NorthWest Kayak Anglers

Kayak Fishing => For Safety's Sake => Topic started by: pmmpete on March 21, 2019, 04:44:55 PM

Title: time for a new PFD
Post by: pmmpete on March 21, 2019, 04:44:55 PM

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.

Title: Re: time for a new PFD
Post by: Fred "True" Trujillo on March 21, 2019, 06:38:30 PM

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

Fred "True" Trujillo

Title: Re: time for a new PFD
Post by: snopro on March 21, 2019, 07:20:45 PM

Quote from: Fred "True" Trujillo on March 21, 2019, 06:38:30 PM

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

Fred "True" Trujillo

X2

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

Title: Re: time for a new PFD
Post by: Fred "True" Trujillo on March 21, 2019, 07:33:13 PM

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

Title: Re: time for a new PFD
Post by: hdpwipmonkey on March 21, 2019, 07:34:03 PM

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

Title: Re: time for a new PFD
Post by: Fred "True" Trujillo on March 21, 2019, 07:49:48 PM

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

Fred "True" Trujillo

Title: Re: time for a new PFD
Post by: Shin09 on March 22, 2019, 09:08:38 AM

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.

Title: Re: time for a new PFD
Post by: JasonM on March 22, 2019, 09:48:54 AM

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.

Title: Re: time for a new PFD
Post by: Guppy Tamer on March 22, 2019, 03:14:00 PM

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.

Title: Re: time for a new PFD
Post by: Ling Banger on March 22, 2019, 07:10:49 PM

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

Title: Re: time for a new PFD
Post by: kingdr1300 on March 23, 2019, 07:09:05 AM

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.

Title: Re: time for a new PFD
Post by: snopro on March 23, 2019, 08:22:10 AM

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.