"Double_J" writes:

There is such a wide variety and price range for PFD's. As a new boat owner
I'm curious if there is legitimate arguement for spending $175 plus dollars
on an Astral piece?

The only things I worry about with PFD's are fit and floatation. If it fits
well enough that I have mobility and it's suitable floatation, then it works
for me. I don't mind buying the less expensive ones, as long as they do
what they're supposed to do.

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