Life Jackets

[Fishoholic]

One of the most popular (for good reason) is the Mustang MD3183.
Very comfortable and has a hydrostatic inflation trigger instead of the "pill" that's mentioned above. This way it only goes off when submerged under 4" of water and no amount of moisture will set it off over time. Most manufactures are leaning toward these now for that reason. That and they cost more You can get one for under 200$ and they are worth it. I suggest you go to a store like west or BP and try some on. See what's comfortable. Go through a full range of motion and note any areas where it rubs you. Treat it like a pair of shoes but more importantly. You'll be in all day.. mind as well be comfortable. If you don't care then I think cabela's has an auto for 99$

[niko]

mustang has one that is more of a vest than suspenders. it looks low profile but i want to try one on before i buy it. it also has 40#of bouyency

[beamie]

[QUOTE=Fishoholic;842340]....... I suggest you go to a store like west or BP and try some on......See what's comfortable.......


and then go and order it online from Defender Marine. MD3184 Defender $240 West $315......
West Marine is one of the most overpriced stores around. I only go when I really have to. I am in the process of drawing up some side curtains for the boat. Sunbrella price D$15, W$30 per yard.

I have been doing business with Defender for years, and Hamilton Marine. Jamestown too thou they have been coming up in recent years.

[Fishoholic]

[QUOTE=beamie;842370]

Originally Posted by Fishoholic

....... I suggest you go to a store like west or BP and try some on......See what's comfortable.......


and then go and order it online from Defender Marine. MD3184 Defender $240 West $315......
West Marine is one of the most overpriced stores around. I only go when I really have to. I am in the process of drawing up some side curtains for the boat. Sunbrella price D$15, W$30 per yard.

I have been doing business with Defender for years, and Hamilton Marine. Jamestown too thou they have been coming up in recent years.

sailsmarine has them for 218$

and btw Jamestown Distributors will do match pricing

[Tagger]

for kayaking I sprung for a Hobie PFD ($70.00)... It's made for yakking ... Nothing on the back so you can sit comfortably in the seat .. Will float face up if unconscious..

[beamie]

Fishoholic......

thanks for that, never heard of sailsmarine, excellent prices on those vests.

I saw that about Jamestown doing the price match, that's cool. I usually get my glass and MAS epoxy there. Great store, they get allot of my business.

[MakoMike]

[QUOTE=beamie;842370]

Originally Posted by Fishoholic

....... I suggest you go to a store like west or BP and try some on......See what's comfortable.......


and then go and order it online from Defender Marine. MD3184 Defender $240 West $315......
West Marine is one of the most overpriced stores around. I only go when I really have to. I am in the process of drawing up some side curtains for the boat. Sunbrella price D$15, W$30 per yard.

I have been doing business with Defender for years, and Hamilton Marine. Jamestown too thou they have been coming up in recent years.

West marine will price match. I always have a defender and hamilton catalog in my truck when I stop at west marine for something.

[Fishoholic]

So will walmart and bunch of other similar stores.. but I try to stay away from the big box stores like west and wally world.

[niko]

i just ordered one of these. i've been taking swimming lessons for a year and i still swim like a frigging rock