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49erGBR735HSC
Really should get out more Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1991 |
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Topic: Bouyancy Aids Posted: 22 Nov 05 at 12:03pm |
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I'm not sure if Henri-Lloyd are still producing them but I managed to get a cracking buoyancy aid. 50N, high cut and a really good fit. Its got a front zip, and draw strings at the bottom. It actually comes down to just above the spreader bar on my harness and fits really well and doesn't really feel like you're wearing an aid. Fairly easy to swim in and can be taken off in seconds. Mine is at least 5 years old and if I could, I wouldn't buy another bouyancy aid. Its blue, with a white stripe across the front and Ben Ainslie had one when he was sailing his Laser. The Magic Marine one is probably just as good, looks like it has a little bit more length on it though.
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stuarthop
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Nov 05 at 8:15pm | |
I have a very good side entry henri lloyd one works a treat!
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Blobby
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Nov 05 at 5:13am | |
I have a very nice bouyancy aid made for water skiing. High cut and good fit. Probably a couple too many buckles though...
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Skiffe
Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Jun 05 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 220 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Nov 05 at 10:47am | |
Yeah, I wish. I use an inflatable type one. small, no bouyancy when not inflated, and much more bouyancy, about 3 times (150N), than a standard aid. |
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Isis
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Nov 05 at 11:52am | |
sounds like a great idea but I cant see them being legal over here without them being automaticaly inflating which is a big no-no Does anyone know what the official situation is with them in the uk? |
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stuarthop
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Nov 05 at 6:32pm | |
Nah mines navy and grey never slips up it has a usefull side bucke which tightens up a treat so it doesnt slip |
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Guest
Newbie Joined: 21 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 0 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 30 Nov 05 at 9:52pm | |
I use a Rooster one which works fine for me in the Musto. Rick |
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hydrographer20
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 01 Dec 05 at 9:47pm | |
Well i have a henri lloyd one which is only 1 year old so is assumed they are still in production. But it is extremely comfortable and i do like the handy little zipper pocket incase ofcourse whilst racing you suddenly decide to pull out a sandwhich . But wouldnt change it at all its great
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Newbie Joined: 21 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 0 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 02 Dec 05 at 6:26pm | |
So ... now you have no idea ... seems everyone is happy with their own choice
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tgruitt
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 Dec 05 at 12:44pm | |
might just strap a few small pieces of polystyrene to my chest and make do!
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