LIfe Vests PFD's....

[Shawnny B]

alright so I posted this in the open water forum and well, I didnt get the response that i was thinking that I would. I do appreciate everyone that did respond there but I dont believe that I have enought information/experienses. So here is a cut n copy of my original post

"Maybe its the daughter, maybe its the age thing, maybe I am just getting afraid, either way I am seriously starting to look into purchasing a PFD that I can wear when ever I am in my canoe or boat. I admit, I normaly dont wear it they are in the boat/canoe with me, but the darned thing is just so bulky/uncomfy. I have the Sterns 30 dollar specials. I have seen people with the waist style that auto infaltes, Ive seen 100 dollar ones that are just less material than what i have, Ive seen the ones that look like they just go around your neck and auto inflate. Ive also noticed on the ones that are inflate by themselfs there are 2 kinds, the Auto, and the pull cord. I will more than likely be looking for 2 to purchase or ask for as a gift. Anyone out there have their suggestions? I guess I havent really been afraid of anything as of lately being on usualy the only one out in the canoe on that small part of the lake, but Im thinking about venturing out on more lakes, such as North or South Center, Forest Lake, Clear lake ect ect, not quiet like the channel at South lindstrom or chisago or back in the river between North Lindstrom and North Center. Any info / experiences would be much appreciated, and ofcourse I know You get what you pay for but the cheaper side would be nicer seeing as how money isnt growing on that tree out back yet, Ill have to check with Bobby to see if that seed I got from the kid on the corner was really a money tree or if it was another type of tree, either way Hopefully Bobby comes around and lets me know if I put it in the wrong place or if it was a different type of seed or something."

Thanks again

Shawnny B

[Master Chief]

go to a sports store and look at PFD's designed for Kayaking and Camoeing. they fit great, true they are a lil more money, but well worth it.

[PierBridge]

I just bought the Stearns Auto inflate Life Jacket and so far I like it's real comfortable it auto inflates or self inflates I fish with some bigger guys that my regular Life Jackets do not fit and the Stearns fits them I plan on getting another but at $139 it's going to be a while.

Also I think it's going to work out in the winter for a little extra safety

[Deitz Dittrich]

I bought one of the cabelas inflatables... not sure how confy it is?.. still trying to get used to it.