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Buoyancy Aids 19 years 11 months ago #1877
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I'm going to buy a new buoyancy aid soon. I need one that is good for both river running and freestyle. I've been looking at the HF Serpent and the Yak Descent. Has anyone any views or any other suggestions. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Buoyancy Aids 19 years 11 months ago #1878
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I have heard good things about the HF vest. Personaly I use Astral Aquavest 300R Rescue which I like very much. Even though my west is one size too big it´s not in my way when I paddle, and stays on when I´m taking a beating.
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Buoyancy Aids 19 years 11 months ago #1893
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Is bouancy aid just another term for life jacket/PFD?
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Buoyancy Aids 19 years 11 months ago #1895
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Yep, thanks for that skirnir. Anyone else any view on it?
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Buoyancy Aids 19 years 11 months ago #2032
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the serpants really nice so is the astral systemx are importing both to the uk try them both out. Astral is going through the silly CE tests so should be here soon hopefully. Or my personal favourite the peak uk river vest. Its the same cut as there freestyle vest but with a fronts pocket which folds flat, knife pocket and chest harness and is around £110
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Buoyancy Aids 19 years 11 months ago #2036
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I've been using the Astral 300 Rescue vest recently and like it a lot. I've also used the HF serpent, PeakUK vests and Palm vests. Not too sure about the yak though? They are all great life jackets with enough floatation and a good fit. Try them all on in the shop and go for the one which is the best fit or has the best pocket set up for you. If you still can't decide go for the one which colour coordinates with your boat!
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Buoyancy Aids 19 years 10 months ago #2053
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Thanks lads
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Buoyancy Aids 19 years 10 months ago #2097
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ive got a plam Axis Extrem, i realy like it. its gr8 if ya wanna do tricks and stuf cos theres no upper body to it it only covers ur stomach and leaves your chest and shoulders free for movement. i like most of palms extreme and freeride p.f.ds..check them out there quite nice..this is mine www.palmequipmenteurope.com/acatalog/freeride_pfd.html
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Buoyancy Aids 19 years 10 months ago #2158
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y do pfds have to be so expensive 120 quid for some foam and material and a bit of strapping jesus
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Buoyancy Aids 19 years 10 months ago #2161
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yea but that 120 will save your life some day
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Buoyancy Aids 19 years 10 months ago #2309
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ive got a palm extrem river vest is alsom and i dont fined that it gets in my whay at all when im playing
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