[Peter Pancho]

I spoke to Mark Watters(left on front of paper) today at my work where he works off duty and he convinced me to buy a PFD of somesort. He told me today that the 71 year old was found an hour ago around 3pm or so. I told him I normally don't fish with a PFD and don't go into waters no higher than knee to thigh high, he just gave me a caring and firm look and said "Trust me, you need to buy one!"
I admit I have fell in rivers twice and it was very SCARY! I am now looking into a vest that has a pull device with CO2 to trigger the air. These are alot lighter.
Hopefully the rest will follow me on buying a PFD, but those who don't, swallow your pride and don't think twice of crossing waters that you are not familiar with or at the least bit weary of.

:TSKTSK
ROFESSOR

Matthew 4:19

 

[Peter Pancho]

I spoke to the guys at the Morning Hatch in Tacoma and they said the 71 year old was wearing Orvis breathable waders with a belt and had a "cane" ? Information was from a person that is really good friends with the man who died.
Regardless of what type of waders you wear, please know your limits and don't let your ego get in the way.

"Follow Me and I will make you fishers of Men"
Matthew 4:19

 

[Peter Pancho]

I found the perfect PDF!
http://www.air4wear.com/pages/features.html

I was going to buy the Orvis with internal SOSpenders, but didn't want to fork out the 170.00. Got mine at Sportco in Fife for 90.00. Its got manual,auto and CO2 activation. The auto works when the vest is submerged in water for 3-5 seconds. Awesome PFD!

"Follow Me and I will make you fishers of Men"
Matthew 4:19

 

[Peter Pancho]

According to the directions, they do not recommend wearing them under any clothing, since it might minimize the size of the lifevest. I don't really see any difference compared to the Orvis vest with the built-in SOSpenders except 100.00. I wouldn't use the SOS waist pack since it might get wet and auto-expand. When it does, a life vest comes out of the pack. I honestly don't think you have enough time to put that over you head while your head is dunked 5' underwater!
I don't see having a problem putting it over my vest or under. I guess I would put it under my vest but will try not to smother the PFD with the vest. Maybe unzip the vest or something. Will test it out tomorrow.

"Follow Me and I will make you fishers of Men"
Matthew 4:19

 

[Peter Pancho]

Here is ALL the information you will need to know about the "SOSPENDERS PFD" http://sospenders.com/models.html
For larger dudes, I believe the model35 is suitable. Made for longer torsos and heavier weight.
PS, these are somewhat spendy but its just like buying a motorcycle helmet; Do you buy a Quality shoei,AGV,HJC helmet or a Kmart-50-dollar-just-to-get-you-by-cheapie?

" How much is your life worth? "

"Follow Me and I will make you fishers of Men"
Matthew 4:19