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Inshore Fishing in Southeast Louisiana

Life Vest

Life Vest Question : I just finished putting together a tiller motored boat and have to get some life vest to wear while running and double as the ones needed on the boat ---------------------- what is a good brand and style vest that is comfortable and doesn't movement of your body ? ----------- I have looked at a few and can't make up my mine , I have seen some nice ones on Kayakas ------------------ where is the premo Kayak shop ?
October 10, 2012 at 6:35pm
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Posted October 10, 2012 at 7:34pm
This one

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_277701_-1?color=Blue&N=581132454

I have 2. One for me. One for 1st passenger. Love it and doesn't break the bank.

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Posted October 10, 2012 at 8:31pm
Inflatales

The inflatables are comfortable, but can activate when you don't want then to. The less expensive ones use a small 'pill' similar to an Alka Seltzer to activate the inflatetion.

If they get wet in the rain, splash, etc they can activate. there are even cases of them going off just by soaking up the high humidity we have here in south Louisiana. The more expensive ones use a hydrostatic pressure valve that only activates when the vest is submerged and the activation is caused by the sensing of the change in pressure due to the unit being underwater. (they cost about $200)

If you decide to go a traditional vest, get one that's made for fishing and has cutout arms for more movement and mesh panels to keep you more cool and comfortable.

If you're looking for a kayak shop in the New Orleans area, Masseye's has stores in New Orleans and Metairie.

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Posted October 11, 2012 at 6:04am
Inflatables

Thanks for the insight , I never realized inflatables where Coast Guard approved for boats and I wore one every day in helicopters while working out in the Gulf ---------------

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Posted October 11, 2012 at 7:50am
inflatables

Another thing, if you decide to go the inflatable route, if you aren't wearing it, it does not count as a life preserver. So I just bought a couple of the cheap-o orange universal vests to keep myslef legal.

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Squid Row Profile Photo
Posted October 11, 2012 at 12:16pm
Vest

I have used the Onyx Auto/Manual vest from Academy for over a year now. Its been through several of the summer time thuinder storms that were soaking frog chokers. I have even hosed the dried salt spray off of them after getting home and have never had an issue with them. If I remember right they ran some where just under $100.00
Its also like someone else stated in this post that they are very comfortable and after awhile you don't even realize you have it on.

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