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.
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.
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
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.
Good info Dale. I bought an Astral V-eight also from Paddlecraft at Pittwater but recently acquired a rescue vest for bigger WW trips.
Hey Darren - what rescue vest did you end up going with ? I haven’t pulled the trigger yet…
I bought a used Macpac one off Chris. It’s an old one but does the job.
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.
Dave
Take Dale’s advice, he and Steve are my gear gurus !
Mick
Thanks for the info. Took the Yak for an outing on Blackwattle Bay after work yesterday.
Mick, I can’t afford to be a gear guru…PFD’s on a wine bladder budget