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Where to buy a better quality buoyancy vest?

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Created by Windragon > 9 months ago, 6 Apr 2013
Windragon
QLD, 168 posts
7 Apr 2013 12:39AM
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Do you people use buoyancy vest? (life jacket) .

Have checked out Big W and Kmart, they are either too big or too small for me. Besides, most of them are quite 'ugly'.

deejay8204
QLD, 557 posts
7 Apr 2013 7:48AM
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Biggest issue with any PFD you get from BIG W and Kmart is they dont fit over your harness too well and it will drive you insane adjusting it all the time. If you dont wear a harness have a look at BCF or Rays Outdoors.

But to get a proper PFD for use with a harness check out any of the sponsors on Seabreeze. You will be paying the same amount for a proper one from them as you would from any of the supermarkets.

Jeffrosail
QLD, 169 posts
7 Apr 2013 12:06PM
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I bought a Neil Pride 2 years ago. They are made for windsurfing and cost about $120. I think it is false economy to get one from Big W etc as you will find it difficult to swim in it when you need to chase your board after falling off.

stanly
QLD, 307 posts
7 Apr 2013 12:40PM
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Jeffrosail said...
I bought a Neil Pride 2 years ago. They are made for windsurfing and cost about $120. I think it is false economy to get one from Big W etc as you will find it difficult to swim in it when you need to chase your board after falling off.


+ 1 on the NP PFD.

Windragon
QLD, 168 posts
7 Apr 2013 4:58PM
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I am now looking at ebay. Do I choose the one that above the waist length (in order to work well with harness)? Thanks



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