These two from Cabela's are both on sale online now. Both have high ratings and re-arm kits available.Want to get my Dad one for Christmas.Looking at the low profile inflatable type. Who uses one? Liked the look of the Onxy AM-24 on Tackle Warehouse. Any input/personal experiences appreciated.
Wouldn't take much for him to sink, he doesn't swim. Thanks for input guys, will let you which way I go.I figured you'd let him sink....................................good to know you're not that cold blooded!
In the same type of situation... Once the one has deployed... unless you have a recharge kit.. it is no longer a valid PFD...One consideration with the inflatables is what happens once in the water and they inflate? A buddy of mine went over-board in Spinney a few years ago. The inflatable deployed fine but he pannicked after it felt like he was choking to death (super tight around his neck). He had 2 float tubers come by and rescue him. Inflatables may be super comfortable but my buddy will never use an inflatable again!
I've had great luck with a fishing vest/life jacket combo. It's called a Stohlquist fisherman pfd.