PFDs

   Bump: Just bought a couple of Spinlock Wing BAs. Very pleased. Sizing spot on. Very nice slim, snug fit. The 'foam' is 20 mm thick compared to 26 mm of our old Busta BAs.

Bought online from Marinestore Maldon. Very helpful on phone and efficient delivery. Would recommend. (no affiliation).

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cad99uk Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 11 Mar 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 187	Post Options Post Reply Quote cad99uk Report Post Quote Reply Topic: PFDs Posted: 09 Mar 21 at 4:05pm
	Bump: Just bought a couple of Spinlock Wing BAs. Very pleased. Sizing spot on. Very nice slim, snug fit. The 'foam' is 20 mm thick compared to 26 mm of our old Busta BAs. Bought online from Marinestore Maldon. Very helpful on phone and efficient delivery. Would recommend. (no affiliation).

epicfail Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 01 Dec 19 Online Status: Offline Posts: 61	Post Options Post Reply Quote epicfail Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Sep 20 at 12:49pm
	This is interesting, I'll have a look at the Spinliock stuff. something with a lack of bulk will help me get under the boom of my Europe.

Iain C Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1113	Post Options Post Reply Quote Iain C Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Sep 20 at 12:40pm
	Thanks guys. I do like the look of the Spinlock Wing and Mozzy and E.J's case for them looks very reasoned...Contender ergonomics will be similar to the 700 too. My LJ on the big boat is a Spinlock Deckvest and it's always been very good. I think the price looks pretty good compared to the Rooster version which does seem pretty steep. I've seen a couple of those Forward WIPs on cats at my club...funny thing is I thought the "forward" bit was to stop people putting them on the wrong way around...I didn't realise it was the brand name! :-)
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zeon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 20 Aug 16 Online Status: Offline Posts: 316	Post Options Post Reply Quote zeon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Sep 20 at 11:52am
	+ 2 for the spinlock foil . It a low profile design and fits really well. My only problem is I have put on two stone and I am too fat for mine lol. Am having to wear my old magic marine one while I decide to either lose weight or buy another spinlock foil in a larger size . PS I think if you like your old front Magic marine pfd you would get on well with the foil . Edited by zeon - 03 Sep 20 at 11:54am

E.J. Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 19 Feb 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 184	Post Options Post Reply Quote E.J. Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Sep 20 at 11:26am
	+1 for the Spinlock wing. Due to the ergonomics of a Contender the fleet compares the thickness of Pfds quite carefully. Anything with a front zip is slight thicker and by less ‘bendy’. The wing is very flexible and the slimmest (at time of measurement) that we could find, it also does not rise up into your face when trapezing. I love the look of the Spinlock Aero pro, but it’s a tad thicker and quite pricy for something that will get battered by the boom. As said above better to use a cheap rash vest as a sacrificial layer.

Mozzy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 21 Apr 20 Online Status: Offline Posts: 209	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mozzy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Sep 20 at 10:20am
	I have the spinlock wing (from lennon https://lennonsails.co.uk/pfd-buoyancy-aid/) I think the side entry is better, as it allows the buoyancy to slightly thinner across the chest as you don't lose an inch of foam to where the zip sits on the foil. Spinlock also do one integrated with a rash vest. I prefer the flexibility of just chucking a race bib on over the top.

Smight at BBSC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 09 Jan 07 Location: Great Britain Online Status: Offline Posts: 1129	Post Options Post Reply Quote Smight at BBSC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Sep 20 at 9:56am
	My crew sails with the spinlock foil and she really likes it. Fits well and is low profile with nothing to catch or snag. My gul BA is bulky and irritating as the velcro straps don't stay stuck. but I can't bring myself to buy another one as they're bloody expensive! Had a musto BA previously and that was really comfy but fell apart after a few years.
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Gordon 1430 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Jun 17 Location: Lee on Solent Online Status: Offline Posts: 310	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gordon 1430 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Sep 20 at 9:51am
	Rooster do a new slimline one. Regards Gordon
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H2 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jul 17 Online Status: Offline Posts: 750	Post Options Post Reply Quote H2 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Sep 20 at 9:39am
	I have a Forward WIP Neo (https://forward-wip.co.uk/en/85-flow-neo-vest-50n.html) which I really like. Had a similar wish list to yours and I have not been disappointed.
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ColPrice2002 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 25 Nov 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 222	Post Options Post Reply Quote ColPrice2002 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Sep 20 at 9:32am
	Hi, I recently changed to a Spinlock Foil. It' a low profile 50N PFD, the neckline at the back is cut a little lower than normal, this means that there isn't a ridge as I duck under the boom. I've managed a crash gybe in my Solo (with full kicker) - it doesn't catch the boom, just a thump on the back! My old Gill would stand proud of my neck and trap the boom it the same situation, so it's worth considering. Colin