[Rob Brownfield]

I am in the market for a floatation suit but am confused by the ratings.

Some suits say "Floatation Suit" but in the small print they say "Buoyancy aid". I want a proper floatation suit so what should I be looking for in the way of ratings etc.

I know there is a chap on here, I think his name if Hamish or something, that may have some sort of connection with the sea so I thought I would ask before spending my cash.


Anyone use one for boat fishing for trout?

Cheers
Rob

[Ross]

I do alot of Sea Fishing and rarely go anywhere without my Fladen 2 piece suit! (Get them from the Caley Shop down the harbour in PHD).

Most of my fishing buddies have them too, can't fault em!

[Jim Eddie]

I also have the fladen for the bit os Sea fishing I do, they are all abit bright for trout fsihing though. I'm sure there was an article in the press a couple of years ago when a fladen suit saved a guy life fishing off rocks in cornwall i could be wrong about the location.

They have flaotation waders now they might be the business for trout fishing

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUNDRIDGE-BREATHABLE-FLOTATION-WADERS-XXL-BFW-XXL-/330489197833?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Sports_Clothing_LE&hash=item4cf2b0f509

cheers

Jim   

[Rob Brownfield]

I am looking at the Sundridge SAS mk6 suit. Seems to get great write ups and there is some good footage of them on YouTube

I just dont get the ratings...cant seem to find out if it is a flotation suit or just an aid...

[Jim Eddie]

This may help

http://www.renalli.com/safety-survival-suites.asp

 

Jim

[Rob Brownfield]

Jim, thats exactly what I was after!!!

So, basically a floatation suit rated 50N relies on the wearer being conscious and able to roll onto their back. I have not found a suit with a higher rating except for survival suits, which are a whole different ball game.

Many thanks for your help Jim...a SAS mk6 it is then....with inflateable pants just in case


For anyone interested, there are cammo and green flotation suits available for that more subtle approach.

[ryan]

hi rob if you are looking for a decent priced one try blue anchor in fraserburgh or charlie taits next door they supply all the local fishing boats and my brother gets his at good price i got one from my mate at the standby really good for winter

[Rob Brownfield]

Ended up getting a great deal on a Sundridge Crossflo Mk3 breathable suit, so a happy bunny and so is the better half. Not to bright that I could not wear it on the likes of Lomond or Awe when after Pike.

As she says, it may not save my life if I fall 50 foot off a cliff, but at least my body will float so she has something to bury!...You may have gathered she does not like me fishing off the cliffs..lol