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1. 

   JoeWildlife
   Member

   First, Feathercraft goes out of business.

   Then, I need to send back by cVest because of a broken zipper.  They have a great warranty.

   NO longer available!   IF you want one, you had better buy one before everybody runs out of them.  I havent looked real hard yet, but I haven't run across another vest that had a VHF radio pocket, a knife lash, a stobe holder, and all them pockets.

   Joe

    

   Posted 1 year ago #
2. 

   Coastie
   Member

   The Stohlquist Drifter is an excellent vest.  ClamCounter (Josh) and I have used the same ones for the past six Everglades Challenges.  Zippered pockets, easy to place a knife in the front and strob light upper back.  We have been able to stuff in PLB, marlin spike knife, flares, windproof match container, small compass, etc, in pockets.  Very strong/durable zipper and quick snap.  Fits easily over drysuit, and is comfortable in non drysuit days over dryshirts/jackets.

   Coastie (Eddie)

   Posted 1 year ago #
3. 

   MisterMoon
   Member

   That's too bad the cVest is gone. It's been a good one for me. I wonder why they killed it? 

   The problem with the Stohlquist Drifter for me is that it has a foam back and won't work well with my Hobies and other kayak seats. A mesh back is needed to be comfortable. 

   Posted 1 year ago #
4. 

   JoeWildlife
   Member

   I'm not shopping for a new one yet.  NRS says they cannot repair a PFD because it voids USCG certification. To replace a zipper, really?  Maybe they will send me a new one, old stock.  Or give me a refund which I will use to buy one old stock somewhere else.

   Kokatat makes a few good options, I see now.  But they are even more pricey.

   Joe

   Posted 1 year ago #
5. 

   spiritwalker
   Member

   The NRS Chinook Fishing PDF may be a good option but without the VHF radio slot.

   https://www.nrs.com/product/40009.03/nrs-chinook-fishing-pfd

   Posted 1 year ago #
6. 

   MicroTom
   Key Master

   Here is a radio option for you:

   https://www.murrays.com/product/11-4001/

   Posted 1 year ago #
7. 

   Yakmandu
   Member

   I keep my VHF in a waterproof pouch. I've had two different VHF radios stop working because the speaker was wet and cold. Once they dried out, everything was fine. Yes, both times it was during an EC that was unseasonably cold. Imagine that!

   Posted 1 year ago #
8. 

   JoeWildlife
   Member

   Good news, NRS has awesome customer service and replaced the broken zipper, free of charge and with free shipping both ways!

   I guess replacing a broken zipper part doesn't void the certification after all.

   Joe

   Posted 1 year ago #
9. 

   Aleutian
   Member

   I just bought the Astral Ronny Kayak Vest, it has everything you mentioned except the strobe loop, but that was easily rectified with a couple of zip ties (tape around them - otherwise they'll end up poking you). The Ronny is easy to find, inexpensive ($80-100 depending on where you buy it), and Astral has similar warranty protection as NRS. 

   Posted 1 year ago #
10. 

    Lawless
    Member

    I have needed a new PFD for a while and had long considered the C-Vest.  So I just saw an ad for Backcountry.com with a NRS C-vest for $80.  Seemed like a good deal so tossed one in my cart... and BANG!  For some unknown reason, it told me that I was entitled to an EXTRA 20% off.  

    New NRS C-Vest.  $65.  Not bad!  Here's the link I followed:

    https://www.backcountry.com/nrs-cvest-type-iii-pfd?CMP_SKU=NRS0141&MER=0406&skid=NRS0141-RD-SM&mr:trackingCode=D8E05C3F-629B-E111-8828-001B21A69EB8&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=plaonline&CMP_ID=PLA_GOc001&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PLA&k_clickid=a47564d7-9352-43f8-a7c0-0dd61d70e5ff&gclid=CjwKCAjwuvjNBRBPEiwApYq0zjhNpqCnplJiVY31bHnUcbup4FOSctWztFFF9_AiZ4LG9_jhrnuc4hoCvkEQAvD_BwE

    Fair winds!

    Lawless

    Posted 1 year ago #
11. 

    DockWater
    Member

    Thank you Lawless,
    Ordered a new one. The front of mine got a little worn from trying to climb in the boat for a few hours! Thanks for the heads up and the link.
    Dockwater ( Curtis)

    Posted 1 year ago #

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