Thread: Life Jackets

Most are either 25# bouyancy or 35#. The CO2 cylinder is larger on the 35.

After talking to my game warden bud, I won't EVER get a set of those. The guy that drowned at the rez a few weeks back had them on and they never did inflate. He said they've had alot of problems with them not inflating and he was getting a solid life preserver now. He doesn't trust them

I'm gonna say 9G's

Thanks DD! now I got to do more thinking.

Just wanted to put that out there since it came form a game warden.

If u get a set get the ones that also have a manual pull cord. I bought the xps set from bass pro and really like them. They are the auto style with a manual pull cord btw.

If you are only wearing it while running the outboard, why would you want to risk it? Those things aren't cheap either

Personally, I don't look at GWs as the end all be all for advice.........afterall.....they lookin' at hiring Torch ya know...hehehehe

That said, if you really want to go the inflatables and want to be ding dang sure you're getting one that is as good as it gets...look at the Mustang with HIT system. Most utilize a disovable pill that deteriorates quickly when exposed to water. The HIT system works off of water pressure, so if submerged something like 2", it deploys. Course, the HIT is like $250 a pop.

The one I wear is based on the pill. I can tell you it will deploy from water collecting in the bottom of the boat from rain. And has to be re-armed every 2 years for safety at about $25. The Mustang is good for 5 years, but costs about $50 to re-arm.

One big difference is you can't wear mine in the rain, but you can the Mustang.

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