Impact Vests and Life Jackets

[Matixsnow]

I am trying to find some form of extra flotation on the water. Impact vest or a life jacket. I want something that is low profile that works well with a waist harness. I have been looking at NPX and Liquid Force. Any suggestions or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[mdh01]

Check out the Neil Pryde PFD...purpose made for windsurfing, works great for kiting. Lowest profile you will find...

http://www.isthmussailboards.com/prodin ... er=NW54906

Mark

[Eric P]

I second Mark on that one. That Neil Pride Vest is great. I never leave shore without it.

[Bryce]

Speaking of safety.. what kind of helmet and size did you have eric? I tried that on awhile ago and it fit perfectly. I was going to order one.

[Eric P]

I'll have to check it out when I get home. Hopefully it blows for the race on Sunday.

[Tom L]

I use the Neil Pryde Vest also. Has a nice pocket for carrying stuff. Not too bulky. I use a seat harness so I'm not sure how this would work for waist, but it is called "high hook". I kite solo so much that I wear it almost every session. Saved my butt on some self rescues, when I got too tired/exhausted. I wear it for sailing also.

Call Philip at Inland Sea, he'll get you set up. Nice impact vests there also. Maybe Midwest carries Pryde, not sure.

http://www.inlandsea.com/p-667-neil-pry ... -vest.aspx

[Jay_M]

I use the Mystic Force D3o vest and it is pretty decent. It also fits great under a waist harness.