time for a new PFD

I decided it was time to buy a new PFD.  My old PFD (the one on the right, in case you can't tell) used to be the same color as the new PFD.

I'm thinking it's about time myself...

Fred "True" Trujillo

I'm thinking it's about time myself...

Fred "True" Trujillo

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I haven't looked at them in awhile.  Any other strong contenders in the new models?

I have a few Amazon gift cards to spend... Looking at this one: https://www.amazon.com/NRS-Chinook-Fishing-PFD/dp/B00B5ATVUO/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=kayak+pfd&qid=1553221858&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Fred "True" Trujillo

I'll probably go with a NRS Chinook again.  I like the Chinook OS with the VHF radio pocket.  That's my one complaint with the current Chinook that I have.

https://www.outdoorplay.com/nrs-fishing-lifejacket-pfd

I gotta say, I like that orange and VHF radio pocket option...

Fred "True" Trujillo

I kind of like the look of the new wilderness systems Fisher PFD: https://www.wildernesssystems.com/us/products/wildy-fisher-pfd

it solves my number one complaint of using a dry suit which is head cover in rain.

I really like my NRS Chinook, but if I were buying again right now I'd go for the Chinook OS (off shore) that has the radio pocket on it. I get a "fitness equipment" reimbursement allowance through work, and I'm thinking about letting work buy me one of the Chinook OS PFDs so I can pass my nearly new Chinook to some new kayak fisherman/woman.

Does anyone know the dimensions of the radio pocket? I have an older nrs cvest that I got just for the radio pocket, but my radio barely fits. If the new chinook is has a bigger pocket,  I would upgrade in a heartbeat.

At the Next Adventure Kayak Fishing Festival the MTI rep donated a Solaris product sample to HOW. I think it's on par with the Chinook and definitely worth checking out.

https://www.mtiadventurewear.com/products/fishing/web807k-solaris-f-spec

I've been very happy with my Astral Ronny Fisher.  Very comfortable and the gear that I need is always at hand with the storage compartments.

Only speaking to mine but it's faded to a similar degree.  The UV damage is to a point where the fabric is starting to fray a little.   I'd hate to loose some foam when I needed it because the fabric was compromised.