Kayak/Pontoon boat PFD recommendations?
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I picked up the NRS Chinook a while back and as far as comfort and functionality, it's been great. My father in law has one as well and has no complaints.
I do feel like the back doesn't lay quite flat, which I find a little odd. Don't know if I have a slightly wrong size or if it's just a body shape thing or if it's by design. You can see a bit of that I'm talking about here in this REI screengrab.
I do feel like the back doesn't lay quite flat, which I find a little odd. Don't know if I have a slightly wrong size or if it's just a body shape thing or if it's by design. You can see a bit of that I'm talking about here in this REI screengrab.
I have the NRS Chinook; I don't go on the water without it regardless of boat type. I find that I really don't notice that I have it on, even in my Outcast Fatcat. @Freestone has recommended bright colors so were more visible to motorboat drivers. Mine is green, I wish I'd bought this: https://www.nrs.com/nrs-chinook-os-fishing-pfd/pda2
For sure a "see" not a "feel" thing. And to be honest, you don't even see it unless you catch a reflection or see it happening with someone else.I've been looking at the Chinook as well. Can you feel/notice that the back doesn't lie flat or is that just something that you see? Looks like not lying flat could lead to increased airflow, which might be a "feature"
"Does this PFD make me look fat?"
That is the one I have, in that color. I recommend it.
I have a Kokatat I wear on my 2-seat pontoon boat both floating rivers and scooting around lakes. It's biggest virtue is it fits me comfortably.
I've had good luck over the years with whitewater-style pfds, because they're made for folks who need to move: rowing, paddling, etc. Fishing does not seem to be restricted. Then I'd find one that fits. If it doesn't fit, you won't wear it, and if you don't wear it it's No F&*I)!ing Good to anyone. It won't even help us recover your body. So find one that fits.
I've had good luck over the years with whitewater-style pfds, because they're made for folks who need to move: rowing, paddling, etc. Fishing does not seem to be restricted. Then I'd find one that fits. If it doesn't fit, you won't wear it, and if you don't wear it it's No F&*I)!ing Good to anyone. It won't even help us recover your body. So find one that fits.
I have an NRS Chinook as well and have no complaints.
Another happy NRS Chinook user - it's on me when I climb into any kayak.
The only thing I dislike about the whitewater focused ones is that they often lack pocket/gadget space.
That’s why I think the fishing specific ones from whitewater companies (NRS, Stohlquist, etc) hit the sweet spot.
People just need to be sure not to overload the pockets, which can interfere with self-rescue as well as reduce the buoyancy which can become an issue if you are on the upper end of the weight scale.
I always figured my spare tire adds to my buoyancy!
Dude, you'd be styling with that vest.
You'd probably make the @swimmy 2022 PNW fly fishing
fashion calendar.
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Fred - and you make a liar out of me "never go out on the water without it".....except that day when I forgot it and it's an hour one way back home.... ;-)View attachment 5394
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Dude, you would styling with that vest.
You'd probably make the @swimmy 2022 PNW fly fishing
fashion calendar.
swimmy
An honest tune with a lingering lead
This is actually not a bad idea....
I thought you might like it. Of course you'll share the proceeds with me.
