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Which inflatable life jacket?
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06/29/17 03:37 AM
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crankn101
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The "fishing alone" thread got me thinking about buying a inflatable life jacket but I dont know a lot about them.
Im looking for one thats light and comfy so ill actually wear it. What do you guys suggest?
What about the waist belt ones?
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
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06/29/17 04:32 AM
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Texasdeepv
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I use these.... very light and i wear them all day. You do forget they are on. I don't trust my balance and hated wearing a full vest type. This gives me piece of mind when i fish alone. https://www.amazon.com/ABSOLUTE-OUTDOOR-...2QS5MGD9XAWC1QNI think Academy has them for 90 bucks?? I only gave the amazon link so you could read a bunch of reviews. hope this helps.
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
[Re: crankn101]
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06/29/17 05:28 AM
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crankn101
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Thanks man.
I love ordering off amazon.
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
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06/29/17 06:37 AM
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scruboak
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I see more and more wearing them on Youtube.
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
[Re: crankn101]
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06/29/17 12:30 PM
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B.Hollingshead
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I would go with any that have hydrostatic
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
[Re: crankn101]
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06/29/17 12:38 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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I have an Onix. It works. I'd prefer the Mustang since the straps seem thicker and the mustang appears to be more comfortable. But, I only have experience with the Onix, so that's only a guess on my part.
All of them are only as good as they are maintained...and then only work if ya wear it.
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
[Re: crankn101]
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06/29/17 12:50 PM
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bo tbo
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Which ever brand you go with, make sure it has auto inflate. When I bought mine from Cabelas, I almost got one that was not auto inflate.
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
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06/29/17 12:56 PM
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Chris G
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I know you are planning to wear it the whole time so this may be irrelevant but make sure you check the Coast Guard rating for the inflatable before you buy it. If they are Type V they only count as a life jacket in your boat if they are being worn. There are plenty of Type II or III inflatables available now.
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
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06/29/17 09:39 PM
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hogbus
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I know you are planning to wear it the whole time so this may be irrelevant but make sure you check the Coast Guard rating for the inflatable before you buy it. If they are Type V they only count as a life jacket in your boat if they are being worn. There are plenty of Type II or III inflatables available now. So if you have a type II it qualifies as a pfd when you get checked by GW. I have the Cabela's 3500 that were $99 on sale. I also carry the normal pfd which I prefer on long runs in the winter.
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
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06/30/17 02:33 AM
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David Bailey
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I'm also looking for it and I'll get back here if I find any worth recommending.
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
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06/30/17 04:15 AM
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Pumadon
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Mustang hydrostatic. The best out there.
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
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06/30/17 10:19 AM
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I always carry a traditional life jacket for everyone in the boat even though I wear the inflatable. I have a Mustang HIT Type II but the printing has worn off the label and I'm not taking a ticket for that.
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
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06/30/17 11:27 AM
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Anyone use the Gander Mountain brand. Gander is going out of biz, and they are on sale regular 139 with 30% off.
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
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06/30/17 12:22 PM
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Chris G
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I know you are planning to wear it the whole time so this may be irrelevant but make sure you check the Coast Guard rating for the inflatable before you buy it. If they are Type V they only count as a life jacket in your boat if they are being worn. There are plenty of Type II or III inflatables available now. So if you have a type II it qualifies as a pfd when you get checked by GW. I have the Cabela's 3500 that were $99 on sale. I also carry the normal pfd which I prefer on long runs in the winter. Yes. I confirmed this with a game warden friend of mine. In the beginning nearly every inflatable was rated Type V. That's not the case now.
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
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06/30/17 12:48 PM
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I got stopped last weekend fishing for a little to much wake by the ramp. but anyways, he asked me for everything to make sure we was legal. we showed everything but got informed that our small (mustang) inflatable life jackets are now legal unless they are worn 100%. but if you had a regular pfd vest that you don't have to wear it. luckily I didn't get a ticket but learned that I just have a orange big vest stowed in the glove to be legal. doesn't make sense to me bc that will make the throw cushion no use then. I didn't get it, I have never heard this rule before and I know plenty people watch the pros with small inflatables and don't wear it 100%. so just thing to know now.
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
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06/30/17 02:13 PM
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Hog Jaw
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That's why I stopped wearing them , plus used to test them and got tired of buying the kit .
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
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08/12/17 03:12 AM
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David Bailey
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I'm also looking for it and I'll get back here if I find any worth recommending. Finally, I chose the following one and would like to share with you guys here.It cost less than 75 bucks, but the quality deserves much more than the price. Good design, good materials, very lightweight, best choice for wearing in such hot summer day. Here's the link: Automatic Inflatable Life Jacket
Last edited by David Bailey; 08/12/17 03:14 AM.
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
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08/12/17 03:33 AM
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Glad you found one, I use a D ring to clip and unclip. The factory clip on most kill cords aren't very user friendly.
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
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08/12/17 03:46 AM
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crankn101
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I might give one of these a try
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Automatic-Manuel-Auto-Inflate-Inflatable-PFD-Survival-Buoyancy-Life-Jacket-Vest/222369946907?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D45560%26meid%3D9905d494268a47f69486264f66113535%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D282105642807&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109
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Re: Which inflatable life jacket?
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08/12/17 03:46 AM
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