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Postby talbert99 » Mon Oct 07, 2013 7:03 pm
Not a lot of responses in the safety section so trying the water specific community.
I'm currently using an NPX Immortal (don't know what it's rating is) but I sit lower than I'd like to in the water. Can anyone recommend me another brand/model high hook harness friendly vest with a high buoyancy rating?
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Postby talbert99 » Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:50 pm
Anyone?
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Postby Bille » Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:27 pm
I use a jet ski life jacket with a zipper front . They may be too much
bouncy for you because i have 10Lb more weight on the lower
end of my body than you do. It does have a good amount of padding
though , and has saved me a broken rib on more than a few occasions.
Won't cost Ya anything to go try one on ; i think you could even rent one ?
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Postby Lives2fly » Tue Oct 08, 2013 3:16 pm
Crewsaver 50n Kite.
Sits high and out of the way. very adjustable fit. Takes a fairly major crash for it to ride up at all and its easily pulled back into place.
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Postby Dr Makani » Tue Oct 08, 2013 9:27 pm
Law-Enforcement Low Profile Vest, USCG approved type III vest,
Stearns 6141
Adjustable neoprene shoulders for maximum maneuverability
Spacious side entry front pocket constructed with durable Cordura® fabric
Low profile vest works well with a utility belt
Minimum 15-1/2 lb. buoyancy
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Postby sflinux » Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:43 pm
Your NPX immortal is not coast guard approved. I experienced the same immproved float desire when wearing a non coast guard approved Dakine Impact Vest. Any coast guard approved vest is what you are looking for. I've since used ski and kayaking vest and prefer the latter.
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Postby gbleck » Sat Oct 12, 2013 10:18 pm
Don't use something with side adjusting buckles. They point load into the ribs when you fall sideways. Quite painfull.
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Postby sarc » Sun Oct 13, 2013 3:28 pm
Look for kayak life jacket, comfy cheap and wont get in the way of your harness
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Postby saildawg » Sun Oct 13, 2013 5:29 pm
I agree with the suggestion of a PFD for kayaking. CG approved, excellent arm movement and no interference with harness. Canada requires the use of a CG approved PFD for kiteboarding though I have yet to see or hear of enforcement.
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