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Impact vest advice please, and Merry Christmas
Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:37 pm
by Driller
New user here. Just getting some gear together. I'd like an impact vest that provides some flotation. I was told (not sure what model it was) the Dakine with a diagonal zipper aint too good. The zipper breaks often. Any other ideas? The O'Neil pull over style looks kinda thin, but I'm sure it works, and provides a bit of flotation. Seen some other models out there, I'll buy one tomorrow, but just need advice!
Thanks, and Merry Christmas.
Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 11:48 pm
by downwind dave
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 4:12 am
by MartyD
Go to Trotac Marine and buy a Black Mustang life jacked. It is a coast guard approved PFD and it has more padding than most impact vests. We use them at Strong kiteboarding. Less than half the price of most impact vests.
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 9:28 am
by eastside
Buy a yellow one so that your rescuers can see you.
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 11:20 am
by jim mckenzie
Sherwood marine had lots of life jackets when I bought mine. They can be removed without assistance.
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 11:23 am
by Driller
I made a mistake. I'm getting into kite surfing. I should've posted this under the kiting page. Good review, and link to other info on this topic. Thanks.
As far as life jackets go, I'd love the buoyancy of a pfd, but most have straps, or buckles that provide a point where a kite line could get caught, so I'm looking more for neoprene lo profile design with no catch points on it.
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 2:12 pm
by downwind dave
not a mistake at all, but some topics (impacts vests are a good example) can relate to both Windsurfers and Kiters, so you might find good info in the "Rigging area" vs other sections. Always best to first try a search and see what comes up.
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 4:18 pm
by MartyD
We use them at Strong Kiteboarding and have never had any issues
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 4:51 pm
by JL
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 4:54 pm
by MartyD
That's the one JL!
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 4:56 pm
by JL
I could use one of those. Thanks for the tip & Merry Christmas
everyone.
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 9:49 pm
by Atomic-Chomik
Does the length of that mustang one get in the way of the harness MartyD?
Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2013 8:26 am
by MartyD
No issues with length unless you wear your harness really high. Seat harness has plenty of clearance.
and welcome to BWD.
