Personal Flotation Device
Expeditiezwemvest voor kano/kajak/supboard
Made in Canada
MEC = mountain equipment company
Maat XS/S
zwemvest van topkwaliteit bedoeld om te gebruiken op bv kajak of supboard.
Drijfvest

Afhalen in Oudenaarde, Nazareth De Pinte of Erpe-Mere
Verzenden kost zeven euro extra.

This MEC Fulcrum Guide PFD (Personal Flotation Device) is fantastic for kayaking! It’s comfortable to wear if a paddler’s body fits between XS (extra small) to XXL (extra extra large). A PFD generally takes the shape of a person’s body, which is ideal for continuous use. It’s shorter at the stomach, with adjustable straps at the shoulders. This is compared to a life jacket that is more of a one size fits all rectangular shape. Its design offers more flotation to support flipping on your back and keeping your face out of the water. Reading up on both types is strongly recommended to see what suits your specific needs.

This MEC Fulcrum Guide PFD has a big pocket at the front allowing me to place my underwater camera in it. For someone like me who is constantly taking pictures, I appreciate having my camera accessible at all times, regardless of the weather. It’s even better when I don’t have to tie it to my wrist; causing it to be in the way when kayaking and potentially hitting the side of the kayak.

The MEC Fulcrum Guide PFD is short at the front and back providing great mobility to move arms with ease and rotate the paddle comfortably! I don’t feel boxed in unable to move as I would feel in a life jacket. With this PFD, it’s comfortable to sit in a kayak as well. When wearing a life jacket, its front and backside tend to be pushed upwards because of the longer length, causing a great amount of discomfort while doing this activity. While kayaking, the life jacket constricts the neck, and the armholes push up in the armpits. This could prevent a kayaker from progressing at a normal speed to their destination.
The big pocket at the front can hold a Fujifilm FinePix XP140 Waterproof Digital Camera as well as snacks. It also has a clip to hold your keys, so you don’t lose them on your trip or misplace them. You want to make sure you know the whereabouts of your keys. A mesh pocket sits on the front, ideal for used wrappers or a small treat. Two gray pockets are located on each side, allowing easy access to a small granola bar or energy chews. Tissues can also be stored in them, if it’s a nice calm day. Otherwise on a windy day, they could get wet.

If you’re a guide or like to keep in contact with other family members while taking different day trips, a radio to connect with them is a prudent addition to take with you. This PFD has a pocket to store this item. Easily take it out by unhooking the clip and use your radio to correspond with your family members or your partner.

As a lady who loves her camera and snacks, this is a fantastic personal flotation device. I love the abundance of pockets that a life jacket lacks.

Overview for MEC Fulcrum Guide PFD

Pros: It features many pockets; very comfortable to wear while paddling. It has a pocket for radio and clips to attach carabiners. It has a thick zipper to the side (providing comfort) and allows for easy wear and removal.

Cons: It’s bulky to carry if you want to travel with it abroad. It only comes in a few select colours and yellow is no longer available. It can be a pricey PFD for some people.

Best for: Kayakers to carry their snacks and camera. It provides mobility for long journeys. The easily adjustable straps facilitate adding a warmer layer or removing one. The PFD is padded to create some body warmth.