Ok I'm thinking of getting one of these
http://www.sunshinecoastsailboards.com.au/vmchk/Safety-Gear/Impact/Floatation-Vests/NP-High-Hook-Buoyancy-Vest.html
Looks like I'll have to buy online as the local shop doesnt deal with Pryde.I'm wondering about fit. I don't want to order one and have it come through the wrong size. I assume if you give your 'dress' size they should be able to match one to fit? Do they have much adjustment? Also what do people think of them? Ive got a cut down skivest & Ive got straps to hold it down but it still rides up & chokes me..[}:)][}:) Any local suppliers in the Newcastle area that might have them?

JoLee said...

SBC; I just bought a 'medium' prolimit impact vest from Simon at Boardcrazy Brisbane; its not a full bouancy vest officially but its a lot more comfortable doesn't ride up and has plenty of velcro adjustment for a snug fit if wanted. Much more efficient for hooking and unhooking harness. Looks cool too.

So can the MSB book you or do they pass for inland waters? How different is it to the Pryde ones?

jamesf said...

Sue, I just picked up one of these from Wind surf n snow, and they work very well. For an extra $50 you can get a "camelbak" style water pouch to go on the back so you can have a drink while sailing.

If you give them a call at the shop down there, ask for Anne and she will be able to help you with womens sizing. They can mail it up to you and price was same as that one from the sunshine coast.

I looked at Board Crazy, and they have some Mystic "impact vests" that a few of the guys around here use but they arent as floaty as a proper buoyancy vest. Depends what kind of thing you're looking for.

cheers
james

I looked at windsurfnsnow website & couldnt find them..So you have the Neil pryde one? It is a recognised PFD isnt it ? low grade..I have a camelback I have sewn onto the back of my current vest & assumed I could just do a similar thing to the Neil Pryde one..?

Sue
Agree with James. ring Anne & discuss.
I have one also - all good.

from Seabreeze prev discussion;
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Windsurfing/General/harnesses-and-floatation-do-not-mix/
(google is your search friend, also SB search)

Sue, you wont ever regret buying one I run a seat harness and have the hook tab tight so the hook isn't too low when hooking in and out. I just bend forward when its on, and slip the hook over it. Keeps the vest from riding up in the water also.

Looks like Ill be ordering one today..My usual vest zip has gone so as well as it riding up I have to try & put it on over my head which is a pain.[}:)]

nosinkanow said...

BTW, I'm picking mine up in a day or two, the final selling point for me was the camel back, I get very thirsty out there.

Do the NP ones come with a camelback now????

I think it has a pocket for one at the rear? Have to check, haven't picked up mine yet...BigW sells the bladders for around $15. Or am I mistaken and someone said they carried water in the front pocket?

Gidget said...

nosinkanow said...

Strangely the size L to XXL is rated with a Euro Standard 50N which qualifies it for Australian Standard Type 2 and 3. Anything smaller and the rating drops 45N-35N which means it doesn't qualify, that's if you are pedantic about the legalities, flotation wise it makes no difference, smaller person smaller jacket...simple. This spec is off the NP website.

I have wondered for a while about that 50N thing. It's the waterways people who are legalistic and pedantic around my way, especially in the terrorist season.

Anyone else noticed that all the terrorist ads come out at election time to scare us into keeping the same government?
They vests have tabs on the back that you can attach a camelback to.I've orderd one..Now just need some wind to try it! Boy I'm looking forward to being able to fall in and not be choked by the #$$thing!

Got it o/night..wow! Its so comfy! It doesnt have anywhere near as much buoyancy as the other one I had but it was over the top.It was really hard to swim in and uncomfortable. I hope this one will still have enough bouyancy to help waterstarts with a big sail .I can hardly wait to use it! I might look a bit less daggy now too!
The first thing my partner said was that it isnt visible enough & I need some fluoro..It doesnt worry me .I usually give way to anything bigger than me anyway.
It has 4 tabs on the back.My camelback is in a 'pouch" with tabs on it so being lazy I just used string to tie it on.It even has a little tab on the front to hold the nozzle.
Thanks Sam!

Well they must pass..first fall yesterday the MSB boat came over.I think they thought I was drowning as the mast tip was pointing to the bottom of the lake [}:)] ( what causes that? )..and it took me ages to get it up ready to waterstart.Anyway I had my Neil Pryde vest on and they didn't question me but just went off when I started.