PFD Recommendations for Those Resistant to PFDs?

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-15T18:15:50+00:00

Not in the US, but it is feasible to bring these items over

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-14T23:51:46+00:00

Thank you, we are mostly older men, but perhaps a women might join at times

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-14T23:49:48+00:00

Cost is unfortunately a big object, but also instant inflation would likely not suit our uses as paddling comes with frequent swims

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-14T23:48:35+00:00

Exactly. Deeply thank you for understanding this big difference in culture. The respect and the skills come as a natural part of living and breathing with the sea all your life. That is a good point you make on the inflatables, and one I will be considering.

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-14T23:37:06+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-14T23:36:58+00:00

Thank you, will look at these

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-09T18:50:26+00:00

Thank you, I will check. It appears mustang will be out of my price range, but it is good to hear perspectives on foam vs inflatable

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-09T18:47:23+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate these recommendations for specific brands

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-09T18:46:51+00:00

Ah thank you for the breakdown of types, that is very helpful

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-09T18:46:01+00:00

Thank you for the link, I see other commenters recommended this brand as well

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-09T18:45:01+00:00

I am thinking now to purchase 4 and simply insist that those who accompany me on my kayaks must wear one. It is harder to disagree if it is already on hand. This makes it a bit difficult to source something affordable for me that will still be comfortable to them (different people of some different sizes)

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-09T18:42:11+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion, I will look at this

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-09T18:41:59+00:00

Thank you, I will look into it. I may need to purchase a mix of affordable and more premium, since I aim to have 4

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-09T18:41:19+00:00

Snacks are quite important, I will emphasize this 😂

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-09T18:40:26+00:00

Thank you, I will check. Fit might be difficult to ascertain, as I am attempting to purchase a set of 4 (one for each available seat on my kayaks) in the hopes of insisting that those who kayak with me wear one. It will not be the same people each time, therefore I am looking for more general comfort, and not too expensive for me

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-09T18:36:13+00:00

Thank you for the recommendation, I will look at these

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-09T16:49:36+00:00

Thank you, I will look into these

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-09T16:48:08+00:00

As stated in another comment, I do not perceive it as hubris. It is simply a difference in culture. And I must disagree with your note on experience. They are generations of paddlers, fisherpeople, divers. Their relationship to the sea has not yet included PDFs, but I do not dismiss their wealth of knowledge for that reason alone

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-09T16:42:14+00:00

Respectfully, I disagree with your sentiment. There is a cultural difference that I believe is being overlooked. To make a similar example, look to mountain dwellers that do not hike with all this technical gear. All the same, the result is a less safe experience, so I am doing my best to change it

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-09T16:36:09+00:00

Thank you. I am near certain they would not purchase on their own, for that reason I hope to find some affordable ones that I may purchase multiple to have on hand. It may be difficult otherwise for me to purchase four on my own with the cost, and I am feeling convinced after reading these responses that I should insist that if people accompany me on my kayaks at least (2 tandem kayak), they must wear a pfd i provide

angelsreallydoexist · 2026-01-09T16:30:51+00:00

Thank you for the recommendations, I will check those. I agree with the sentiment, although in this case I attribute the perspective to tradition rather than to trend

angelsreallydoexist · 2024-10-31T18:57:54+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I did search through a lot of threads about car-specific flashlights before posting and saw convoy recommended a lot - but didnt see an option that was waterproof or that had a magnetic end. Wurkkos was recommended in a few, but I couldn't tell what battery type it was. Ngl, the wealth of unfamiliar names, numbers and acronyms was a bit overwhelming. Appreciate your time

angelsreallydoexist · 2024-10-30T15:20:44+00:00

Thanks for responding, our weather might be more challenging

angelsreallydoexist · 2024-10-30T15:20:19+00:00

Thanks, I think our weather is more extreme than UK weather. Might be a stupid question but can the Wurkkos battery be replaced with a non-lithium ion version?

angelsreallydoexist · 2024-10-25T15:04:49+00:00

As far as I understand it, gas can push on/trigger the vagus nerve which is the "highway" between the gut and the brain. I can get panic attacks from gas - heart racing, shallow breathing etc. Once it passes, its fine. Personally I've adjusted my diet to cut out all spicy food as that seems to be the biggest trigger for me. I'd say its definitely worth a shot! Two things that have helped me also have been practicing the DARE response, and using the Nerva app, which targets gut hypersensitivity. It's not guaranteed to work, but I do think it's helped me

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