LIFE VESTS [ PFD's ]
Feb 19, 2020 19:33:37 #
teabag09
Loc: Chesapeake, Virginia
plumbob wrote:
Sounds like a blonde joke. Being clueless and all.
I would say that's on him for not educating her on what to do if this or that happens. My wife loves to fish with me and is totally ignorant about boats and water but she has been drilled about what to do if something happens to me. Doesn't mean I've covered everything but each time we go out something new pops into my head and we go over that and a little quiz on the others. Mike
Feb 19, 2020 19:36:03 #
I tried that with my Mrs. it was like starting WW 3. Must have been my delivery. Oh well we don't have the boat anymore. Problem solved.
Feb 19, 2020 19:39:45 #
teabag09
Loc: Chesapeake, Virginia
Big dog wrote:
I got mine from cabelas. Get SOMETHING.
Agree BD. Mike
Feb 19, 2020 19:49:20 #
Egghead wrote:
I've used the pull cord type, and have seen em work accidently. Not in the water tho. So yes they work. My only concern about self inflating is. There man made. They are SUPPOSED to inflate when they get wet.??? But will they. Have you ever bought anything with a good warranty that failed.??? It's one of those things that your going to bet your life on. Ya ever lost a Bet.??
If it fails to automatically inflate upon entering the water, you still can tug on the provided pull cord and it will inflate.
Feb 19, 2020 19:50:42 #
teabag09
Loc: Chesapeake, Virginia
plumbob wrote:
I tried that with my Mrs. it was like starting WW 3. Must have been my delivery. Oh well we don't have the boat anymore. Problem solved.
Again Bob, she wants to go and at the same time is a little afraid so she appreciates the little lessons. She also knows that I grew up on the water and driving boats most of my life and know my way around water. I also emphasize how much I respect the water, the weather, watching for signs of both the water and the sky. I think a plus is I'm gentle but stern and I let her drive which scares the crap out of her but she loves it and she catches more fish than I do.
The first time I took her fishing was on the creek I grew up on. We were on a mastless sunfish. She caught a 5.8 lb gator speck. She was hooked. I've not bested it. Mike
Feb 19, 2020 20:26:16 #
I have to give my wife credit. She can drive the boats on and off the trailers. One is the 23 pro line sport and a 17 seafox. I think I'll keep her
Feb 19, 2020 20:27:14 #
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Feb 19, 2020 21:03:52 #
Big dog
Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York
teabag09 wrote:
Agree BD. Mike
Couple few years ago, when they first passed the law, I was out duck with a friend. We had life jackets on the boat but we weren’t wearing them. From across the bay we saw the Coast Guard leave their base, 41’er heading right at us from over a mile away. Soon as they were within 400 yards, we ran the flats ( we only drew about 13” of water). They saw that and simply pealed off to port. Ever since I’ve kept and worn my pfd!!!
Feb 19, 2020 21:26:33 #
bottomcoon
Loc: Tahlequah, oklahoma
Like boatmaster53 I bought a bass pro brand inflatable because it was at least $50 cheaper than some others.
1st year I had it I got caught in a hard rain & the thing inflated on me. I learned right then i had all the straps way too tight. That thing about strangled me. $25 later i had a new inflator cartridge kit. This last fall I noticed the indicator on the vest showed the cartridge was dead. I'm not throwing another $25 into that vest. I"m going to buy a good mustang that inflates only if it's submerged a few feet. Inflatables are far more comfortable to wear and the're not cheap but worth every nickel.
1st year I had it I got caught in a hard rain & the thing inflated on me. I learned right then i had all the straps way too tight. That thing about strangled me. $25 later i had a new inflator cartridge kit. This last fall I noticed the indicator on the vest showed the cartridge was dead. I'm not throwing another $25 into that vest. I"m going to buy a good mustang that inflates only if it's submerged a few feet. Inflatables are far more comfortable to wear and the're not cheap but worth every nickel.
Feb 19, 2020 21:35:10 #
Cleemartin wrote:
If it fails to automatically inflate upon entering the water, you still can tug on the provided pull cord and it will inflate.
Thanks Clee I never checked on one because of that. I didn't know it had a back up. Will go check it out now. Not that anyone would look for me if I went to the bottom.lol
Feb 19, 2020 21:36:52 #
Fyrchf
Loc: St. Charles, Mo
The inflatables are cooler then the-vest type, so you’ll wear it more, go with the automatic type in case you hit your head or are otherwise incapacitated, I’ve had them for decades, Mustang brand are top rated. Never store them or put away wet, humidity can make them activate and it’s about $25 for a recharge kit
Feb 19, 2020 21:38:01 #
20mules
Loc: Chesaw, Washington
cactus jack wrote:
I have used an inflatable for many years and they are comfortable and light. I personally would recommend an automatic that will inflate when submerged in water, the reason is there is no guarantee that you will be conscious when you hit the water and you have to be conscious to pull the cord on the manual inflatables.Has anyone used these inflatable vest's ? I want to go fishing by myself, not by choice. Often my friends or family can't go when I want too. My wife worries about that !!! I have all the required vest's for a 2 man or woman, but there bulky and hard to fish with wearing them. So I don't with a partner on board. But she might be right by myself. Any comments welcome. Thx, fishing smaller lakes in southern AZ. PARKER CANYON LAKE, and PATOGONIA LAKE. CJ.
Feb 19, 2020 21:43:52 #
I tried to get my wife to drive once, just once. Apparently that's not her Job. So about a week later a Garmin TR1GOLD showed up.??? Now I don't drive either lol
Feb 19, 2020 22:15:09 #
I live in the Northwest and something one should take into consideration when boating alone is to have a tie to your boat. Every year we lose a lone fisherman who thinks he did not need a life vest or tied to his boat. Food for thought.
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