mitch8585 Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 hi all, Seeing as im new to this i was wondering what type of PFD you guys wear? Ive been wearing my Type 3 wetsuit one that i used when waterskiing. But i almost got hit with the boom the other day and i was thinking that if i did and landed in the water a type 1 would be much more useful.. what do you do? Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Nacra 430, no boom!!! Seriously, I wear a type 2, and get slagged about it all the time as it is fluro yellow. I've had it since 91 and haven't ever had drama. I considered the inflating type, but i stuck with what I knew worked. Love the look of the new Magic Marine Jackets, After the F18 lads come in, they don't seem to take them off as quick as i want to get out of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquoll Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 The "Type 1" includes buoyancy to keep the head supported when in the water. On the "Quiksilver Maxi" I used this mean a big collar which flapped and beat me around the head while sailing. After Paper Tigers passed a rule to allow camel-backs, I got a Type 2 "Pinnacle Ultra" kayaker's buoyancy vest, which has camel-back built in, front pockets and lots of adjustment. Very comfy. However Racing Rules still dont allow camel-backs so it was a waste of money. POssibly a Type 1 "Life Jacket" (as opposed to type 2 or 3 buoyancy vest) will be required if sailing in open water: http://www.seabreeze.com.au/News/Sailing/Public-comment-sought-on-new-NS W-lifejacket-laws_3133728.aspx [This message has been edited by tonyquoll (edited 07 May 2010).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboutcats Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 You'll soon get sick of the Type 1 collars, they get caught on wires and rope all the time. I don't let our juniors sail with them at our club because they're more likely to get they're head caught under water in a capsize. If you go to a sailing shop and try some on you'll find the slimmer and more comfortable the vest is the dearer it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Stick with your wetsuit vest if you are comfortable with it, it should be the same Aus std as other type 2 pfds with less windage/bulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NACRAJON Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Don't buy a black one. They are fashionable at the moment but they are crap. Stinking hot in summer and once in the water your invisible. I bought mine over the internet and didn't tick a colour box, it ended up being black. I have 2 fancy Black Magic Marine PFDs if anyone wants to swap for an equivalent value old fashioned orange or yellow one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Bore Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Blow up Doll. Will never let you down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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