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    Need some help, have been using inflatable pfd for several years. I am now 72 just had back surgery (l4-l5-s1 fusion) fish by myself most of the time. Would like to go with a regular flotation jacket, but want one that doesn't restrict movement much. I have looked at several different styles but looking for opinions. Price is not the biggest factor when in this area. I put my pdf on before I get in the boat and take if off when boat is back on trailer. Thanks

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    Look at Kayak life jackets as they are designed to not hamper movement. But curious why you dont want to stick with inflatable as they are very comfortable?
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    I have the NRS Chinook and find it very comfortable. It has the high back and tons of pockets. I keep clippers on the front bungee and hemostats in the pocket as well as a emergency whistle and fishing license. I also keep my phone in one of the pockets once I launch. I find it much more comfortable then the old style bass pro life jacket I had.

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    I'm 66, two back surgeries and a knee replacement and wear an inflatable PFD. While I don't always wear it when fishing with someone it's always on when I'm alone, quite comfortable. However if you don't want to wear one do as huntinlabs suggests and get a kayak vest, I also kayak and have one of those as well.
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    Got my kayak vest at Academy. Like it a lot.
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    Yup on the kayak style pfd. Astral, Stohlquist, NRS, Extrasport, MTI are some of the leading brands.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jay the baptist View Post
    Got my kayak vest at Academy. Like it a lot.
    Got mine from Academy also,, very comfy and priced right too.

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    I use a kayak style vest also but I don't wear it except when running the outboard. When fishing alone I wear my auto inflating vest from the time I get in the boat until I'm on dry land.

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    You will find that after a while you won't notice the vest like you do at first. It won't matter what brand you choose as long as it fits properly. I have been wearing a regular vest style PFD at all times in my boat for years. I mean from the time I untie at the dock until I am back on the trailer. My work required it so it just became routine. PFD's only work when you are wearing them. A man can go overboard at any time - it seems like that is why it is called an accident. I have had to depend on my PFD before and I am glad it was there.
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    NRS chinook for me too.... Bright orange and I love it

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