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Kaihoe

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Kaihoe

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11 Nov 2012 4:24pm

Given that we will be racing with PFD's this season any thoughts from the more experienced crew over brands/types etc. I presume bumbag type arrangements will be best for actual racing as opposed for the more heavy duty numbers for major offshore stuff with storage for flares/compasses etc.
Cheers Mel

PTWoody

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PTWoody

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11 Nov 2012 4:53pm

Hey Mel, not all the races will require PFDs. Only those where the course takes us more than 400 metres from shore. That means The ZU race this Saturday should not require PFDs whereas the Great Melbourne Paddle will.

HumanCartoon

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HumanCartoon

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11 Nov 2012 5:17pm

Mel, the bum bag types are pretty comfortable, I don't notice mine once it's on. Sits comfortably below my camelback.

Kaihoe

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Kaihoe

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11 Nov 2012 10:20pm

PTWoody said...
Hey Mel, not all the races will require PFDs. Only those where the course takes us more than 400 metres from shore. That means The ZU race this Saturday should not require PFDs whereas the Great Melbourne Paddle will.

Thx for the reply PT, the ZU registration website suggests that PFD's will be compulsory in all classes of racing on Saturday? I will be getting them anyway as I have been known to drift very wide on tight turns

. I won't be there on Saturday (work

) so Jono will be racing without being sledged.

PTWoody

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PTWoody

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11 Nov 2012 11:37pm

Kaihoe said...

. I won't be there on Saturday (work

) so Jono will be racing without being sledged.

Thanks Mel, I'll look into that.

As Stu says, the bum bag inflatables are by far the most convenient and comfy. You may have to search them out though. Try marine / boating supplies stores.

SHQ

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SHQ

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12 Nov 2012 10:26am

As Stu says, the bum bag inflatables are by far the most convenient and comfy. You may have to search them out though. Try marine / boating supplies stores.

Guys, we have the Ultra bum bag inflatables due in this week. Mel, Jono can try mine for the race if you like. Luke

jilimbilo

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jilimbilo

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12 Nov 2012 10:40am

Hobie do an inflatable belt pfd.. we have some in stock at Hobie in Mornington you can have a look at. Definitely the least restrictive option.

Jimbo

Kaihoe

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Kaihoe

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12 Nov 2012 3:26pm

SHQ said...
As Stu says, the bum bag inflatables are by far the most convenient and comfy. You may have to search them out though. Try marine / boating supplies stores.

Guys, we have the Ultra bum bag inflatables due in this week. Mel, Jono can try mine for the race if you like. Luke

Sounds great thanks Luke. The session with Kai has got him fired up so he will probs overtrain this week then die in the race!

faito anto

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faito anto

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13 Nov 2012 2:58pm

This would be the most inexpensive option

www.macpac.com.au/

Not sure if it is comfortable or not to paddle in.

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