Just got a new ninja pfd and attached a new fox 40 epik cmg to the shoulder strap like the ytv the ninja has a “garage” for the whistle (works better for the whistle than the straps lol ) love the videos Wayne they’re very informative keep up the great work
@WadeHarrison Жыл бұрын
Thanks JP
@tmacoutdooring18372 жыл бұрын
Have the same whistle affixed with fishing line.
@WadeHarrison2 жыл бұрын
Fishing line 🤔 hmm I like wear your going with that
@jehu-kayak2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I attach mine with fishing line too. Only like 15lbs strength, so it’s easy to break if something gets caught up in it. The metal rings or p-cord that a lot of people use don’t break near as easy.
@DownstreamV2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I hope everyone watches this one!
@WadeHarrison2 жыл бұрын
Yeah buddy agree we all need something besides just yelling 😝 Also nice new name I like it 😍
@astrally1112 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this, there are practically no guides on whistles for kayaking as well as how/where to put them on your PFD.
@WadeHarrison2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I looked and not really covered thanks for watching
@kevinhill.82 жыл бұрын
Great topic! I keep a separate whistle on all my vests so I don’t have to think about swapping, and I usually keep at least one spare in my paddle bag. I should start paying attention to whether other boaters have one. I agree it’s an essential piece of WW gear. I use Fox 40 Classic and the Epik CMG (Comfort Mouth Grip), but have no real preference. I think someone like a lifeguard who is using it a lot might benefit from the CMG rubber. I attach using very thin bungee (like what clothing tags often use), since it allows some stretch but would easily break away in the event of a snag. I have also used plastic bead lock loops in the past. I tie it on the shoulder strap, like you show here, but I never found the need to tuck it. It’s tied just long enough to reach my mouth, but no longer, and it just dangles there. I’ve noticed that if I’m wearing my full face it can be harder to use the whistle, which is just something to be aware of. Maybe practice w helmet on before you need it in a stressful situation.
@WadeHarrison2 жыл бұрын
Good feedback Kevin thanks
@MTmixer842 жыл бұрын
definitely the best whistles
@WadeHarrison2 жыл бұрын
I did look queen at the store to try to find something that might be close to it and there’s one called the jet stream but it was like twice the size
@chrispaine2265 Жыл бұрын
That tip for whistle placement at 7:07 is great. I’ve never been happy with the placement on any of my vests. I just went and had a look at the pfds for my wife (Betsea), son (Ninja), and myself (Rocker), and they all have that little pocket on both sides that seem perfectly designed to fit a Fox 40. Gonna change em up to utilize this spot on all three pfds.
@WadeHarrison Жыл бұрын
Nice glad I could help out it’s definitely a great quick spot for it
@GuzzFieldTonKi2 жыл бұрын
I carry 2 Fox 40 whistles and my spray skirt has a whistle built into the grab loop.
@WadeHarrison2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow that’s on the spot right there
@kevinhill.82 жыл бұрын
Snap Dragon?
@GuzzFieldTonKi2 жыл бұрын
@@kevinhill.8 Seals Shocker 1.4
@kevinhill.82 жыл бұрын
@@GuzzFieldTonKi that’s right! I used to have a Seals and I remember that whistle built in. I think it’s a buckle too, which makes it really easy for hanging off branches, etc. to dry.
@GearGarageTV2 жыл бұрын
Check out the Fox 40 Sonic Blast
@WadeHarrison2 жыл бұрын
For sure buddy I had one of those on my green vest those are great that’s what I’m saying and you will probably agree Fox company has the market just nailed I have yet to find anything as fail safe and as loud and easy to use as FOx whistles
@dgiroday12 жыл бұрын
I like the Fox 40 Micro (slimline). I use a short cord that is long enough that the whistle can reach my mouth, but not longer, so it doesn't get wrapped around anything. I am curious when I see a whistle connected to a zipper on a PFD with no tether. How does someone blow their whistle without loosening their PFD and lifting it up? I also have a Fox 40 attached to my backpack for any hiking or climbing trips.
@WadeHarrison2 жыл бұрын
I agree the zipper mount not really a fan of
@kevinhill.82 жыл бұрын
NRS website states the following in product details for both Fox 40 whistles: We recommend against attaching the whistle to the zipper pull on your life jacket. That can result in accidental unzipping.
@WadeHarrison2 жыл бұрын
@@kevinhill.8 yes I very much agree with that I have always had mine on the left shoulder strap
@TheOfficialDOP2 жыл бұрын
Yeah got this one attached to my ninja on the zipper and I keep the zipper up at the top so it makes it quicker and easier not just to access my whistle but my pocket where my knife is
@WadeHarrison2 жыл бұрын
I never been a fan of items on the zippers I have seen a lot of paddlers do that and if it works I get it I just like it on the left shoulder strap personally
@TheOfficialDOP2 жыл бұрын
@@WadeHarrison I just liked how it’s directly underneath my mouth But I’ll give the shoulder strap a try
@FeWolf2 жыл бұрын
I 3d print them, and always have a bag full of them and pass them out during safety brief
@WadeHarrison2 жыл бұрын
Really like a fox 40 or like something else
@mikehunt46862 жыл бұрын
We have whistles but when on lower class rivers usually whoop whoop... Really loud. Newer paddlers that swim morso sometimes perceive we are enjoying their swim to much tho with whoop whoop😁