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- The Kayak Companion
- Paddle Your Own Kayak: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Kayaking
- Basic Kayaking: All the skills and gear you need to get started (Stackpole Basics)
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking
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PFD's should be about fit first, then features, then price. Unless you need (and are trained to use) a rescue vest, most PFD's offer a similar feature list, varying by pockets here and there.
I've got a TON of experience with PFDs, having guided, worked in a shop, and worked for a PFD manufacture for many years, I've fitted hundreds or thousands of people with their first PFD.
You will want to get a kayak specific PFD. they are typically cut with wider shoulder openings than other types of PFDs, and are cut shorter in the torso. Imagine sitting in a kayak, especially with a skirt on, and picture the distance from the top of the skirt to under your chin. For most people, especially women, it's not very far. most waterski type vests would be pushed up.
Best thing to do is to head to a store with a good selection of vests. (ahem, Top Gun Kayak is a site sponsor and a great shop)
Thanks for the tips. I was at Top Gun Kayak for a lesson last weekend and looked at one. At this point in the season there wasn't a lot left in stock. I've been thinking about the Astral Wonderjacket. I like the cut and look. Has a lot of features. Made for a woman. The blue is pretty, but it seems like the yellow would be a better idea, for visibility. Good to hear it is a respected brand.
Now, picking a boat. Not gunna be so easy. I think I'll just keep test driving the waters at Google Earth for a while.
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