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Topic: Anyone tried the new PFD from Kokatat or stohlquist?  (Read 7156 times)

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jasperg

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Well, theoretically the parts under the rib cage would be more - uh - compressible.. So unless Mojo has abs of steel?

I like to play in the surf and rocks so want to have to have an unpadded bottom strap to lock the PFD down. Guess I'd be to busy to fish in conditions that really warrant that though..
 
One thing to notice is that neither the Stohlquist nor the Wilderness Systems PFD's mentioned have an "under the rib-cage" strap. This strap is what keeps the PFD on your body if there is any chance you'll end up in dynamic water (surf, etc..)

Huh? What?  That belt is theoretically useful only if you happen to be a certain shape.  Round people get no benefit from it whatsoever, do they Mojo?   >:D

Both the Kokatat and the Stohlquist do, indeed, have belts below the rib cage - they're visible in the photos if you look for them.  Can't tell about the WS Wildy Fisher from their online photos.


Idaho Brit

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One thing to notice is that neither the Stohlquist nor the Wilderness Systems PFD's mentioned have an "under the rib-cage" strap. This strap is what keeps the PFD on your body if there is any chance you'll end up in dynamic water (surf, etc..)

There are straps at the bottom on the sides, below the rib line if you have one.  ;D
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ballardbrad

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I have used the Bahia for a couple years and I'm about 8 months into wearing the Leviathan.  Great PFD.  Lots of pockets and storage.  I've been bugging the designer for three years about putting hand warmer pockets in.  Before that I was wearing a hand muff.


 

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