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Catfan69
PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 2:27 pm 
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Looking for a PFD/trap harness....
Not seeing any from Hobie…...Gill.…..
Anyone know of a good Trap harness that is also a CG approved PFD?

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MBounds
PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 3:55 pm 
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Catfan69 wrote:
Anyone know of a good Trap harness that is also a CG approved PFD?

Nope. They don't exist anymore for a number of reasons, the chief one being that the sales volume required to justify a USCG approval all but precludes them.
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So most wear a PFD and a harness over/under pfd
Thoughts on a good combo pfd/harness?
Like to have some pockets, comfortable....

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Depends on how much $$ you want to spend.

The best, most comfortable harness I've ever had (and I've had a few over the last 45 years) is the Zhik T2. But it's going to set you back close to $300.

Typically, the PFD is worn over the harness, so that's where you'll find the pockets. There are very few sailing PFDs made anymore - but the kayaking ones are just as good.

The Hobie-branded gear is reasonably priced and generally quite good.
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