Flotation Suit Recommendation?

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Flotation Suit Recommendation?

#1 Post by Sugarlumps »

I'm looking to purchase a flotation suit, does anyone have any experience with the following three?

IMAX X-LITE FLOTATION SUIT 2 PIECE

PENN WAVEBLASTER

PENN 2-PIECE FLOTATION SUIT
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Re: Flotation Suit Recommendation?

#2 Post by gerty86 »

I have a 2 piece Penn Suit (Penn flotation suit ISO 12402). I find it very comfortable and have had it a couple of years and it is still fully waterproof. Whatever you decide I would defiantly recommend getting a two piece suit as it can be very warm when wearing the bottoms. Also try it on before buying if possible. I tried on a couple in the shop before I settled on the Penn. Some of them were terrible
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Re: Flotation Suit Recommendation?

#3 Post by Sugarlumps »

Thanks for the info gerty.
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#4 Post by ste c »

Imax suit is grand no problems with it id rate the sundridge the best of the lot tho
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Re: Flotation Suit Recommendation?

#5 Post by mackfish »

I've a two piece fish eagle floatie...can't complain...its warm and still waterproof. .I have it about 2 years now.
And it was cheaply bought too. ..as said, definitely try it one before you buy and make sure to move about in it,even if you look like a right eejit pretending to cast in the shop
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