My old Extrasport is worn out. I paddle year round on Texas lakes and slow rivers. It gets real hot and I find myself not wearing my PFD more often than I should because of the heat. Anyone have any suggestions at $75.00 or less? I’m 5’9" 173 lbs, pretty damn old, and a fairly decent intermediate level paddler and swimmer.
MTI PFDs… $30 they do EXACTLY what…
The “high priced” PFDs do!
Paddle easy,
Coffee
PFDs
I have found the Stohlquist Drifter to be very comfortable. I don’t own one personally, but bought 8 for work and everyone seems to like them (and wear them). Also, I think someone (Kokatat?) makes a model that can be worn unzipped (it has buckles and zipper) and still meets CG regulations. That might be more comfortable in heat.
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Lotus
The Lotus Mildwater works pretty well for me in hot weather. The mesh back is pretty nice. The Quietwater also has a mesh back and is less expensive, but I’ve never tried one out.
2nd the Mildwater.
Ditto, Mildwater