Life Vest
Ok, I have been gone from the sport for 15 years. I just retired and have an Xpress boat ordered when it hit me. I don't have a life vest anymore. I used to have one of the early versions of the inflatables.
So, I would like to stay inflatable if possible especially since I will be fishing in Florida almost exclusively. I weigh about 260 lbs. What are my options? What do you all use? Am I stupid for wanting inflatables still? Something better on the market?
Please help!
Also, sure would be nice to have a search feature on these forums! :)
This is the one that I run, and love it. Best of luck!!
https://www.amazon.com/Mustang-Survival-M-I-T-Activation-Fluorescent/dp/B00UWOFU4U/ref=sr_1_3?crid=5S8TM2LH0N05&dchild=1&keywords=mustang+pfd+automatic&qid=1604367430&sprefix=mustanf+pfd+%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-3
Auto inflated is fine if you pass out before you hit the water, but its difficult to swim with the inflated bladders up around your neck. I prefer a manual inflation type.
I wear an Onyx inflatable life jacket, not as nice as Mustang ... also much cheaper and I am a similar size.
I've been using Mustang Survival for a long time.
John Crews always using a standard life jacket for operating a high-performance bass boat. https://bassu.tv/bass-fishing-video/driving-a-bass-boat-safely-efficiently-john-crews. He feels more secure with this style.
Congrats on your new boat and good luck!!!
