PFD search help needed
02-24-2019 | 09:42 AM
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PFD search help needed
We are currently looking to upgrade or add onto our current stock of life vest that we keep on board the boat. Currently we have Bodyglove pfds. I know there are multiple brands and styles out there which are type III vests which are coast guard approved. There is also the option of Lifeline, not USCG approved. Some of the bigger name brands are O'Neil, Bodyglove, Hyperlite, Mustang and Stearns. REI, LLBean and others have their own models as well. What are people wearing and how comfortable are they?? We mainly wear our vests during poker runs or if we are just lounging in the water. Any comments would be appreciated.
02-24-2019 | 03:16 PM
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We are currently looking to upgrade or add onto our current stock of life vest that we keep on board the boat. Currently we have Bodyglove pfds. I know there are multiple brands and styles out there which are type III vests which are coast guard approved. There is also the option of Lifeline, not USCG approved. Some of the bigger name brands are O'Neil, Bodyglove, Hyperlite, Mustang and Stearns. REI, LLBean and others have their own models as well. What are people wearing and how comfortable are they?? We mainly wear our vests during poker runs or if we are just lounging in the water. Any comments would be appreciated.
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02-25-2019 | 07:40 AM
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These are great and inexpensive, the speed ratings are pretty good as well.
https://www.jettribe.com/vests-uscg/
https://www.jettribe.com/vests-uscg/
02-25-2019 | 08:09 PM
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I agree the Lifeline vests are the best choice for running hard in case of en ejection. Even just getting tossed in the boat they would offer more protection. Poker runs are pretty much our only hard running times since the kid is with us most other times. Running hard being 70 mph....
Those jettribe vests are definitely different with the shoulder grab handles and the side entry.
Those jettribe vests are definitely different with the shoulder grab handles and the side entry.
