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Location: Bloomington, MN | I didn't find any relatively recent posts, but I'm looking for the most comfortable auto PFD for all day use while casting. Any recommendations would be appreciated. |
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Location: NE Ohio | MUSTANG! |
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| I've been happy with the Cabela's tournament series |
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Location: Kodiak, AK | Mustang with HIT inflation. |
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Location: Bloomington, MN | If I'm getting a rec. from Mr. Esoxfly, it must be good. I'm doing at least one solo trip to Canada, and I really want to cut my chances of dying. I have constant vertigo due to loosing the hearing in my left ear, so if I do a tumble I need some back up. The Kill Switch cord is VERY IMPORTANT for all, especially when you are by yourself. Acknowledge your limitations, and for us older guys, realize we are no longer Bruce Jenner, H*!!, he isn't either! Be safe, and enjoy with the strong word of caution present. Remember, it is just a fish, someone will catch a bigger one, and probably more! Buy the Victor's T-shirts and lures, and call it a success. We all win by being safe and staying alive. |
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Location: Bloomington, MN | Please excuse the tangent, really bad day/week. Any more suggestions of an Auto-In-Flate PFD? |
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| Picked up an Onyx A/M24 several years ago for similar reasons you have listed. 1st of all you need to wear it and to do that it needs to be comfortable. This one is. Here's a little info about it for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PAyBhoRVnA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf5mBip69sE
https://www.amazon.com/ABSOLUTE-OUTDOOR-Automatic-Manual-Inflatable/...
I believe this is the same unit that the boys from In-Fisherman are seen wearing in their YouTube's.
Edited by JMacD 3/28/2017 7:18 AM
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| I not concerned that Bass Pro, Mustang, Cabelas or any other won't work. It's about your particular body and what's comfortable enough that you don't have to see it as a bother. Also, if you are old, you know this from seeing it happen, but don't put them away wet. A wet one can "go off" in a compartment, expand so that you can't open the door till it gradually deflates. And then it all stinks so bad you won't wear it for sure! |
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| I use a spinlock for safety purposes on the great lakes they are fantastic but very pricey |
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| Agreed on the Mustang with HIT. Really comfortable fit and easy to wear. I do a bunch of bass tournaments in Florida and comfort is key when you're required to wear it (especially when it's 90+degrees most days). I sometimes forget it's on and notice a half hour later working a spot. |
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Location: 31 | I'm on the market for a new PFD because a couple of years ago I bought the standard Mustang to replace my old Bass Pro Onix, but found that after a few hours the Mustang created fatigue due to kind of a forward pull on the neck. Because of this I went back to wearing the old Bass Pro and just kept the Mustang has a spare. I'll probably go back with the Onix based on previous experience, but also considering the Mustang Hit and Spinlock based on your recommendations. Thanks for posting the links, very helpful. BTW I think wearing a life jacket is the most important boating habit to get into... even if your a "good swimmer". |
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Location: Minocqua, WI | A couple years ago I got a Gander Mountain brand GSX inflatable. Worked well till the cartridge exploded from some condensation while in storage and I haven't been able to find a replacement C02 canister for it. It also worked well for me till Gander discontinued it.
This winter I got an Onyx A/M-24 - Automatic / Manual Inflatable Life Jacket. Should be pretty good. Get some spare cartridges for it just in case.
If it'll save a life, pay a premium. |
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Location: Elroy, Wisconsin | I wouldn't mind dyeing for a big enough musky, but I sure don't want to drown. Told a fist timer who fished with me to get a self inflator not a cheap hard vest, he came with a hard cheapo. I made sure wore it the whole week. He has a self inflator now.
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Location: Elroy, Wisconsin | I wouldn't mind dyeing for a big enough musky, but I sure don't want to drown. Told a first timer who fished with me to get a self inflator not a cheap hard vest, he came with a hard cheapo. I made sure wore it the whole week. He has a self inflator now.
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| Am I correct in thinking that when you fall out of the boat and happen to hit your head and get knocked out you're not going to be able to pull the rip cord? |
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| MuskyMidget - 3/31/2017 9:08 AM Am I correct in thinking that when you fall out of the boat and happen to hit your head and get knocked out you're not going to be able to pull the rip cord? Yes. An autoinflatable is the way to go. |
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Location: Bloomington, MN | Thank you for your replies. A member P.M.'d me a horrible story that ended well due to wearing aa life vest. In about 1998 I was able to get back in my boat from intentionally throwing myself into the water. I used the outboard, and the motor switch to toss by carcass in the boat. Well it is about 20 years later at 55 y.o.a., and I wish I only gained 20 pounds. New boat with splashguards, no ladder, and I'm guess it is a coin toss in cold water. I'm spending the $159+++!!! I'm actually nervous about being solo in a boat. I somewhat walk due to a bad back like a dog clipped by a Buick, so I know I'm no Mark Spitz! Let's all be careful of there! |
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Location: Bloomington, MN | Thank you for your replies. A member P.M.'d me a horrible story that ended well due to wearing a life vest. In about 1998 I was able to get back in my boat from intentionally throwing myself into the water. I used the outboard, and the motor switch to toss by carcass in the boat. Well it is about 20 years later at 55 y.o.a., and I wish I only gained 20 pounds. New boat with splashguards, no ladder, and I'm guessing it is a coin toss in cold water. I'm spending the $159+++!!! I'm actually nervous about being solo in a boat. I somewhat walk due to a bad back like a dog clipped by a Buick, so I know I'm no Mark Spitz! Let's all be careful of there!
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| I would recommend putting the inflatable PED on in the store, move your arms like you are casting, turn, twist, etc. See if there is binding, chafing. I have a Cabela's inflatable and for the most part it is comfortable but I did find that when wearing a t-shirt it chafes the back of my neck pretty bad. When going out by myself, where I am wearing the vest all the time, I try and remember to wear a polo rather than a t-shirt and that helps. I just wish I had spent a little more time with the vest in the store, I think I would have picked up on this issue. |
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Location: Already Gone | North of 8 - 4/6/2017 12:00 PM
I would recommend putting the inflatable PED on in the store, move your arms like you are casting, turn, twist, etc. See if there is binding, chafing. I have a Cabela's inflatable and for the most part it is comfortable but I did find that when wearing a t-shirt it chafes the back of my neck pretty bad. When going out by myself, where I am wearing the vest all the time, I try and remember to wear a polo rather than a t-shirt and that helps. I just wish I had spent a little more time with the vest in the store, I think I would have picked up on this issue.
8, this is good advice. I have an older SOSpenders auto-inflatable that chafes bad also, and the straps like to get all tangled in back. It's now used for guests, or cold weather use. Most of the ones today have a nice comfortable neck pad, and the straps are basically tangle free...much better. For a few bucks more, get the comfortable one.
Check it out first. |
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| Anybody know how long those canisters last before they should be replaced? That would be just my luck to go over in the fall wearing all my cold weather gear/boots/etc. and have the #*^@ vest not inflate... |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | you gotta have your boat in the water in order to fall out of it ... |
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Location: Madison | Where can I find the rating of how much weight the vest will float. I have only looked at vests online and I can't find that info. |
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| After you get the auto explode deal spend another $150 and get a decent quality, full front and back foam vest with a zipper, buckles and a crotch strap. Kayak vests provide for tucking the rod butt and swinging hips during 8's. Elvis stuff for sure but way easier to use your whole body than just arms and back.
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Location: Ashland WI | jonnysled - 4/6/2017 12:41 PM
you gotta have your boat in the water in order to fall out of it ...
This is not true.
My 2 year old fell out of my boat in the driveway. |
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