PFD Sydney

International Australia / New Zealand
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2 questions:

Can someone give me a link to info on PFDs. i am sure there is one somewhere here.

Advice on a shop in Sydney to go buy one.

I am all new to this, Thanks.

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Howdy Dave

Here’s a link to a PFD overview basically you’re looking for a Type III PFD that provides sufficient bouyancy for your weight. Although you could go the whole hog and get a Type V PFD aka a rescue vest and impress your mates with lots of attachments and cool looking stuff which you’d need to learn how to use :slight_smile:

Anaconda have basic but serviceable PFDs but as you’re in Sydney, you could also contact Mark Sundin at Expedition Kayaks http://www.expeditionkayaks.com He has a warehouse in Marrickville with some stock. He is a particularly good source of NRS kit and can import it at great prices.

Alternatively you can roll the dice and shop online. I bought an Astral V8 from mainpeak.com.au which does the job OK and is light and effective.

Cheers

Dale.

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Good info Dale. I bought an Astral V-eight also from Paddlecraft at Pittwater but recently acquired a rescue vest for bigger WW trips.

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Hey Darren - what rescue vest did you end up going with ? I haven’t pulled the trigger yet…

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I bought a used Macpac one off Chris. It’s an old one but does the job.

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I was soo cut that that Macpac vest didn’t fit me (ie I am a fat bastard). I would not get anything but a recue vest for ww I think.

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Dave

Take Dale’s advice, he and Steve are my gear gurus !

Mick

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Thanks for the info. Took the Yak for an outing on Blackwattle Bay after work yesterday.

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Mick, I can’t afford to be a gear guru…PFD’s on a wine bladder budget :slight_smile: