Recommended PFD's? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

buddha · 03-18-2016, 12:09 PM

Ms Kokatat is the very best fit that i have ever owned.

http://www.paddling.net/Reviews/show....html?prod=828

jorluivil · 03-18-2016, 02:33 PM

The best PFD is the one you wear

Rocketfish · 03-18-2016, 02:41 PM

I have been meaning to ask this question as it is sort of related. Are those really thin PFD's safe enough? they are the ones with the CO2 cartridge where you yank a string and it self inflates. It's a type IV I believe.

My concern is that it won't inflate automatically. Have any of you heard of kayak related accidents where one might not be able to yank the cord in time to let the PFD work? I'm probably too paranoid, but I LOVE the comfort of my thin PFD.

jorluivil · 03-18-2016, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocketfish

I have been meaning to ask this question as it is sort of related. Are those really thin PFD's safe enough? they are the ones with the CO2 cartridge where you yank a string and it self inflates. It's a type IV I believe.

My concern is that it won't inflate automatically. Have any of you heard of kayak related accidents where one might not be able to yank the cord in time to let the PFD work? I'm probably too paranoid, but I LOVE the comfort of my thin PFD.

I've seen them and yes, they definitely work.

maquinapescado · 03-18-2016, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocketfish

I have been meaning to ask this question as it is sort of related. Are those really thin PFD's safe enough? they are the ones with the CO2 cartridge where you yank a string and it self inflates. It's a type IV I believe.

My concern is that it won't inflate automatically. Have any of you heard of kayak related accidents where one might not be able to yank the cord in time to let the PFD work? I'm probably too paranoid, but I LOVE the comfort of my thin PFD.

I have one and prefer it because of the low profile. I don't care for the angler models with pockets because I don't need all that. I am a minimalist for tackle. Hooks, weights, couple hammer baits and irons. If the CO2 doesn't work you can manually inflate it quickly.

Saba Slayer · 03-18-2016, 05:58 PM

X2 on the inflatables...manual type only... !
Very comfortable...

spudz · 03-18-2016, 06:25 PM

My old PFD worked fine until my dog got a hold of it. Considered getting another Stohlquist, but just wanted to see what preferences are by the people who use them the most. I haven't been in the market for a PFD in years. Sounds like I'll be trying on a bunch of over the weekend. Haven't really considered the CO2 charged inflatable... like Rocketfish I'm leery of it failing when I need it the most! Comfort and a functional place for my VHF are my tops. Don't necessarily need a bunch of pockets.
Thanks all!

Batmann · 03-18-2016, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spudz

My old PFD worked fine until my dog got a hold of it. Considered getting another Stohlquist, but just wanted to see what preferences are by the people who use them the most. I haven't been in the market for a PFD in years. Sounds like I'll be trying on a bunch of over the weekend. Haven't really considered the CO2 charged inflatable... like Rocketfish I'm leery of it failing when I need it the most! Comfort and a functional place for my VHF are my tops. Don't necessarily need a bunch of pockets.
Thanks all!

I like the Kokatat Bahia. Great fit. Nice radio pouch. Neoprene on the shoulder straps. Well constructed.
OEX MB had them last year in stock.

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03-18-2016, 02:33 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	The best PFD is the one you wear __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-18-2016, 05:58 PM	#6
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,870	X2 X2 on the inflatables...manual type only... ! Very comfortable... __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

03-18-2016, 12:09 PM	#1
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Ms Kokatat is the very best fit that i have ever owned. http://www.paddling.net/Reviews/show....html?prod=828

03-18-2016, 02:41 PM	#3
Rocketfish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: North O.C. Posts: 156	I have been meaning to ask this question as it is sort of related. Are those really thin PFD's safe enough? they are the ones with the CO2 cartridge where you yank a string and it self inflates. It's a type IV I believe. My concern is that it won't inflate automatically. Have any of you heard of kayak related accidents where one might not be able to yank the cord in time to let the PFD work? I'm probably too paranoid, but I LOVE the comfort of my thin PFD.

03-18-2016, 06:25 PM	#7
spudz Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 78	My old PFD worked fine until my dog got a hold of it. Considered getting another Stohlquist, but just wanted to see what preferences are by the people who use them the most. I haven't been in the market for a PFD in years. Sounds like I'll be trying on a bunch of over the weekend. Haven't really considered the CO2 charged inflatable... like Rocketfish I'm leery of it failing when I need it the most! Comfort and a functional place for my VHF are my tops. Don't necessarily need a bunch of pockets. Thanks all!