Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
I've been looking at getting a jacket style PFD for a while now

Do you mean a type 3 lifejacket, or a harness (or jacket) with
inflatable flotation?

Personally, I see no sense in trusting your life to a water balloon, no
matter how fancy it's packaged. There are a number of type 3 lifejackets
on the market (including the Mustang brand) that are very comfortable
and provide excellent flotation.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King