Co2 pfd - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Matt · 12-02-2009, 06:13 AM

Hey Edubz

I do use one, it is the west marine belt kind, I use it versus a waders belt, it is super low pro and I am not too worried about needing to float anyway but if I did need to use it, I am more than confident in it helping me stay afloat. Generally speaking if you flip, your boat is pretty damn closeby and you shouldn't have a problem getting to it and righting yourself. But always better safe than sorry.

SGV Rookie · 12-02-2009, 07:40 AM

I also use a belt type inflatable with my waders or plain shorts. It allows a lot of mobility. I do keep a full type three in the front hatch just in the case that you have an extended stay in the water. I also suggest practicing in a pool. I know I can get back on fairly quick and I am a pretty confident swimmer. If you practice in a pool, the regular pfd may be the type of bouyancy you need to get up onto your yak again. I say try them all out. Living another day to fish is priceless.

eDUBz · 12-02-2009, 09:29 AM

Thanks for all the input. Looks like i'll be using the co2 pfd inside the harbors, anything outside the harbor i will use the buoyant one. Both will stored onboard. Thanks again.

Siebler · 12-02-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by eDUBz

Thanks for all the input. Looks like i'll be using the co2 pfd inside the harbors, anything outside the harbor i will use the buoyant one. Both will stored onboard. Thanks again.

Dont just store them on board wear one. A stowed PFD does you no good if your get separated from your kayak or are knocked unconscious in the surf.

eDUBz · 12-02-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Siebler

Dont just store them on board wear one. A stowed PFD does you no good if your get separated from your kayak or are knocked unconscious in the surf.

Yes thats what i meant thanks for looking out. I'll have both with me with one on.

12-02-2009, 06:13 AM	#1
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Hey Edubz I do use one, it is the west marine belt kind, I use it versus a waders belt, it is super low pro and I am not too worried about needing to float anyway but if I did need to use it, I am more than confident in it helping me stay afloat. Generally speaking if you flip, your boat is pretty damn closeby and you shouldn't have a problem getting to it and righting yourself. But always better safe than sorry. __________________ Thanks Matt F.

12-02-2009, 07:40 AM	#2
SGV Rookie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 89	Waist type inflatable I also use a belt type inflatable with my waders or plain shorts. It allows a lot of mobility. I do keep a full type three in the front hatch just in the case that you have an extended stay in the water. I also suggest practicing in a pool. I know I can get back on fairly quick and I am a pretty confident swimmer. If you practice in a pool, the regular pfd may be the type of bouyancy you need to get up onto your yak again. I say try them all out. Living another day to fish is priceless.

12-02-2009, 09:29 AM	#3
eDUBz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 149	Thanks for all the input. Looks like i'll be using the co2 pfd inside the harbors, anything outside the harbor i will use the buoyant one. Both will stored onboard. Thanks again.