Your honesty is one of the reasons I listen to you while I watch your videos. What an in-depth review of you PFD. The price is good and within reason. I hear from some people that they do not want to pay a lot for a PFD. I just mention, how much is your life worth if you fall out of your kayak and go unconscious. Will your cheap PFD save you or not. Some things are worth the money and a good PFD is one of those things. Thanks Chad.
I bought this PFD two years ago. LOVE THIS PFD. A PFD that you like is a PFD that you will wear. I wear it all the time even during the year when you dont have to have one on up here in PA. I would even wear it while fishing streams with wader on. Very Comfortable and has a good amount of storage without me feeling like im wearing a duffle bag. Overall great PFD
I have been kayak fishing for 40 years and windsurfing for a about the same. I have found out that if you have to swim after your kayak in wind you cannot swim fast enough with a regular life preserver to catch up! This is why I use an inflatable with the manual option. I’ve been in this situation before and only in a river would I use a regular life preserver. You add a vest with all the pockets and features that are so convenient and take it off when ever a situation arises. Looking forward to seeing your thoughts on this and look forward to your other product reviews!
In most cases most people can’t swim fast enough to catch a kayak wearing any PFD. The more “reasons” that I can offer someone the wear one, the more likely we can get them to wear it. Thanks for pointing this out for folks that it may be a factor for, but most just need to wear the PFD to save their life should they need it. Keep in mind that in some states a manual inflate PFD is not acceptable as the primary PFD for kayaks.
Always good to see an unbiased review piece. Too many times in the fishing industry (more often than not, I'd say), TH-camrs (especially professional anglers) talk up something that is made by a sponsor of theirs. It is a total turn-off to me. Many are downright shameless. Keep the unbiased, uncensored reviews coming, and, as always, great video, Chad.
I like the overall look of this pfd, but I think they could have made the pockets a little bigger and included dividers, there’s a lot of unused space in that area, but one thing I do look for in any pfd is the d ring on the back so I can easily hang it out to dry. Can’t wait for the patches Chad!
As I mentioned on IG, glad you're putting these videos together. I'll be in the market for a new pfd once I'm done upgrading a few other things. I did notice you no longer have a spot for your rescue knife.
I have a Stohlquist Drifter, basically the same PFD without the storage pockets. Which makes it more compact and less bulky for a boater... FYI Stohlquist also makes PFD to fit ladies too. Great review Chad 👏
Zippers have been my failure. After a season on saltwater and seldom using every zipper, they are stuck. So i do not put important stuff in a zippered pocket. Velcro is better. But now In use a toothbrush to brush my zippers frequently when done with water. Also, i tried out my PFD by jumping in a pool. Mine works.
Chad nice informative video. That strap that gets caught on the fishing line trying putting an old baseball wristband over it. You can still access it by pushing it to the side and it covers the strap/buckle.
The Stohlquist Fisherman PFD has a capture component for the shoulder straps. I think it's a pocket at the base of the strap on the chest. Ought to look there. Love my Fisherman
That’s only works if you have the PFD up under your chin, it also doesn’t work for the smaller straps that are actually more problematic, but that’s for pointing that out about the shoulder straps portion.
I though I was being overly picky about the loop ends on my PFD so it was nice to hear someone else has the same frustration with them! The inflatables I'd like to hear more about. I've held off because of 1. Safety concerns 2. I like having phone, keys etc locked up in my PFD pockets where I can easily get to them.
I'd like to see a thorough review of the Stohlquist Keeper PFD and especially the Wrapture torso and Cross-chest cinch features and how important you think each one is. Some of the Stohlquist PFDs have both of those features, and some have one or the other. If the Wrapture torso turns out to be a very good feature or turns out to be no big deal, then I can make a better decision. Same with the cross chest cinch. Don't know why they don't put the cross chest cinch on all of their models if it is so much more effective.
Love it Chad, i have been noticing another PFD. The chinook has been my go to. love my rogue fishing gear. Might look into this PFD, absolutely want to support military. Brother is still active officer and trying to get him into kayak fishing. he might appreciate a pfd like this.
Very instructive piece of info. Thanks. Any hint to chose the right size for somebody who cannot go to the store and wish to purchase online? My chest size (100 cm) fits within the range indicated for a Chinook NRS in size M (76-106cm) but what if I Wear a jacket or a dry suit?
I gotta see this in the water . Maby a 200 pound 🎒. How well do they really work in an emergency. Just a thought . Your the best at this and we trust your opinions.
You mention you’re size in the video so I’m using it as an opening to ask if you’re still doing Carnivore and ask if you were still keeping the weight off? I really enjoyed those videos as well!
Gday Chad, when you relaunch the KBF store could you please enable international shipping. Even if you have to calculate freight then contact the international buyer with a combined invoice. I really need some of your products in my life & sure I'm not the only one. Cheers Brett
What do you like about the Stohlquist over the NRS? I am looking to get one of them soon. I am coming from a one-man pontoon and will be doing rivers (fly fishing) and lakes (bass fishing) Thank you much!
Hey Chad I like the the review of the stohlquist vest that you reviewed. What I don't like about that vest is the pillow top back. I have and love the Stohlquist Keeper pfd because of the flat back that is the full length of the back instead of the pillow top. For me and my high back seat Old Town Sportsman Big Water 132 PDL it is a perfect vest. Take a look at it and see what you think. I believe it would be the next model up in the lineup from the Pisces you reviewed. reviewed
I haven’t tried it yet. It was sold out everywhere and it seemed to be bulkier in the back. I plan to get one very soon and put it through the paces though. I will be doing as many reviews as possible. Thanks for asking and for the comment. 👊🏻
HI Chad how does it do when you hit the water. Will it lift your head out of water our turn you around and face water. With the floating on your back..
¡Great review Chad! I was looking for a PFD and this one seems to be a perfect fit for me. Do you have any affiliate link so that I can buy it now? Thank you buddy!
I think if Stohlquist was geared more for fishing than military applications, they may have added a couple of the features that you pointed out that you wish it had... other than that, it looks like a pretty decent PFD... let's see what happens when you send your review to them tho
@@ChadHooverFishing just wondering if it kept you afloat by itself while you worked on flipping your lake back over ? I bought the same pdf . I can’t swim very well . Just want to stay safe .
Just an alternative view. A PFD is a life saving device and it may serve a person better if it was in fact used for this purpose first and foremost. It's not a Billboard, toolbox ,or man's purse. So consider the weight you add and the (Alterations ) made that may in some states make this PFD compromised for it's intended purpose. All the little gager's and stickers are " cool" looking but when dunked in Lake Erie "cool" isn't gonna save your butt. Just sayn'
Thanks for pointing this out as a point of consideration. For what it’s worth I have 10 years experience as a Navy Rescue swimmer and take all of this stuff into account. All of the patches, the Velcro and everything included is less that a pound. Conversely, when I do videos and it the biggest thing you see, it’s also a billboard and when I spend over 300 days a year on the water, it’s also my toolbox. A PFD is a lifesaving device. A Fishing PFD is a fishing and life saving device. So, I pointed out the specifics on the fishing part and how I customized mine to use my platform to get a message out that I’m passionate about. That said, I do appreciate you pointing this out because some people could overdo it and make their PFD a liability instead of an asset for saving their life
i tell ya Chad, their FLO is the best we have found for my bride and we have turned several other ladies on to it! i will be looking at this one very close for my next one.i wore their Ebb model for years.
this is gonna sound ignorant as hell and thats alright everyone can bash me if ya'll would like but when i see pro bass guys in tournaments they only wear pfds when going from spot to spot then they take them off. why do kayak bass fishermen wear one 24/7 even in shallow water? they look so uncomfortable as well. how come you dont wear something like an inflatable mustang that will inflate if you touch water. just seems like over kill. I understand safety first but it just seems unnecessary to wear such bulky things. we wade in the middle of rivers and yet i see kayak-ers in the same water wearing these big ass pfds. is this a law or something? mid summer these would be hot as hell. just curious and trying to gain some knowledge and perspective. I mean we literally swim in rivers every summer from island to island and been doing so all my life. Proceed to rip me a new one just curious to why such bulky pfds in these 3 ft creeks and streams.
Because we tend to be more likely To flip and or become entangled, have a higher probability of hitting our head or hitting something that causes an injury that makes swimming more difficult or impossible. You said bass boat guys put them on when they are running from spot to spot or “underway”. For the most part kayak fisherman are always underway. Not wearing a PFD because you are in shallow water is just as dangerous. I’m not going to “rip you a new one” I just hope that if you actually wanted a real answer you take some of that into consideration.
Nope. That’s not true. I actually worked on acquisitions in the military and also did open purchase stuff as well, so what you’ve heard about “it always goes to the lowest bidder” isn’t even remotely true.
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Your honesty is one of the reasons I listen to you while I watch your videos. What an in-depth review of you PFD. The price is good and within reason. I hear from some people that they do not want to pay a lot for a PFD. I just mention, how much is your life worth if you fall out of your kayak and go unconscious. Will your cheap PFD save you or not. Some things are worth the money and a good PFD is one of those things. Thanks Chad.
Thanks Chris and AMEN!!!
I bought this PFD two years ago. LOVE THIS PFD. A PFD that you like is a PFD that you will wear. I wear it all the time even during the year when you dont have to have one on up here in PA. I would even wear it while fishing streams with wader on. Very Comfortable and has a good amount of storage without me feeling like im wearing a duffle bag. Overall great PFD
I have been kayak fishing for 40 years and windsurfing for a about the same. I have found out that if you have to swim after your kayak in wind you cannot swim fast enough with a regular life preserver to catch up! This is why I use an inflatable with the manual option. I’ve been in this situation before and only in a river would I use a regular life preserver. You add a vest with all the pockets and features that are so convenient and take it off when ever a situation arises. Looking forward to seeing your thoughts on this and look forward to your other product reviews!
In most cases most people can’t swim
fast enough to catch a kayak wearing any PFD. The more “reasons” that I can offer someone the wear one, the more likely we can get them to wear it. Thanks for pointing this out for folks that it may be a factor for, but most just need to wear the PFD to save their life should they need it. Keep in mind that in some states a manual inflate PFD is not acceptable as the primary PFD for kayaks.
Always good to see an unbiased review piece. Too many times in the fishing industry (more often than not, I'd say), TH-camrs (especially professional anglers) talk up something that is made by a sponsor of theirs. It is a total turn-off to me. Many are downright shameless. Keep the unbiased, uncensored reviews coming, and, as always, great video, Chad.
I do the same type of review even if I am sponsored by the company. Thank you for commenting and I appreciate the support
I did a deep dive on PFD research, came down to the Stohlquist Keeper, and I love the tons of pockets it comes with!
I will have to check that one out. Thanks for the suggestion.
Your opinion is valued, my friend. thanks for sharing, I was planning on a new vest this season and this one looks and sounds nice!
Thank you Edge
Appreciate the video. Looking forward to more equipment reviews from kayaks to pfds.
Thanks Brian. I’ve got quite a few in the hopper
I like the overall look of this pfd, but I think they could have made the pockets a little bigger and included dividers, there’s a lot of unused space in that area, but one thing I do look for in any pfd is the d ring on the back so I can easily hang it out to dry. Can’t wait for the patches Chad!
As I mentioned on IG, glad you're putting these videos together. I'll be in the market for a new pfd once I'm done upgrading a few other things. I did notice you no longer have a spot for your rescue knife.
It does, but I removed it to put the Velcro there
@@ChadHooverFishing just looked it up. Got it. I’d love to have it up by the logo but I understand why they don’t do that.
Had mine 7 months now and agree with you 100%. Wanted an NRS but they weren't available, next one will be a Stohlquist, too. Tightlines!
Thanks man you answered a lot of my questions about your new pfd
I have a Stohlquist Drifter, basically the same PFD without the storage pockets. Which makes it more compact and less bulky for a boater...
FYI Stohlquist also makes PFD to fit ladies too. Great review Chad 👏
Thanks Shane
Great review Chad. I'm in the market for a new PFD. Thank you.
I’m a big fan of the Stohlquist Keeper. Pockets are bigger and similar build otherwise. Definitely comfortable.
Thank you for this review! Been looking for a comfortable pfd option.
Thanks Chad! This convinced me to pull the trigger on this PFD!
Thanks for the run down on this PFD
You are welcome. Hope it helps
Zippers have been my failure. After a season on saltwater and seldom using every zipper, they are stuck. So i do not put important stuff in a zippered pocket. Velcro is better. But now In use a toothbrush to brush my zippers frequently when done with water. Also, i tried out my PFD by jumping in a pool. Mine works.
Use a Zipper treatment or Corrosion X
Chad nice informative video. That strap that gets caught on the fishing line trying putting an old baseball wristband over it. You can still access it by pushing it to the side and it covers the strap/buckle.
I just picked up a Stohlquist Fisherman on clearance to replace my older Chinook, I like the velcro idea and may add that to it. Tight Lines Chad!
Thanks, let me know how you like it
great video, thank you for all your product reviews
Great job Chad!
Thanks CFB
The Stohlquist Fisherman PFD has a capture component for the shoulder straps. I think it's a pocket at the base of the strap on the chest. Ought to look there. Love my Fisherman
That’s only works if you have the PFD up under your chin, it also doesn’t work for the smaller straps that are actually more problematic, but that’s for pointing that out about the shoulder straps portion.
Great video Chad!
Thanks Joe
Like the review/walkthrough. I'd love to see a review of the Onyx kayak fishing life jacket sold on Amazon.
Which one specifically
Great review. I'd love to see a review of Old Town's PFD's
That’s in the hopper. I’m doing it when I do the AutoPilot 120
I'm sure its been brought up, as far as the tabs, but you could slide some heat shrink onto the tabs to keep them out of the way.
Then you would just have an even bulkier tab. You can’t get it over both without cutting the stitching and disassembling the PFD
Hey Chad .. try some heat shrink on those strap tails .. works great for me 😎👍
Thanks Chad. I may have to "borrow" your velcro idea.
I just put one in my shopping cart to give it a shot for the next season being a bigger guy its hard to find a pfd
Hey Chad I want buy a new pfd and really like the idea of putting mission 22 on the back cool great video
I run an oldtown pfd and it's absolutely the best it's simular to this pfd but definitely a higher quality
I though I was being overly picky about the loop ends on my PFD so it was nice to hear someone else has the same frustration with them! The inflatables I'd like to hear more about. I've held off because of 1. Safety concerns 2. I like having phone, keys etc locked up in my PFD pockets where I can easily get to them.
I'd like to see a thorough review of the Stohlquist Keeper PFD and especially the Wrapture torso and Cross-chest cinch features and how important you think each one is. Some of the Stohlquist PFDs have both of those features, and some have one or the other. If the Wrapture torso turns out to be a very good feature or turns out to be no big deal, then I can make a better decision. Same with the cross chest cinch. Don't know why they don't put the cross chest cinch on all of their models if it is so much more effective.
Love it Chad, i have been noticing another PFD. The chinook has been my go to. love my rogue fishing gear. Might look into this PFD, absolutely want to support military. Brother is still active officer and trying to get him into kayak fishing. he might appreciate a pfd like this.
Thanks Luke!!
Very instructive piece of info. Thanks. Any hint to chose the right size for somebody who cannot go to the store and wish to purchase online? My chest size (100 cm) fits within the range indicated for a Chinook NRS in size M (76-106cm) but what if I Wear a jacket or a dry suit?
that phone lanyard is a must have...
Yes it is.
Any PFD's with hydration packs that you might recommend? Getting into wading and hopefully kayaking soon and hydration is key
You might be able to use Velcro sleeves over those tabs. I have seen sleeves like that use to wrap around wires and such.
I’m working on something like that
“Ranger bands”. Cut a bicycle tire into strips at whatever width you need
Try to check out the Old Town Canoes And Kayak the Old Town Lure Angler pfd looks pretty good
I already have one and I have it in the Line Up to review. Thanks for the suggestion. 👊🏻
I gotta see this in the water .
Maby a 200 pound 🎒.
How well do they really work in an emergency.
Just a thought . Your the best at this and we trust your opinions.
We plan to do that that this year
You mention you’re size in the video so I’m using it as an opening to ask if you’re still doing Carnivore and ask if you were still keeping the weight off? I really enjoyed those videos as well!
Gday Chad, when you relaunch the KBF store could you please enable international shipping. Even if you have to calculate freight then contact the international buyer with a combined invoice. I really need some of your products in my life & sure I'm not the only one. Cheers Brett
I will do what I can. I don’t think it should
Be a problem
What do you like about the Stohlquist over the NRS? I am looking to get one of them soon. I am coming from a one-man pontoon and will be doing rivers (fly fishing) and lakes (bass fishing) Thank you much!
Awesome description of that life jacket.
The patches are cool.
Where can I purchase KBF patches.
Thanks Brother-
They will be available very soon. We are relaunching the store this month and I have two patch designs in the works with plans for even more.
Hey Chad I like the the review of the stohlquist vest that you reviewed. What I don't like about that vest is the pillow top back. I have and love the Stohlquist Keeper pfd because of the flat back that is the full length of the back instead of the pillow top. For me and my high back seat Old Town Sportsman Big Water 132 PDL it is a perfect vest. Take a look at it and see what you think. I believe it would be the next model up in the lineup from the Pisces you reviewed. reviewed
Will do and thanks for the suggestion
I'm stealing the velcro for my Astral. 🔥 idea!
Go for it, that’s the whole point. I will post a link to the brand that I used here as soon as I get off the river
I really like the colors, you put Me on to nrs
That’s funny, I actually found this PFD by searching for Military Green Life Jacket
Thanks for the vid … what about the Stohlquist Fisherman? It has more of the features you were talking about.
I haven’t tried it yet. It was sold out everywhere and it seemed to be bulkier in the back. I plan to get one very soon and put it through the paces though. I will be doing as many reviews as possible. Thanks for asking and for the comment. 👊🏻
HI Chad how does it do when you hit the water. Will it lift your head out of water our turn you around and face water. With the floating on your back..
Not sure yet. But so will find out
Marine Portable Radio or FMRS Radio both with Antenna and or Larger pocket for IPhone accessible to take CPR entry photos
Of course all of us will make that extra effort and hit that thumbs up and comment and subscribe. What else do we watch🤪😮🤔. Good review Chad.
Thanks brother
@@ChadHooverFishing no problem sir. Keep it up. Lots of hard work! I am loving sharing my adventures with everyone and KBF being part of it!
For the first issue sir have you tried heat shrink? Comes in all sizes and some have a sealant that activates as u heat it up shrinking it
You would have to cut the straps open to get it on there
My understanding is the inflatable pfd are more for great swimmers is that the truth? I can swim but not like Phelps lol
Been running this PFD for 3 years now. Still fees like new.
Hey Chad, how about a PFD with no pockets? I just want a no frills comfy PFD
I have a design idea that would accommodate that. Basically it’s a blank slate and you can add pockets via a MOLLE or Velcro system.
@@ChadHooverFishing I'm liking that idea
¡Great review Chad! I was looking for a PFD and this one seems to be a perfect fit for me. Do you have any affiliate link so that I can buy it now? Thank you buddy!
Thanks brother, I don’t have an affiliate link because I don’t have a relationship with Stohlquist and I’m still trying to get them into FishUSA
I think if Stohlquist was geared more for fishing than military applications, they may have added a couple of the features that you pointed out that you wish it had... other than that, it looks like a pretty decent PFD... let's see what happens when you send your review to them tho
Yeap, 💯%
How well does it allow you to float?
Very well. It has more than ample flotation. Check out my How To Flip Your Kayak video and you can see me in the water using it.
@@ChadHooverFishing just wondering if it kept you afloat by itself while you worked on flipping your lake back over ? I bought the same pdf . I can’t swim very well . Just want to stay safe .
I’ve been using a chinook the last couple of years and have found it difficult to lean forward for tools. Is this an issue with this pfd?
Not really but that’s also why I wear my shoulder straps a little looser
How big of guy will the xxl fit? 6.1 325
It would most likely fit you just fine
Nice
Thanks Bobby.
Just an alternative view. A PFD is a life saving device and it may serve a person better if it was in fact used for this purpose first and foremost. It's not a Billboard, toolbox ,or man's purse. So consider the weight you add and the (Alterations ) made that may in some states make this PFD compromised for it's intended purpose. All the little gager's and stickers are " cool" looking but when dunked in Lake Erie "cool" isn't gonna save your butt. Just sayn'
Thanks for pointing this out as a point of consideration. For what it’s worth I have 10
years experience as a Navy Rescue swimmer and take all of this stuff into account. All of the patches, the Velcro and everything included is less that a pound.
Conversely, when I do videos and it the biggest thing you see, it’s also a billboard and when I spend over 300 days a year on the water, it’s also my toolbox. A PFD is a lifesaving device. A Fishing PFD is a fishing and life saving device. So, I pointed out the specifics on the fishing part and how I customized mine to use my platform to get a message out that I’m passionate about. That said, I do appreciate you pointing this out because some people
could overdo it and make their PFD a liability instead of an asset for saving their life
🤘🏻
Great review Chad!!! You are so right about line getting caught in the straps!!!
THANKS for sharing....Too bad these companies do not support adult sized sportsman and woman...not everyone is small..
I’m working on that
i tell ya Chad, their FLO is the best we have found for my bride and we have turned several other ladies on to it! i will be looking at this one very close for my next one.i wore their Ebb model for years.
this is gonna sound ignorant as hell and thats alright everyone can bash me if ya'll would like but when i see pro bass guys in tournaments they only wear pfds when going from spot to spot then they take them off. why do kayak bass fishermen wear one 24/7 even in shallow water? they look so uncomfortable as well. how come you dont wear something like an inflatable mustang that will inflate if you touch water. just seems like over kill. I understand safety first but it just seems unnecessary to wear such bulky things. we wade in the middle of rivers and yet i see kayak-ers in the same water wearing these big ass pfds. is this a law or something? mid summer these would be hot as hell. just curious and trying to gain some knowledge and perspective. I mean we literally swim in rivers every summer from island to island and been doing so all my life. Proceed to rip me a new one just curious to why such bulky pfds in these 3 ft creeks and streams.
Because we tend to be more likely
To flip and or become entangled, have a higher probability of hitting our head or hitting something that causes an injury that makes swimming more difficult or impossible. You said bass boat guys put them on when they are running from spot to spot or “underway”. For the most part kayak fisherman are always underway. Not wearing a PFD because you are in shallow water is just as dangerous. I’m not going to “rip you a new one” I just hope that if you actually wanted a real answer you take some of that into consideration.
@@ChadHooverFishing very much wanted a answer. Thank u. Just trying to understand
You know rhe people that supply the military are the lowest bidder. Lol.
Cover the little webbing strao is called duck taoe or ecectricisns tape.
Nope. That’s not true. I actually worked on acquisitions in the military and also did open purchase stuff as well, so what you’ve heard about “it always goes to the lowest bidder” isn’t even remotely true.
How to tell the world youre a POG without telling the world your a POG. Wear a blood type patch.