PFDs

I really like my Zhik

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I must be getting old - I hate the American term PFD. Apologies. As long as we don't say booo-ees for bouys I'll be ok 😂

Originally posted by Do Different In addition to considering marginal differences between makes it may be worthwhile to think about wearing a tight fitting rash vest style top over your existing or a new PFD. A solution favoured by some to keep it slim and minimise chances of snagging on boats bits.

I use an impact vest, the sort of thing kite and wakeboarder use, it's low on buoyancy, but does provide protection when for example the crew accidentally let's go the kite sheet and you get thrown onto the metal hoop thing that some boats have sticking up. Along with helmets I think they are far more suitable for dinghy racing, given we are often pushing the limits of windspeed and if we do go over some times being able to dive down and out is more important than floating about for long periods. They also make it easier to get back in the boat unaided, so, no bulky buoyancy vest for me, ever, thanks just the same, my method works better.

Edited by G.R.F. - 10 Apr 17 at 9:32pm

I have one of the Rooster ones. Not too bulky and comfy and I manage to compress my 6ft 1 under the boom quite happily even when I am on max kicker.