12-01-2009, 06:42 PM | #1 |
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Co2 pfd
Its a manual one fits comfortable and low pro. Was wonderin' if anybody uses theses and if so what are the advantages and disadvantages.? Thanks. |
12-01-2009, 10:03 PM | #2 |
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I have one. I only use it in the bays though. Whenever I fish La Jolla or the Point Loma kelp I always wear my regular Extrasport jacket.
They are obviously more comfortable and less bulky, but they are not always as reliable. If I'm somewhere where I couldn't swim to shore easily I opt to go with a regular pfd. I'm sure you'll like it, but do take into consideration that your CO2 tank better be working if you truly need it.
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12-02-2009, 06:13 AM | #3 |
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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.
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12-02-2009, 07:40 AM | #4 |
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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.
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12-02-2009, 09:29 AM | #5 |
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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.
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12-02-2009, 09:22 PM | #6 | |
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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. |
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12-02-2009, 10:29 PM | #7 |
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