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Topic: life vests  (Read 1080 times)

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spinal tap

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It's time I invest in some new life vests.  We've been rocking the old school vests that my kids and I've outgrown (me side ways).  Where can I buy some decent ones for the best price? 

thanks,
Nate


Mienboy

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Depends on what you want, check cabelas,dicks,or eBay.these places have some of the best prices when there's a sale,also west marine
My biggest worry is that my wife(when I'm dead)will sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it


I got mine off of Amazon. Check there and good luck!


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I found a great deal on some at REI. Shop around for deals.
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NRS Chinook PFD is specifically designed for kayak fishing. They’re also reasonably priced at around $110.


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4est

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The vest I've been using the last 4 years I got at Sportsmans Warehouse. $59 Four good pockets on the front to hold whistle, knife, radio , and I even have a little flashlight.
I was at Austin Kayaks in Houston and was looking at getting a new vest, but they didn't have my size.
looking at the NRS Chinook plenty of pockets...$110 waiting for that 20% coupon.
Sportsmans has a good vest for the money. Comes in red only.
Nrs has 3 colors to choose from.

-4est
« Last Edit: May 07, 2018, 08:12:29 PM by 4est »


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I bought mine off of Amazon. It's very flexible and has mesh that allows the vest to conform to your body. $43.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FI3FAZ4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Tinker

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I bought mine off of Amazon. It's very flexible and has mesh that allows the vest to conform to your body. $43.

Just a note: those ONYX vests have marginal floatation in them.  If you're on the fluffy side of the weight-height ratio, avoid them.  The kids use them but they don't work for me.
« Last Edit: May 08, 2018, 03:01:35 AM by Tinker »


Spring45

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NRS Chinook all the way. I hated spending the money on it. But $110 is not bad for all the pockets and nice comfy fit.


spinal tap

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thanks for the input.


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NRS Chinook all the way. I hated spending the money on it. But $110 is not bad for all the pockets and nice comfy fit.
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