Why ? I've just looked on a Japanese website and thought the pack looks the dogs. If it's gonna possibly save your life, how much is too expensive ? Is it bulky when on ? Mike
Nah, fair points guys.
After I got stung for VAT it actually came to a total of £183
Like I say though, I really still consider this OK - looking at the fact that pretty much all lightweight 'plain' fishing life jackets can cost in excess of £100 - with no functionallity whatsoever.
This one though is light and easy to wear. Because it wraps you quite snuggly, it's extremely comfortable. I've obviously given it the jump and swing around test - in which case it stays where it is and should never really get in the way. The backpack part, although fairly small (but plenty big enough for lunch) is a brilliant design idea - being secured by velcro you can just reach behind you and swing it over your head - so no need to take it off or reach round. You do need fairly flexible arms though.
I can get a proper Sakura box in each side (the 145 is it? - smaller of the 2 double sided versions), or I can leave one empty for a selection of softies. It'll take longer boxes that aren't so bulky. I didn't use the foam 'hook board' in the Ultimate bag I have, but will do in this one. I can get half a dozen 145 - 200mm lures (just about) in there. Basically there's plenty of room for lures! And there are a couple of smaller pockets for odds and sods. Then there's the shoulder thing, but I'm not quite sure what to put in there yet. Maybe just a tape measure and bits like that.
When I ordered it I was actually under the impressioin that it used an auto inflating air canister sort of thing (because it looks so lightweight). It doesn't, it's actually a bouyant foam padding. Although I'm actually really happy about this as getting wet will be a bit easier and less of a faff.
May get out tomorrow and give it a go.
Can't even describe how impressed with it I am! Need to get a proper Boga now though to sit in the space provided for it! pliers sit on the side there nicely too. Such a well designed piece of kit! :mrgreen: