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williamthegrate
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Joined: Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:49 pm
Kayak Make: viking
Kayak Model: profish 440
VHF Call Sign: zmw9429
Location: hamilton

Dose any know or think what the best one to buy is I'm looking at getten the nrs fishermen best are they good or not
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Winch
Posts: 2081
Joined: Tue May 12, 2009 8:10 pm
Kayak Make: Kaskazi
Kayak Model: Dorado 2
VHF Call Sign: help
Location: Earth

I dont think a PFD is going to help you there mate :lol:
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FatherOfMany
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Joined: Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:34 am
Kayak Make: Old Town
Kayak Model: Predator XL Petrol
VHF Call Sign: ZMW9858
Location: Papakura, Auckland
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Winch wrote:I dont think a PFD is going to help you there mate :lol:
My exact thought
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Old Town Predator XL
OK Tetra 12
Old Town Predator 13
OK Prowler Elite 4.5 #1, OK Prowler Elite 4.5 #2

PB: Snapper=66cm, J.D.=39cm, Gurnard=38cm

VHF Callsign: ZMW 9858

Kayak Fishing Auckland
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aqua bee
Posts: 158
Joined: Thu Feb 14, 2013 12:34 pm
Kayak Make: viking
Kayak Model: 400 lite

:x jeepers maybe a big stick might be better
Perception swing (blue)
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Viking 400 lite (yellow/black)
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STRAY DOG
Posts: 1502
Joined: Thu May 12, 2011 9:19 am
Kayak Make: OCEAN KAYAK,viking
Kayak Model: PROWLER4.3,4.1 ,pro fish 440
VHF Call Sign: stray dog
Location: NORTHLAND WEST COAST

I was thinking one loaded with a 50 cal semi :P or a Arnee styles 12 g pumps :tmi:
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gibro712
Posts: 49
Joined: Thu Jun 11, 2015 8:43 pm
Kayak Make: Ocean Kayak
Kayak Model: Prowler Ultra 4.3
VHF Call Sign: ZMU5027
Location: Wellington

I guess as long as you can store securely and conveniently your VHF and Epirb, and it has a high back on it, you can't really go wrong...

Personally I use http://www.nrs.com/product/2157/nrs-cvest-mesh-back-pfd" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; which ticks all of the above boxes imo

You may need to rethink your approach if you plan on sharing with those critters
Ocean Kayak Prowler Ultra 4.3
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yak64
Posts: 455
Joined: Sun May 04, 2014 9:12 pm
Kayak Make: Ocean kayak
Kayak Model: Prowler 4.3
VHF Call Sign: ZME2628
Location: Haumoana

I have a NRS c vest and thoroughly recommend it. It is well designed, comfortable has heaps of pockets including the radio one. Also since having this i have never once been bothered by crocs. Certainly ticks all the safety boxes for me. :)
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awondering
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Joined: Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:47 am
Kayak Make: Viking
Kayak Model: Viking PF400 Custom Black
VHF Call Sign: ZMT8884
Location: Auckland
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I also had an NRS would I get another ??? hmmm doubt it, it frayed and went from orange to shade not recognizable in a short time :!: BUT in saying that I was lead to believe the new ones are a little more fade resistant , perhaps Limitless can update us on the one he is/was using...
I procrastinated for ages and bought a new Palm Kaikoura from the UK(It was too good deal at the time not to get), to date no fading, way more comfortable its just a better finished unit all-round IMHO ...

Madmike must of been using the Astral for a while now, be interested to see how they are going?

Here is a pic of Tech`s NRS looks better than my old one (link Below)and also the Palm Kaikoura(new Model) I think NZ is still on 4 year old models and there has been some good improvements to it...

http://www.kayakfishingnz.com/forum/vie ... ra#p206077
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