how tight should a pfd be

Good point!

   Safety above all else!  Live to fish another day!

I ended up buying my first pfd at the kayak store in Oakley. They had it on sale for $69 originally $89. Thing was I had a choice between dark green and red. I like green so i chose it, it also matches my dark green hobie outback..does this make me invisible on the water? or will i still be seen? not sure if i should get the red one now..lol

I forgot what kind it was but it fit me real well, the foam is soft so its not too constricting, doesnt ride up on my neck, and it has 2 pockets in the front. The tan fishing version is almost the same except i notice the foam was more stiffer which felt too bulky, but it came with a whistle and lots of fishing pockets.

I hope the salesman sold you the womens specific PFD / mesh back. They have more split panels up front to make a more comfortable fit for the ladies. And I  hope you have either a bright orange flag or bright orange paddle blades on your green kayak - for visibily / safety issues. I've paddle with a few green kayaks on the lakes and could barely see them cause they blend in with the trees by the shore line. Safety first!

He didn't he sold me a unisex one, which seems to fit ok but, im going to go down there tommorow to try out the womens and exchange for a brighter color. Safety is number 1 for sure, thanks Mooch!

i have 2 pfd's also.. and inflatable one i use when i go on a boat and my nrs chinook. of course the inflatable is so much more comfortable. but it was suggested that i dont use it. i do have d rings on my belt so maybe ill attach it to those so it stays down. but it isnt tight to the point that i cannot breathe its tight to the point where my movement is restricted. id rather have it tight than loose. id rather be safe than sorry.

thanks all for the suggestions.

vin