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Chris Hawkins

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Recommendations for PFDs
« on: August 28, 2012, 01:26:54 PM »
What do you guys think of the automatic/manual inflatable PFDs for use on the Ultimate 20?  I am thinking of purchasing 3 Onyx auto/manual inflatable PFDs to keep on the boat for racing.  These particular PFD's are pretty lightweight, relatively inobtrusive, and are a universal fit.   

However, it doesn't look like most people racing on keelboats are using the inflatables, choosing instead to use a low profile vest (extrasport, zhik, etc.). 

Does anybody have experience with these PFDs and an opinion on what the better option is?

 
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Chuck Ballew

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Re: Recommendations for PFDs
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2012, 01:39:49 PM »
We received two as a gift. Haven't used yet but I'll let you know first impressions in two weeks.
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Nate Selstad

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Re: Recommendations for PFDs
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2012, 01:02:05 AM »
I have used my integrated harness manual/auto floatation vest very successfully until a Racine race were the rain set both of the ones I kept on the boat off and I have yet to replace the CO2 cartrige.  I have started wearing a standard PFD one because I am sailing with my youngest children and my back appreciates not cranking against the lifeline on the big wind days. 

Nate
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