Any advice on PFD's

[Al in Westport]

I have a Stearns and a Sospenders. I like the Stearns better as it seems to lay a little flater. It's a little less in the way. Both are manuel inflat. The next one will be one of the new hydrostatic.

Al

[Clueless]

So for a non-boat guy, auto probably makes more sense if you're in situations where you're likely to get knocked off a rock or jetty and crack your head. If you're wading on sand you can probably safely get away with manual?

I ask because I bought my Dad a manual inflatable for Fathers Day. He's strictly an on the sand guy, but he fishes alone at night in a few fast current areas. I'm thinking it might be handy if he steps into a hole or off a bank that's steeper than he thought.

[MakoMike]

Originally Posted by Clueless

So for a non-boat guy, auto probably makes more sense if you're in situations where you're likely to get knocked off a rock or jetty and crack your head.

If go into the water unconcious you're likely goig to wind up dead, unless you're wearing a type I, most if not all of the others will not keep you upright with your breathing apperatus above water.

[Clueless]

Originally Posted by MakoMike

If go into the water unconcious you're likely goig to wind up dead, unless you're wearing a type I, most if not all of the others will not keep you upright with your breathing apperatus above water.

Got it, thanks