Thanking about getting inflatable vest to wear all the time while in the boat. What is everybody's choice of brand.
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Thanking about getting inflatable vest to wear all the time while in the boat. What is everybody's choice of brand.
Thanks
Text me, Tim .... I may have a deal for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by t.slabseeker
Mine is Onyx.
I like Mustang. I really like that it has a Hydrostatic Inflator and I remember when buying it I researched it and the model I got was rated for a heavier weight than many of the others I was comparing it to. It was a little more expensive than some of those other option but I figured when compared to what I spend on fishing gear it was a very small amount, and why skimp on safety related gear.
I've got a Cabela's class II that I've accidently started driving home in a few times. I think it is the 3500.
I have a Cabela's guidewear inflatable. They frequently have them on sale. The inflatables are great for the cold months when you have a lot of clothes on.
I got an Onyx from Academy Sports on sale for around $100. It is very comfortable, I've gotten in the car with it on a couple of times. Well worth the costs.
:hesaid +1 on Mustang SurvivalQuote:
Originally Posted by Slow Retrieve
I have the Cabelas 3500 also. Be careful I left the plug out got water under the seats the vests inflated and about blew the seats out of the boat. Had to buy 2 recharge cylinders
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but remember to put them ON TOP OF ANYTHING YOU'RE WEARING !!Quote:
Originally Posted by GoFishKY
I have the same one and it's comfortable to wear all day.Quote:
Originally Posted by EWS
Inflatables are not necessarily a good option in cold weather. The CO2 doesn't fill properly making them less buoyant in cold weather. Some states even mandate that they can't be used below a certain temperature.
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Originally Posted by Quackrstackr
I have read that some could have trouble if below freezing but then if you are in water below 32 you likley lose consciousness or all but within 15 min. and die within an hour even if still afloat so people need to take fishing in that temperature very seriously regardless of what gear they are wearing and take all safety precautions possible. Really any water temperatures below 60 one should take seriously and use caution because of the increased risk of hypothermia.
True. I duck hunt all winter on KY and Barkley. 15 minutes afloat vs sinking below water can be all the time in the world between saving a life and drowning though. I was just cautioning that inflatables may not be the best option in cold water, especially covered in clothes. They make insulated flotation vests and jackets that are much better options in cold weather and are essentially just like wearing a regular outer garment. Life preservers have come a long way in the last few years.
And as if we needed a reminder:
Kayakers Rescued From Lake Barkley By Boater | WKDZ Radio
Mrdux can you tell me which model Onyx you are wearing ? With all do respect sir you seem to be a bigger guy then most. My dad is similar in size and I would like to get him one , but cant seem to find one that looks to fit him.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrdux
I use a Cabelas 3500 series inflatable vest and I weigh in at about 240 pounds. It has 35 pounds of floatation.
Cabelas now has a 4000 series inflatable that I believe has 40 pounds of floatation.
Yep, the 4000 guidewear is 40llbQuote:
Originally Posted by lowe rider
Just got one this week,I really like the fit, more comfortable than the 3500
Mustang Survival MD518E Elite is mine. I tried arguing to a buddy of mine why I should go cheaper. Weekend fisherman. Not a pro who is on the water every other day. This buddy was saved by his when he came out of his boat and landed next to the prop. He had his kill switch on but the prop was still spinning enough that he was injured severely. The only thing that saved his life was that vest. He Skrd me if I was really injured and sinking would I then worry about spending an extra $100. The answer was obvious.
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Good idea Tim! Especially with cold weather plus I know a couple of guys that have fell in! :Rofl
Another plus for the Mustang. They must be emersed, to inflate.Quote:
Originally Posted by LaCorts
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But.....wearing ANYTHING beats wishing you would have put it on at the dock.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Yonder
Good to hear so many guys are using PFD's!
:fish
FWIW. Had a guy go overboard sailing in South Africa wearing a Mustang auto/manual. It didn't inflate until we beat it into submission later in the evening.
Exactly... Bad deal to be riding down the lake and have it pop open on you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yonder
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Likely a time zone issue.....Quote:
Originally Posted by EWS
:popcorn
Figured it was the reversed magnetic field.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yonder
problem is A LOT of guys and gals have them but they're just lying around in the boat someplace. They're NO GOOD no matter the brand IF YOU'RE NOT WEARING THEM ! just saying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yonder
Some states you have to be wearing the inflatable pfd for it to count as a device. If all you have on board is this type pfd and you dont have it on, you can be ticketed.
https://www.cabelas.com/product/boat....uts?slotId=11
How good is this one?
That is the 3500 replacement.Quote:
Originally Posted by t.slabseeker
So they are good ones?
It's a new product.Quote:
Originally Posted by t.slabseeker