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Pacemaker fitted two weeks ago, and as an active sailor feel I need some protection, looking at Paceguard, and Vitabeat USA both are protection in a shirt pocket, and Diaprox Spain, which is different and worn over it. all a bit expensive. Any one had any experience of these or others?

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What do you sail? I had a pacemaker fitted last year at the tender age of 52. I'm a dinghy sailor and changed my buoyancy aid to one that covered my pacemaker. Does not bother me now. John.

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Hi, I have sailed dinghys, and used to sail a Laser 39220 Sneaky Mustard, bright yellow of course, and then offshore racing in a half tonner jog etc., currently member of Lymington Town SC and crew on a beautiful Sweden 390 fast and comfortable (sometimes as skipper), so wear a auto harness lifejacket. Will try out your idea could give good protection, still cruising at 76.

Adam

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