recommendations child's PFD

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Posted by backatit
4/07/2017 1:19 pm 		#1

My son (9) will need a new PFD this year. I will be visiting a paddling-focused shop to get one, but I'm wondering if there are suggestions about brands / models / features to look for.

He is getting to the size where lift handles seem to be going away. He is not a strong swimmer, so I would still prefer one with more buoyancy, and a handle. Hopefully that would let him paddle, too.

thanks






 

 
Posted by Tripper
4/07/2017 2:21 pm 		#2

I use PFDs from MEC for my kids and they have been great over the years.  They have two for kids/youth.  If your son is over 90lbs. you'll have to start looking at adult PFDs.

https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5051-903/Stingray-PFD
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5051-904/Swordtail-PFD
 

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Posted by backatit
4/07/2017 3:25 pm 		#3

thank you. He is right at the cut-off weight (60 lbs), so he will need the larger size, but the fit of individual models will matter most.

 

 


 
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