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High speed pfd .

Post: # 8728Post Rut311969 »

Hey guys where would I find a good and reasonably price life jacket with a high speed rating .Thanks for any input .And think summer :boating: .
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I have a lifeline but found myself not wearing it because It's not the most comfortable. I picked up a sterns with leg straps, I'll het the model tonight.

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Post: # 8731Post Hippie459MN »

Chet, What did you pay for the Sterns? I know some of the lifelines can be a spendy and I dont have that kind of money but I still want to be able to afford one that will keep me safe. :D
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Post: # 8770Post Sonik »

When I talked to Kent @ Lifeline in late 2008, he hooked me up with a 160 starter/recreational jacket for around $285$295 shipped if I remember right....that was when they were advertising the S&F discount. The 160 is nowhere near as bulky as the 170 comp vests but doesn't have as much impact material or as tall of a collar.

I wear mine whenever I'm in the boat and will be buying another this year (I hope) for me and donating my "old" 160 to her. I'm used to it now so wearing it all the time isn't so much a factor anymore.
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Post: # 8772Post 77viper »

Ya Jeff, I have the 170 and in the allison seat it just isn't comfortable for a day on the lake and like I said I found myself not wearing it so I bought the Stearns. The lifeline is a much better jacket as far as safety is concerned but it does no good folded over the back of the seat.

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Kevin if the one you wore last fall felt good I will sell it to you, I bought it then found it was to big for me.
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Thanks for info guys where do I look at the life line model 160 at thanks again .
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77viper wrote:Kevin if the one you wore last fall felt good I will sell it to you, I bought it then found it was to big for me.
I cant remember but I do know it wasnt to big or anything. Maybe this weekend I can check it out again and see what we can do. :up:
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Post: # 8782Post Rut311969 »

Thanks Chet .Got get one so I want to look at them all think I'll gte one for the counter weight to aka my passenger.I havnt decided if I"m keeping the Vector If I do might make it in line seating .Center steer.Thanks again for all info guys .
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