PFDs

Originally posted by G.R.F. 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.

can recommend both zhik and spinlock for slimline and anti snag sailing.

Really like my Zhik(s).  Bought a large and found it floated up on capsizes so downsized to a medium.

Heh heh, Turnturtle's trumping in on  the wrong conversation   

Originally posted by jeffers Originally posted by turnturtle I was using a Dakine impact vest on the D-Zero - as you say, the boom is very low....   Quit the trolling TT you know the boom height on the D-Zero is fine and is the same or higher than many boats that are similar.

I did wonder where that came from, can't recall the boom being particularly low and can't recall even suggesting it, the only thing that imv suffers from a low boom is the Contender, oh and that Europe boom looks a bit down and dirty. But lets talk about D Zero and nose diving shall we?