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PhilSWR
PhilSWR
NSW
1104 posts
PhilSWR PhilSWR
NSW, 1104 posts
15 Apr 2012 10:03am
Thinking of getting a bouyancy vest to help make water starting a tad easier, as well as keep out the winter chill. Don't want to spend a fortune, just want a half decent one that won't fall to bits in one season. Any recommendations? Even a used one if someone is keen to sell. Gotta be able to fit my huge 75 kg frame.

Cheers
elmo
elmo
WA
8894 posts
elmo elmo
WA, 8894 posts
15 Apr 2012 8:13am
Neil Pryde PFD is the one which I use
RumChaser
RumChaser
TAS
633 posts
RumChaser RumChaser
TAS, 633 posts
15 Apr 2012 10:26am
Just a tip that might help. I tie mine to the spreader bar to stop it riding up when I'm taking an unscheduled swim.
PhilSWR
PhilSWR
NSW
1104 posts
PhilSWR PhilSWR
NSW, 1104 posts
15 Apr 2012 10:50am
Just spotted this on Fleebay. Anyone used one?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kiteboarding-Wakeboarding-Boating-Neoprene-Ripcurl-Buoyancy-Vest-Medium-/270937915486?pt=AU_Boating_Water_Sports_Equipment&hash=item3f1528805e

Bewarned, it does have some text on the back some may find offensive...
Roar
Roar
NSW
471 posts
Roar Roar
NSW, 471 posts
15 Apr 2012 10:53am
pryde vest here as well - always use it on big slalom sails even in summer- helps waterstarting the 7,8 a lot. those sails get really heavy when fill up with water.

The prydes are very high cut so dont interfere with harness on the front. the kite/ wake styles ones can be good but make sure they dont overlap the harness.

Vest also useful when you crash at 30+ knots and just need to lay in the water a min or 2 to recover:P
Stuthepirate
Stuthepirate
SA
3591 posts
Stuthepirate Stuthepirate
SA, 3591 posts
15 Apr 2012 10:45am
Are the NP's PFD2 compatible. Can they be used in the WWA sanctioned offshore events ie. Safety Bay Marathon, LOC?
cammd
cammd
QLD
4471 posts
cammd cammd
QLD, 4471 posts
15 Apr 2012 11:32am
I use a Gill, the type made for dinghy sailors, it high cut so it doesnt get in the way of a seat harness although i havent tried it with a waist harness. Very compact so you forget you have it on.
legless
legless
SA
852 posts
legless legless
SA, 852 posts
15 Apr 2012 11:15am
Finding a PFD for use with a waist harness is a hard task the only thing i have found is a PDF1 Yoke.
seanhogan
seanhogan
QLD
3424 posts
seanhogan seanhogan
QLD, 3424 posts
15 Apr 2012 11:48am
I use the ION vector impact, floats well, doesn't come up and makes me look so good !!



Bart1
Bart1
WA
55 posts
Bart1 Bart1
WA, 55 posts
15 Apr 2012 9:52am
Pryde make a PFD that fits over your waist harness, I brought one a couple of weeks ago to help me water start too. Brand new $100
powersloshin
powersloshin
NSW
1855 posts
powersloshin powersloshin
NSW, 1855 posts
15 Apr 2012 12:55pm
I found mine on ebay. You need a type that is short and stays around your chest , like the ones for kayakers.
PhilSWR
PhilSWR
NSW
1104 posts
PhilSWR PhilSWR
NSW, 1104 posts
15 Apr 2012 2:08pm
powersloshin said...

I found mine on ebay. You need a type that is short and stays around your chest , like the ones for kayakers.


What type (model) did you get? And was it from from an Ebay store?

PhilSWR
PhilSWR
NSW
1104 posts
PhilSWR PhilSWR
NSW, 1104 posts
15 Apr 2012 2:23pm
Bart1 said...

Pryde make a PFD that fits over your waist harness, I brought one a couple of weeks ago to help me water start too. Brand new $100


Sounds intersting and a good price. Where and what model did ya get?


powersloshin
powersloshin
NSW
1855 posts
powersloshin powersloshin
NSW, 1855 posts
15 Apr 2012 2:32pm
PhilSWR said...

Bart1 said...

Pryde make a PFD that fits over your waist harness, I brought one a couple of weeks ago to help me water start too. Brand new $100


Sounds intersting and a good price. Where and what model did ya get?



it has printed on it: www.addh2o.com , just add water, Freedom, Type 2 PFD for kayakers. I paid about $60 about a year ago. I think it was a private seller, can't remember now. I also tie it to the seat harness to prevent it from riding too high.

AusMoz
AusMoz
QLD
1514 posts
AusMoz AusMoz
QLD, 1514 posts
15 Apr 2012 3:03pm
Buy a kayakers type of vest - same as the Neil Pryde but better quality, more pockets and cheaper - I found one at Anaconda for $70 after i paid $150 for a Neil Pryde one.

Bart1
Bart1
WA
55 posts
Bart1 Bart1
WA, 55 posts
15 Apr 2012 1:04pm
NPX is the model
I got mine from Reg @ Windsurfing Perth
PhilSWR
PhilSWR
NSW
1104 posts
PhilSWR PhilSWR
NSW, 1104 posts
15 Apr 2012 3:32pm
Ok, it seems like Neil Pride is the front runner . So, besides their appearance and $10, what's the main difference between with these two models? More pockets, one more bouyant??






seanhogan
seanhogan
QLD
3424 posts
seanhogan seanhogan
QLD, 3424 posts
15 Apr 2012 3:49pm
Come on Phil !! these are just plain ugly !!

Get neoprene ones, those seem to be 20 years old in design...

claw
claw
SA
59 posts
claw claw
SA, 59 posts
15 Apr 2012 5:12pm
Stuthepirate said...

Are the NP's PFD2 compatible. Can they be used in the WWA sanctioned offshore events ie. Safety Bay Marathon, LOC?


Used an NP at the LOC, no worries at all. Very comfortable with good visual to the harness hook.
Davage
Davage
VIC
182 posts
Davage Davage
VIC, 182 posts
15 Apr 2012 6:01pm
Have alook at the Jet Pilot Ski Vests. Nice snug fit that dosent ride up and keeps you warm when not wearing a wettie. Also heaps of color options if your into that sort of thing.
Windxtasy
Windxtasy
WA
4019 posts
Windxtasy Windxtasy
WA, 4019 posts
15 Apr 2012 4:36pm
Stuthepirate said...

Are the NP's PFD2 compatible. Can they be used in the WWA sanctioned offshore events ie. Safety Bay Marathon, LOC?


Windsurfing Perth say that's what they get them in for...
PhilSWR
PhilSWR
NSW
1104 posts
PhilSWR PhilSWR
NSW, 1104 posts
15 Apr 2012 7:51pm
seanhogan said...

Come on Phil !! these are just plain ugly !!

Get neoprene ones, those seem to be 20 years old in design...




Just to keep you happy, I'll add this one to the mix
Anyone have any feedback on them? My objectives are comfort, bouyancy and warmth- within a budget of around 100 bucks. I'm not too worried about storage pockets etc. Worth considering?



.
seanhogan
seanhogan
QLD
3424 posts
seanhogan seanhogan
QLD, 3424 posts
15 Apr 2012 8:42pm
This one will trap less water.

bear in mine the way to put it on(and take it off).... In my case I went for the front zipper as I'm as flexible as an ironing board.....
mybrosweeper
mybrosweeper
NSW
1016 posts
mybrosweeper mybrosweeper
NSW, 1016 posts
15 Apr 2012 8:46pm
Oi Phil, Ive got a pretty late model ripcurl PDF x impact vest here if you want to check it out
PhilSWR
PhilSWR
NSW
1104 posts
PhilSWR PhilSWR
NSW, 1104 posts
15 Apr 2012 9:07pm
mybrosweeper said...

Oi Phil, Ive got a pretty late model ripcurl PDF x impact vest here if you want to check it out


For sure Ian. If you don't need it, it fits, floats, and is comfy around my waist harness, I'll be happy to give it a shot.

Cheers mate.

qldnacra
qldnacra
QLD
455 posts
qldnacra qldnacra
QLD, 455 posts
15 Apr 2012 9:26pm
PhilSWR said...

Ok, it seems like Neil Pride is the front runner . So, besides their appearance and $10, what's the main difference between with these two models? More pockets, one more bouyant??









I bought the bottom one and they are good because the harness hook goes through the hole in the bottom and stops it riding up. Reasonably comfortable too. Although Sean is right they do look a bit dated but they are definitely function over form and they are fairly well priced for Pryde gear. Also they have plenty of adjustment to customize the fit. I tried my neoprene ski vest and it wasn't good at all because of the low zipper it kept getting pushed up around my ears and it is a tight fit.
Shell_13
Shell_13
WA
12 posts
Shell_13 Shell_13
WA, 12 posts
15 Apr 2012 8:11pm
Beware if buying a PDF the "rules" have changed in regard to what is required officially. Lancelin Ocean Classic this year required a PDF 2 so the Pryde vests don't offically comply as they are equivalent to PDF 3. The only difference is that PDF 2 is fluro colours so easy to see.

Was not a problem this year but if you are out buying one new it might be worth putting in a bit of research.

Yachting Australia tried to change to PDF 2 but there was and out cry so the rules have been relaxed. For now.
aussieboats
aussieboats
NSW
342 posts
aussieboats aussieboats
NSW, 342 posts
16 Apr 2012 8:38am
give me a call and can organise what you want

www.jordans.com.au
elmo
elmo
WA
8894 posts
elmo elmo
WA, 8894 posts
16 Apr 2012 7:43am
PhilSWR said...

seanhogan said...

Come on Phil !! these are just plain ugly !!

Get neoprene ones, those seem to be 20 years old in design...




Just to keep you happy, I'll add this one to the mix
Anyone have any feedback on them? My objectives are comfort, bouyancy and warmth- within a budget of around 100 bucks. I'm not too worried about storage pockets etc. Worth considering?



.



That's actually an impact vest, I've got one of those as well and use it on the gnarly sped days.

The impact vest is very good for what it is designed for, it does give some floatation but there is a noticeable difference between it and the NP PFD



The pocket is handy as I can easily carry lots of spare rope and cleat

sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8349 posts
sboardcrazy sboardcrazy
NSW, 8349 posts
16 Apr 2012 11:58am
PhilSWR said...

Ok, it seems like Neil Pride is the front runner . So, besides their appearance and $10, what's the main difference between with these two models? More pockets, one more bouyant??









I've got the bottom one & very good..
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8349 posts
sboardcrazy sboardcrazy
NSW, 8349 posts
16 Apr 2012 11:59am
elmo said...

PhilSWR said...

seanhogan said...

Come on Phil !! these are just plain ugly !!

Get neoprene ones, those seem to be 20 years old in design...




Just to keep you happy, I'll add this one to the mix
Anyone have any feedback on them? My objectives are comfort, bouyancy and warmth- within a budget of around 100 bucks. I'm not too worried about storage pockets etc. Worth considering?



.



That's actually an impact vest, I've got one of those as well and use it on the gnarly sped days.

The impact vest is very good for what it is designed for, it does give some floatation but there is a noticeable difference between it and the NP PFD



The pocket is handy as I can easily carry lots of spare rope and cleat



Or you can stick your camelback end in It & some waterproof choccie for when you run out of puff..
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