanks for the input.

 

[TommyB]

Inflatable PFD's are great like Gunsil was talking about. However, be careful when choosing the one you buy. There are 'auto-inflatable' and 'manual' inflatable.
The auto will inflate if a part of it just gets wet. Not a good idea for beach/water detecting. You'd probably want the manual one. pull a little rip cord.
I've heard of auto inflatables inflating on guys while fishing in the rain.

 

[RustyGold]

well if you like the ring around your waist, I like the ones with the swan head

Muharrr! Man that was funny!

 

[NCGREG]

well if you like the ring around your waist, I like the ones with the swan head

LOLOLOLO!!!!!!!

That's just wrong man....

 

[NCGREG]

I have the inflatable Mermaid that...no...wait a minute....that's actually not a floatation device. Never mind!

LOLOOLOLOOOOLOLHOOOOHOOOO!!!

 

[NCGREG]

I had to get my mess back together, so that I could make sense after that.. Seriously though, I have found a beautiful spot that I think might be good on the sound side. I have a fisherman's PFD vest...that will work for that spot......But I'm leaning toward the mermaid....AND.....the swan

 

[islamoradajay]

I have the inflatable Mermaid that...no...wait a minute....that's actually not a floatation device. Never mind!

You made my day...Thank you!

 

[fireman803]

Ouch that hurts Joe

Use one 95% of the time when in the water. Have a couple but prefer manual inflate so you can adjust as needed and when needed. The Manual inflate fishing vest I can carry my Probe and story my treasure away in the multiple pockets. When hunting the ocean I use the type they use on jetskis...At 61 you can never be too safe, I was out hunting with a rookie hunter in the Bays calm waters, walking along I stepped in one of his rookie holes and went under but as fast as I went under I came back out just as fast. Dag hole must have been 2 feet deep. After that I keep my phone in a water proof container.

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Why do I have the feeling you're talking about 1 of my beautiful little holes I dug?.....I think you're exaggerating that hole was not 2 feet deep, it was only 23" deep.
LOL