Hi.
In the next few months (when the weather gets better and stingers go away) I am going to start learning to kite surf and take a few lessons. I have always used a PFD when doing any water sports.
I have a self inflating type 3, but thats not suitable for kite surfing, so I am looking for a PFD/impact vest thats suitable for wearing a harness with.
I know Jet Pilot make them does anyone know if these are suitable for use with kitesurfing harnesses
Question: Does an impact vest in waves keep you in wave for longer as you have more bouyancy and can't get under the wave? I was thinking of getting one of them as well but i have concerns that they are more of a hinderance in the surf?
Basically, what are the pros and cons?
Run a search in seabreeze for impact vests - been discussed a few times over the last year - here are a couple of the results. I use a Ripcurl PFD3 vest plus seat harness. Got the vest from a skiing/wakeboard shop (dozens of models to choose from).
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=32783&SearchTerms=impact,vest
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=32553&SearchTerms=impact,vest
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=30982&SearchTerms=impact,vest
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=29485&SearchTerms=impact,vest
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=26791&SearchTerms=impact,vest
Hey orb74,
A bouyancy vest in the surf will be a major problem as it will float you on the waters surface, but it isn't bouyant enough to keep you above the foam where you can't breathe.
Can't duck sets with a PFD on. Don't do it, you'll likely drown! 
Good winds,
The mystic one works with a waist harness and is really decent (you know the mystic harness quality)
