Wetsuiting PFD's

[stripermaineiac]

Mustang PFD's work great in all situations. I now have 3 of them. I'm too stupid to just fish the safe places. these things keep my dumb a-- alive. Ron

[scottw]

I'd been considering one for a while, NRS makes some kayak models that are pretty low profile....but I bought a STORMR Jacket and it solved a lot of issues, the added neoprene provides plenty of extra flotation and I stay warmer longer resuting in more fishing...one of my best fishing purchases ever

[afterhours]

stormr jacket?

[numbskull]

Stormr

Two issues. Extra warmth now is not needed. The open pockets seem worrisome.

I've used an inflatable pfd in a few situations that worry me. OK for dangerous wading but un-inflated it seems like would be more drag and snags while swimming.

[eelskimmer]

Ron,
With your weight areyou sure 3 is enuff?

[rickhern]

I wear a kayaker's lifevest EVERY time I head into the surf with a wetsuit. Learned my lesson a few years back on MV(remember that Casey?). Took a little while getting used to it, know I feel naked without it.

Be careful out there gang.

[Renegade6]

Originally Posted by rickhern

I wear a kayaker's lifevest EVERY time I head into the surf with a wetsuit. Learned my lesson a few years back on MV(remember that Casey?). Took a little while getting used to it, know I feel naked without it.

Be careful out there gang.

actually, the way that color has weathered, you look naked WITH it.

check LLbean outlet stores and even better online: sierra trading post for high quality kayaking vests, which usually have low profile, nice features ( pockets for compass, whistle, camera, etc) and are built for doing stuff with your arms.

[scottw]

Originally Posted by numbskull

Stormr

Two issues. Extra warmth now is not needed. The open pockets seem worrisome.

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pockets have zippers...i thought it might be too warm but if you are swimming and getting fully immersed....it's fine.....I've headed out without it on a couple of occasions and regretted it each time as the wind or weather whipped up and made it uncomfortable......i have a 5 mil suit