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Freestyle PFD 18 years 4 months ago #11308

Hi ppl

Looking to get a new pfd but a freestyle one this time. Any ideas for a low cut pfd. up to £100

Cheers

Jayson

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Re:Freestyle PFD 18 years 4 months ago #11313

The Astral Newton is a really good choice i would say, it costs about £80, people i know who own them really like them.
A little quote from an owner \"it doesnt even feel like im wearing a buoyancy aid\", apparently it gives alot of freedom and is incredibly lightweight.
I don't work for astral or anything, i've just worn it and really want one :D

Also, the palm Fusion is quite a good one, gives good freedom aswell.

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Re:Freestyle PFD 18 years 4 months ago #11316

agree with Kicks...the Newton is the way to go...they have two pieces of foam in the front now...one wrapping around the waist to the back and the other up straight and what not....its definently easy to throw tricks such as mcnastys and air wheels with it than other PFD's..so yeah...the Newton is def. the way to go!

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Re:Freestyle PFD 18 years 4 months ago #11332

I use one of those WS pfd's for playboating, really like it but i dont think they make these anymore, check it tho. Otherwise as others say, the fusion seems allright and the newton is cool.

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Re:Freestyle PFD 18 years 4 months ago #11335

I wear an astral newton and think that they are really comfortable and you barely even notice your wearing one

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Re:Freestyle PFD 18 years 4 months ago #11485

hows the NRS groove PFD? i have heard mixed reviews about it

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Re:Freestyle PFD 18 years 4 months ago #11518

I'd go with the Astral Newton as a playvest. PeakUK also do some nice vests as do palm. NRS make great rafts not too sure if that means that they would make great PFDs?!

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Re:Freestyle PFD 18 years 4 months ago #11520

Lotus lowrider is all ive ever used an i love it. however the astral newton does look pretty sweet and the nrs jacket feel great when you where them.( ive tried them ion the store.)

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