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DAB

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PFD Hydration combo
« on: April 20, 2019, 05:07:18 AM »
Hi All, my paddles are getting longer... I need a comfortable PFD with a built in hydration bladder.  Anyone have a good recommendation or a hack?

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DAB

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Re: PFD Hydration combo
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2019, 07:12:55 AM »
I’m wondering, too.

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Re: PFD Hydration combo
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2019, 08:32:12 AM »
I use a Kokatat Orbit Tour PFD (https://kokatat.com/product/orbit-tour-pfd-lvuobt) and then a Dakine Waterman Hydration Pack (https://www.amazon.com/DAKINE-Waterman-Hydration-Pack-Reservoir/dp/B07CK4P7C1) on top of my PFD. They aren’t meant to go together, but I find they work really well together. Don’t even notice the hydration pack.
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Re: PFD Hydration combo
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2019, 08:47:16 AM »
https://tcsurfski.com/product-category/pfds-life-jackets/

Seems like the surfski companies have better options for PDFs

I have not tried these, but they seem much better designed

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Re: PFD Hydration combo
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2019, 09:10:48 AM »
I just use a standard waist PFD and a Modelo in a can in my board short pocket ::)

Of course you could substitute a RedBull in lieu of the beer.
« Last Edit: May 19, 2019, 09:15:39 AM by TallDude »
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Re: PFD Hydration combo
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2019, 01:15:43 PM »
https://tcsurfski.com/product-category/pfds-life-jackets/

Seems like the surfski companies have better options for PDFs

I have not tried these, but they seem much better designed

Been using the Vaikobi PFD for few years now. very low profile and with Back pocket for Hydration (up to 3 Liter)
Very light and highly adjustable. Pockets are useful but for light use, otherwise wear and tear is quick.

Just ordered the V3 so hopefully they improved that weak point.
in progress...

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Re: PFD Hydration combo
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2019, 04:18:10 PM »
I use a waist hydration pack when I’m wearing a full PFD. I kind of like a back hydration pack better, so in that case I will wear a waist PFD. It looks dorky, like I have too much stuff on. Not that that ever made a difference to me.
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Re: PFD Hydration combo
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2019, 05:43:51 PM »
I have been using the Moke one for years. Big pockets and work really good. No wear and tear to see. not the most elegant but what pfd is.
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Re: PFD Hydration combo
« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2019, 03:13:41 PM »

 


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