Cabela's Tournament 3500 Auto PFD

  • pool2fool
    Inactive
    St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 1709
    November 20, 2017 at 11:04 am #1729257

    I’d be interested in opinions on this PFD as well — or suggestions for better deals elsewhere. The FW is gonna be updating our safety gear for xmas this year.

    Rod Bent
    Posts: 360
    November 20, 2017 at 11:12 am #1729261

    Have had one for 3 years. Love it.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 60016
    November 20, 2017 at 11:12 am #1729262

    Cabela’s has the recharge kit on sale for $14.xx.
    It will also fit the Float Tech brands…so if you need a recharge kit, now would be a good time.

    I haven’t wore the pfd above but have talked to people that have them. The strap around the midsection keeps the inflatable from riding up and chaffing your neck. There were some that didn’t like that band…but otherwise I haven’t heard anything bad about them.

    Art Green
    Brookfield,WI
    Posts: 733
    November 20, 2017 at 12:35 pm #1729282

    I have owned one of theses for a few years. I wear it always, but it can be a bit bulky behind the neck especially when the temperatures cool and the layers go on. Otherwise no complaints.

    hnd
    Posts: 1585
    November 20, 2017 at 1:15 pm #1729296

    we have 4 of them. they are pretty comfortable. never had to have them actually inflate or anything. f

    crappie55369
    Mound, MN
    Posts: 5757
    November 20, 2017 at 1:18 pm #1729297

    I took advantage of that deal and purchase the camo one. Haven’t used it yet but it looks nice and well designed

    Jim Stoeckel
    Above the clouds.
    Posts: 139
    November 20, 2017 at 4:10 pm #1729345

    I’ve got 3 and they are very comfortable. Especially if you wear them when it’s hot and humid!

    KwickStick
    At the intersection of Pools 6 & 7
    Posts: 595
    November 21, 2017 at 6:03 am #1729470

    I replaced my old Mustang pad with a Cabela’s 3500 last spring. Seems fine.

    GoldWinger
    Posts: 127
    November 21, 2017 at 8:19 am #1729494
    Art Green wrote:

    cool

    Art Green wrote:

    cool

    Art Green wrote:

    I have owned one of theses for a few years. I wear it always, but it can be a bit bulky behind the neck especially when the temperatures cool and the layers go on. Otherwise no complaints.

    I certainly hope you aren’t layering up over your auto PFD!

    traumatized
    eastern iowa
    Posts: 364
    November 21, 2017 at 10:40 am #1729567

    I have two. Thought they would save me space in the boat. Just fold them up and put them in the compartment. Don’t really wear life jackets. Then got stopped by Sheriff on Mississippi at Red Wing and found out that you actually have to have these on to be legal. Make sure you consider that if just wanting to save space

    Bill Douglas
    Brookings, SD
    Posts: 22
    November 22, 2017 at 9:34 am #1729813

    I received one for Christmas last year and I like it. The only time its uncomfortable is when I have a heavy coat on and it feels bulky behind the neck as Art said in another post. Thats a great price.
    wmd

    Huntindave
    Shell Rock Iowa
    Posts: 3148
    November 22, 2017 at 10:13 am #1729828
    traumatized wrote:

    I have two. Thought they would save me space in the boat. Just fold them up and put them in the compartment. Don’t really wear life jackets. Then got stopped by Sheriff on Mississippi at Red Wing and found out that you actually have to have these on to be legal. Make sure you consider that if just wanting to save space

    FWIW; Life jackets/PFD’s are designed to save LIVES not save space. wave

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