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Hi I am a Florida angler but I grew up and went to college in Hampton Roads. I know you guys fish in a lot rouger water than we do here in Florida so I am curious - what type of safety equipment you carry out to the CBBT or th HRBT? If you carry a radio, do you store in your PFD or in the boat? The other question whats the thought on inflatable PFDS? Do you trust them or not? Thanks in advance for your help. |
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My standard gear for those sights consists of the following: appropriate clothing for the season, whistle for sound(and minimum requirement for the club) Stern light to be seen and headlamp. Paddle leash usually. I do wear an in inflatable pfd and actually just tried it out for the first time. Works as advertised and the nitrogen refill cartridge is cheap. I like the thinner pfd such as my inflatable, but I imagine its all up to preference. I'm the only one I have seen in the club so far I think with an inflatable. Alot of guys equip their standard pfds with stuff such as knives, radios, etc. I carry my gps in the boat for those new areas and when fog is predicted. Just started carrying a radio and it too will be attached to the boat for now. So there's my two cents from a newer kayaker- Jason |
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Light, whistle, spare clothing, some first aid equipment, gps, sunblock. water, high energy snack, signal mirror, stupid looking hat with a flap to cover ears and neck, long pants, long sleeved shirt and seeing as how I just got myself an inflatable pfd for fair weather protection, I'll probably carry my regular in the yak. I haven't decided on a radio just yet but it makes good sense. I have about 6 or 8 pool noodles in the hull that I can possibly use for floatation issues either person or vessel. I think there's also a list of "important equipment" that the club members drew up and you might want to look for that. My thinking on the inflatable pfd is that I'm fairly comfortable in the water. Shouldn't be in water so terribly insane that I'd need to worry about serious issues. Shouldn't be in that type of situation alone so you'd at least have some flotation that someone else might be carrying. There is a following that says to carry some gear to help cover those that might forget to bring theirs or might not be aware....... talking survival here. Oh, a space blanket also.
Hobie Outback |
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I'm in a hurry now so not much time to post (getting ready to head to the demo day) but want to ensure anyone using inflatables is aware of the bulk when inflated and possible challenge it can create when trying to reboard, also be sure to have a backup pfd as mentioned in the previous post (anyone try switching pfd's while on the water in challenging conditions?), once the cartridge is spent it's tough to replace "on the water" (especially if it's rought enough to cause a capsize!)
Whatever anyone decides to use practice with it and learn the limitations.
Vic |
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As far as safety gear goes, everything previously mentioned is a good idea. On the topic of inflatable VS traditional PFDs I will always wear a traditional PFD. Why?....because I never have to worry about puncturing it with, lets say a hook maybe. Also you get a better fit both in, and most important, out of the boat. In regaurds to a VHF radio. If it is not attatched to you and you get separated from the yak, well........hmm........uh.......oops! And that goes for any other safety gear you carry. If it is not attatched to YOU then it may not be available when you really need it.
Another point. Check your gear every so often and practice how to use it. Having a flare won't help if you are trying to read the instructions in the dark which rubbed off two years ago when it expired.
The best piece of gear to have though is a buddy on the water with you and second best is someone at home who knows where you went and when to expect you back.
Tight Lines, Aaron orange ride 135, red chatam 16(sink) |
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