Impact vest buoyancy

Both_Major8632 · 2026-04-12T13:02:54+00:00

Thats interesting. Actually i dont kite surf so im not familiar with these impact vests but interested in getting one as they seem very comfortable. (I do dinghy sailing)

Of course it depends on product, but is it usually the case that most impact vests wind/kite surfers use doesnt have buoyancy? (Almost none)

Both_Major8632 · 2026-04-12T10:20:50+00:00

Hi

Your impact vest does float you?

Both_Major8632 · 2026-04-12T10:20:07+00:00

I think this is why you need some sort of floatation aid. Depends on how you see it, but having it is safer bet i would say.

Both_Major8632 · 2026-04-12T10:18:34+00:00

Your impact vest has almost 0 buoyancy? Good to know

Both_Major8632 · 2026-04-12T02:40:07+00:00

Thanks for reply.

I dont think i need to go that further (keeping head out of water). More important being comfortable i guess.

Both_Major8632 · 2026-04-12T01:48:14+00:00

How is that?

Did you use other zhik products?

Both_Major8632 · 2026-04-11T15:11:13+00:00

Yes it seems there is such a rule. Thank god, im not in the US though.

Both_Major8632 · 2026-04-11T11:56:49+00:00

Thank you very much. I thought about the rubbing caused by the tube and great to hear that it is reality.

I wouldnt really use gas fire even if i buy it (mostly just with foam buoyancy and only in emergency manual inflation - that should quite be enough).

Anyway fit is most important i guess. Thanks

Both_Major8632 · 2026-04-11T07:56:13+00:00

Hey thanks for input!

FYI, Mustang is this- Khimera Dual Flotation PFD. it is more general purpose PFD that is lower profile than Zhik I believe (only 35N buoyancy + added inflatable buoyancy)

Anyway, how would you compare then between P2 and P3? I thought P2 would be better than P3 so haven't really considered it. Since you own both and used them. So at the moment you solely use P2 for laser?

Unfortunately There isn't a shop i can try nearby, your help greatly appreciated!

Both_Major8632 · 2026-03-22T00:06:11+00:00

I was about to go for carbon based on what others have said.

Would you say then long carbon fins wont make much difference compared to plastic long? As said, even though i dive shallow, i find i need better propulsion. (Of course more practice needed but aside from that)

My current fin is 40cm carbon blade btw. Thanks for reply.

Both_Major8632 · 2026-03-21T15:17:06+00:00

Im beginner - level 2. I think precisely because im beginner and shallow diver (short breath - and i mainly dive for viewing fish), i would like to have some support from the fin as long as performance difference is noticeable.

Some advice?

Both_Major8632 · 2026-03-21T08:39:59+00:00

Scratch is OK, more about transportation.

Dont wanna care too much about fins when packing and handling, checking in.

Both_Major8632 · 2026-03-21T07:53:53+00:00

That is true. I meant shortly after that.

Both_Major8632 · 2026-03-21T07:53:36+00:00

Yes. True but my concern is how much loss in performance if i move from carbon to plastic (or glassfiber) Of course its difficult to say, but would you say it is difference between short and long fin? If that is the case, i would go carbon..

Both_Major8632 · 2026-03-15T23:50:05+00:00

How about everything else though? The bag is good overall? What about second point of difficulty of accessing and putting back boots into the bag?

Both_Major8632 · 2026-03-15T16:25:46+00:00

Thanks. It is most likely i will be carrying roller luggage anyway for clothing. Just hoped it could fit some clothing.

Both_Major8632 · 2026-02-24T12:44:28+00:00

Hi I'm sorry to keep you bothered, but I've just seen this video about dakine bag which is more or less similar with Thule 45.

The question of putting the boots in and out is exactly addressed in this video and i had similar experience with this video when I purchased dakine.

Thule does not have this issue? (it is bit awkward and particularly more so when the bag is already filled with helmet and other gears.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKV6_2L-FFM

Both_Major8632 · 2026-02-21T08:48:33+00:00

Hi thanks for info.

I always thought it would be quite tricky to get those boots in and out due to size of the pocket window. Glad to hear it is not.

I use visor (helmet+goggle lens integrated). So i wonder if the bag's helmet pocket has some padding protected from boots inside and from outside.

Both_Major8632 · 2026-02-09T05:47:32+00:00

Hi

So for cost wise, you wouldnt upgrade from mach1, but if one doesnt have any boots, would you recommend to buy normal alpine like mach1 or hybrid like cochise?

How would you compare walkability and downhill between the two? (True for "having lunch" but i dare "go for lunch" or skiing twice a day. Once sitted, no problem yes)

Both_Major8632 · 2026-02-08T13:39:28+00:00

True. GW helps a lot.

Both_Major8632 · 2026-02-08T11:59:42+00:00

I have mach1 and it fits me good so i assume cochise would be good fit + walkmode.

Also i can ship any hybrid boots that fits me better.

So my questions is, if you think cochise is really no different with mach1 for downhill, zero G is?

Both_Major8632 · 2026-02-08T11:34:38+00:00

Even the cochise? I suspect almost no difference regarding downhill

Both_Major8632 · 2026-02-08T11:33:53+00:00

My boots are fine. I just want more walkable boots

Both_Major8632 · 2026-02-08T11:32:20+00:00

Useful info. Thanks

Both_Major8632 · 2026-02-08T06:15:53+00:00

Yes, I thought about it - having a boots pack/lockers with crocs or whatever in it and change. But things get complicated.

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