Comments on: Review Palm Kaikoura Tour Buoyancy Aid

By: Duncan

Duncan — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:49:54 +0000

Yep – I’ve come across a couple of other folk who mentioned the same thing. The other issue I’ve come across is the thin tabs for the D rings inside the pockets etting caught in the zip of the pocket which is a serious pain to sort whilst wearing the PFD. I believe the newer version has a different design/position for the in pocket D rings and avoids this.

By: Simon vK

Simon vK — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:16:46 +0000

Hi Duncan having owned my Kaikoura for a number of years now and having seen others in use I’d like to point out that whilst the front pockets are good, that these combined with the thick foam on the front does make self rescues (straddle) quite difficult. Particularly so for less agile Paddlers who struggle to pull themselves back onto the back deck of the kayak. As always try before you buy. Simon

By: josh

josh — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:08:24 +0000

Hi duncs,

thanks for the info the model i was looking at was the Icom M33. As for in emergencys i am actualy a crew member of the local RNLI, i would preferably use the aerial slot as i can easily obtain a handsfree style earpiece for it. Also id try keep the pocket as free as possible as if im doing a training excersice with the lifeboat il need thehandheld easily available and dont want to faff around with moving other things out of the pocket.

By: Dunks

Dunks — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:24:45 +0000

Hi Josh,

I’ve carried an Icom M71 and M35 and a Standard Horizon H751 in the pocket. The Icom M71 fits very well. The larger Icom M35 and Standard Horizon H751 are both a much tighter fit. I believe the Standard Horizon H280 would fit very well as it is nice compact unit but have yet to try one myself.

It is worth noting that there have been some issues with the Icom M35 and battery terminal corrosion and the UKSRGB forums have plenty of discussion with most paddlers preferring the Standard Horizon VHF’s.

I would avoid using the little slot for the VHF aerial in the pocket as it makes it very difficult to remove the VHF in an emergency if there are other items in the pocket.

Hope this of help.

By: josh

josh — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:24:34 +0000

just out of curiosity, looking to get a handheld vhf, anyone recomend one thats nice amd compact and fits well into this jacket?

josh

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:26:48 +0000

I am thinking of purchasing one of these within the next week or so. I especially like the large number of pockets, and the idea of having ALL my rescue gear (and sarnies) on my person if I become seperated from my yak.

Nice review, thanks,
Brian