I have been told that inflatable jackets should not be used in cold water. Use a standard life jacket instead until the water warms. Anybody have thoughts around this?
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I have been told that inflatable jackets should not be used in cold water. Use a standard life jacket instead until the water warms. Anybody have thoughts around this?
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That is correct. The label on the lifejacket states this.
I duck hunt a lot, and have to remind guys of this issue often when they bring along an auto-inflate jacket and it's below 32 degrees.
My daughter bought me a regular LCD vest for Christmas because she didn't trust the A\M vest in cold water. That was good enough for me to wear the regular one. That got me thinking she is right.
The foam jackets also offer a wind break that the inflatable doesn't. Helps me in cold weather.
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I like the Onyx Float Coat in winter, I wear it duck hunting as well as fishing. My only gripe about it is that it doesn't have an oversized hood for when it's rainy or windy.
https://www.onyxoutdoor.com/p/realtr...n-jacket?pp=24
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Why do they make them with long sleeves? And how cold is cold?
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My auto-PFD (Mustang Survival Elite 28) is super-comfortable, and has the hydrostatic valve system. Rain won't trigger it, and will inflate just fine in cold water. It also has a manual "rip cord" and a mouth tube to inflate manually if needed. Do your own research and wear what you like - but wear something, even if you are an ex-lifeguard Red Cross WSI swimmer like me.
For me, 45° with any wind is cold.Quote:
Originally Posted by catchNgrease
I wasn't really asking for anybody's permission. Just trying to have a boring winter conversation. I have both types and wear them according to which fits the situation.Quote:
Originally Posted by jawjatek
I'm not sure why you quoted me, my post was for the OP. Like I said: wear what you like - but wear something. You have an issue with that?
Can U.S. Coast Guard approved inflatable life jackets be worn to meet this requirement?
Life jackets must be worn in accordance with the U.S. Coast Guard approval label. If the inflatable life jacket is worn within its U.S. Coast Guard approval then the answer would be yes, it does meet the requirement. It is worth pointing out that some inflatable life jackets have a statement on the U.S. Coast Guard label that reads “DO NOT USE BELOW FREEZING”. The warning refers to the air temperature. Inflatable life jackets get their buoyancy from the pressure of the carbon dioxide gas (CO2) inside the life jacket’s bladder. As the temperature decreases, so does the CO2 pressure. Less CO2 pressure inside the life jacket’s bladder means less buoyancy. So if you are going to be out on a boat when the air temperature is below freezing (32 degrees F), then you should wear an inherently buoyant foam-filled life jacket that is U.S. Coast Guard approved.
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Mike
A good thread with good advice. I can't imagine how it could be in any way controversial or mistaken by anyone.
Thanks for bringing this up. I didn't know that and it has never crossed my mind.
Great info. Thats what is great about crappie.com people watching out for each other.
Good to know, I’ll have to check mine.
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I always shudder a little when you see folks slip them off on a hot day. It’s ok to put up with a little heat - things can go south so fast, as we saw from some posts last year.
Bob
If I’m in water deep enough that I will inherently drown, I like the idea of a life jacket that is inherently buoyant.
I have been thinking about getting one for a while. Especially when its only me in the boat and running down the lake (only up to 36 mph but still enough). I read the Crappie Now-October: Crappie Basics: Life Changing Accident and reading the article and watching that video just reminded me that anything can go wrong anytime. Never really worn kill switch but now I really see why its needed. Thanks for the post OP
Did you suggest something like this one? Mustang Survival Elite Inflatable Life Vest with HITQuote:
Originally Posted by jawjatek
Man!…. I just bought a pair of inflatables specifically for winter :(
While under way I’m down inside a deck boat. Short of a collision with another boat, I’m not coming out. So I choose not to wear one. But on the front deck while I’m fishing especially alone in frigid water, thought yeah, sure an inflatable seems reasonable.
If you don't mind me asking what did you get?Quote:
Originally Posted by Baitwaster
Just snagged a couple of Stearns vest type foam jackets at Wally World on clearance for $13 each! Needed a few extra just in case.
Learned something today! Thanks
I bought an older used set from the estate of a former CDC member. They're navy blue :donoQuote:
Originally Posted by Lund