Comfortable pfd

Advice
#162

This years Darwin Award goes to…

#163

Bless your heart. That is no fun at all, says she who has done that dance.

Wishing you smooth and speedy healing, sir.

#164

I will figure that out one day.

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mjac

#165

Thanks for making it obvious that we’re wasting our time.

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#166

Much more was covered than a PFD. The trip is more important than the destination, that is discourse. In this case and it is not always the case, the result was very satisfying too, but would have been even without it. Just my perspective…The Trek cooks.

Edit: Come to think of it, I could use a new paddle.

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mjac

#167

A different perspective makes entrenched status quo ideas seem curious. Sunscreen anyone?

Before you are viciously attacked, the Eskimos did not wear PFDs and there is no one here who could hold their paddle…I love history.

Thanks for many things
mjac

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#168

If you want to elaborate, I will be happy to take you on.

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mjac

#169

Be careful, I showed empathy for similar reasons and got attacked. Still trying to figure that one out.

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mjac

#170

Nothing like a closed mind.

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mjac

#171

I have an Astral V8 and an NRS Ninja. I like the Ninja for the secure fit and unrestricted arm movement. Got mine last year for $85 during an NRS sale.

In hot or hot/humid weather I wear the V8. The mesh back and high back pad reduce or eliminate sweat on your back. The fabric is somewhat slippery so I can see where it could ride up on some people but it’s not a problem for me and in fact I like that it can slide because I don’t want it sticking to me in hot/humid weather. I would not describe it as streamlined or form-fitting. The V8 is the lightest PFD I’ve experienced…it’s a bunch lighter than the Ninja and I like that. But that high back pad adds directly to my height when ducking under trees so I sometimes have to take the PFD off to squeeze under a tree.

Everyone’s situation is different. For me an inflatable doesn’t seem to make sense. The one time I might have needed my PFD was when I almost knocked myself out on a tree (maybe an auto-inflating one would have been just as good). If I’m going to wear a PFD I want the buoyancy when I first hit the water to help reduce my chances of getting skewered on a tree limb. It may also help avoid dunking your head which can be a problem in cold water. But I’m a good swimmer and don’t paddle far offshore so I think I mainly need it for unusual scenarios.

I’m interested in the Mustang hybrid as a possible upgrade since it might offer a comfort improvement.

#172

Yeah Superman or Tarzan

#173

Hope he doesn’t need a drysuit. :laughing:

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#174

Welcome to my world baby.

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mjac

#175

I am getting all of that.

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mjac

#176

I really like the Trekker for a number of reasons, I would like to compare it to an EV-8 to see the difference. I might go into a shop and try one on. But the EV-8 is going to be $150 and I got this Trekker on sale on Amazon for $85 and the price has dropped since then. If you know anyone looking for this type of vest, there are not many left and Stohlquist is going out of business.

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mjac

#177

No thanks I’ll stay in my world. I’m not Superman as many find out when they’re in trouble.

#178

Let me know when you are ready to paddle with the BIG DOGS.

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mjac

#179

Ok pup! :laughing:

#180

To be clear, I usually wear one but not always :wink:

I do not set a bad example because where I paddle because I’m lucky if they wear bathing suits in alpine lakes. :wink:

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#181

Who you calling pup?

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mjac