Recommendation for BIG man PFD

[theoldwizard1]

I am about 275 and last time I got measured for a suit I was a 54 and had a 19" neck. I'm looking for a PFD that is my size so I won't feel squeezed into it like a sausage, so comfort is a priority. I also do some smooth water kayaking and an occasional tube ride.

What do you other BIG use ?

 

[smokeonthewater]

get an inflatable pfd.... you WON'T regret it... it's like wearing a pair of suspenders... VERY comfy

 

[JoshOnt]

As smoke said inflatable is the way to go. I bought one and my friends and family thought I was nuts, turns out they like to try and take it from me. I am not big but am small so similar issue in that couldn't find one that fit me well.

 

[lncoop]

An inflatable PFD wouldn't be a good choice for kayaking or tubing. I suggest checking out low or medium profile paddling PFDs as they offer plenty of flotation with no mobility restriction or sausage fit LOL. Stohlquist, NRS, Astral, Extrasport and MTI are a few of many brands ranging in price and quality from decent to top notch. There are many options that will work for you.

 

[K-2]

I wear one of these, but I am only an XL , I love it for working on deck but it does
kind of ride up on me when I sit since they are long, not short like a kayak PFD.
http://www.lfsmarineoutdoor.com/kent-rogue-neoprene-fishing-vest.html

 

[flyingcow]

MTI Solaris in xxl/xxxl. I use it when I canoe or whenever I don't want to wear my inflatable. I'm 6' 3" and 330 lbs. It doesn't ride up, and I'm wicked comfortable when paddling. REI has them.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Can't see any reason an inflatable wouldn't be good kayaking unless you are doing whitewater...

I actually bought my inflatable specifically for use with my kayak.

It's auto/ manual... I have the auto feature locked out so it will only inflate if I yank the cord OR manually blow it up with the inflation tube.