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Reddit mentions of Extrasport Fleet Universal Adult Type III Red PFD
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2 Adjustable straps on each side provide a wide range of fitAdjustable shoulder straps accommodate for a variety of chest dimensions200 Denier nylon fabricLightweight PE foamUniversal one-size-fits-all fit. 90 lbs and up
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$300 for a boat is pretty limiting, so I'll avoid talking about that since you're already aware of it. With your height though, just be sure that your feet don't feel too cramped.
Personally I dislike foam grips on my paddles. Ideally you should hold your paddle loosely in your hands - you push a paddle, not pull it. It is all preference though, some of my customers swore by them. The length is good for now; if you ever get a narrower boat I'd suggest going down to a 230cm (90.5") paddle.
I'm not sure what kind of PFD you have, but if it's not a kayaking jacket then it'll be rather uncomfortable. Extrasport makes a cheap, reliable, and comfortable jacket. The key is the shape; it loads all the flotation into the front and back of the jacket giving freedom of motion for your arms and won't ride up into your face when you sit down like a ski jacket would.
Paddle tethers are alright, but usually I just slip my paddle under deck cord. You shouldn't need a flotation bag, kayaks typically have neutral buoyancy. For dry bags, if you leave just a little bit of extra air at the top they should float relatively easily - for extra security you can strap it to your boat. Seattle Sports makes some high quality dry bags for not too much money.