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mastertangler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3111 Location: florida Joined: Feb 1^st, 2010	Re: PFD's Reply #10 - Mar 11^th, 2010 at 4:35pm	Quote Print Post
	Well put Snow Dog. My problem is I can easily envision myself NOT wearing a regular PFD if it was hot or I'm out fishing. Maybe I haven't tried the right one, they seem bulky to me. With my luck I would be out in the middle of Kawanipi on a perfectly calm day with my regular PFD sitting beside me and I would hook one of those humper-thing-a-ma-bobs that Jimbo or old Salt was talkin about and that would be the end of me. As it is now I feel naked without the Mustang on. I admit I was skeptical of the sterns model with the pull tab and all that so I upgraded. Believe you me, I'm concerned about safety and am always asking the question "what's the worse that can happen". I even portage the easy swifts up on the Maligne near Sturgeon just to be on the safe side. My munchkin needs her Papa.


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: PFD's Reply #11 - Mar 11^th, 2010 at 5:08pm	Quote Print Post
	I have a regular PFD that is very comfortable to wear. I wear it anytime I'm on the water, even if I'm just yards from shore casting for smallies on a quiet evening. While pollyhumpers are not known to be in shallow waters, there is still a lot that we do not know about these mysterious creatures... My PFD has a mesh upper, with the flotation more around the midsection & back.


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8119 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: PFD's Reply #12 - Mar 11^th, 2010 at 11:48pm	Quote Print Post
	I hardly recommend this vest. Cool mesh and the large pockets allow you to carry a small fire starter kit. On sale now. The back padding is nice even if you use a canoe seat. It's called the comfort mesh vest, #9IS-943049 (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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jimmar Inukshuk Offline Posts: 866 Location: SE Michigan Joined: Feb 1^st, 2006	Re: PFD's Reply #13 - Mar 12^th, 2010 at 12:45am	Quote Print Post
	solotripper wrote on Mar 11^th, 2010 at 11:48pm: I hardly recommend this vest. You hardly recommend... is that an endorsment or not? I have a similar vest and often forget that I have it on. I sometimes find myself setting up camp then realizing I still have it on. Never been overboard in it however, that's probably something I should try before I get too comfortable. But I guess any PFD is better than none.


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Puckster Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1208 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Joined: Feb 10^th, 2009	Re: PFD's Reply #14 - Mar 12^th, 2010 at 1:00am	Quote Print Post
	Okay, I'll admit it: I don't wear a life vest. I sit on it. All you other sinners, chime in, cuz I'm going to get beat up on this! prouboy


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nctry_Ben Inukshuk Offline Posts: 401 Location: Northern Minnesota Joined: Jan 12^th, 2010	Re: PFD's Reply #15 - Mar 12^th, 2010 at 2:27am	Quote Print Post
	I have sinned But I'm getting better at wearing mine, I even wear my seatbelt now.


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mastertangler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3111 Location: florida Joined: Feb 1^st, 2010	Re: PFD's Reply #16 - Mar 12^th, 2010 at 2:50am	Quote Print Post
	Gentlemen, please, not wearing a PFD of some sort is just plain unacceptable.


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Kingfisher Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1814 Joined: Mar 8^th, 2004	Re: PFD's Reply #17 - Mar 12^th, 2010 at 5:34am	Quote Print Post
	I only wear mine judiciously in bad weather or when cold. I did make a trip last May when I wore it every day on the water. I was cold and a little scared of the cold water. In July and August I rarely wear my PFD unless the waves are rockin and rollin.


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marlin55388 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1230 Location: Watertown, MN Joined: Mar 6^th, 2009	Re: PFD's Reply #18 - Mar 12^th, 2010 at 6:15am	Quote Print Post
	I wear mine! A given within the family. Check out the kayak PFD's , very comfy...When I made a step up to a Solquist, Wow, one of the best pieces of gear I ever PU'ed.


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marlin55388 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1230 Location: Watertown, MN Joined: Mar 6^th, 2009	Re: PFD's Reply #19 - Mar 12^th, 2010 at 6:31am	Quote Print Post
	Opps- I wear mine, it is for the family...and unspoken rule/habit. Check out the Kayak PFD's. When I made the step to replace the old tattered unit....found a "Solquist" on sale. One of the best pieces of gear I ever PU'ed. Very comfy and light Multi-use too...butt pad for the dry lunches, 250# broken legged woman carrier, clothes changing pad, pillow, warm vest for those chilly dayz, survival kit carrier... there's more but me think ya get the picture. And I all I have to do is put it on and clip and zip and that's it...I float, and I aint a turd, IMHO


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