02-23-2009, 01:13 PM
I have both types. A zip up vest that I bought to use with the Malibu Mini-X kayak that I had before I discovered the exhilaration of tubing and an auto/manual inflate that I got a super deal on at a sale at West Marine. I prefer the inflatable for comfort but the zip up isn't too bad at all (although it is a little bulky and can definitely get in the way at times).
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