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 Re: Hydrostatic PFD Did Not Deploy
[Re: ALY]
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08/20/19 08:56 PM
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361V
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Again, maybe the circumstances that I had were not critical enough for the unit to deploy. My unit is a Mustang Survival Elite Inflatable Life Vest with HIT. Guess they are like my “smart” phone? The life jacket is to decide how critical the circumstances are? Not trying to be a smart a$z or question the experts explanation( but I would think “going overboard” would warrant the vest inflating without the vest “deciding” on the circumstances.(OK, maybe I am questioning the experts!). Moisture, spray, splashed....would be what I would would consider reasons for not inflating but “going overboard”? My simple brain considers that a “fail” and would make me question it I could count on it operating when needed.
Last edited by 361V; 08/20/19 08:58 PM.
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Re: Hydrostatic PFD Did Not Deploy
[Re: Jarrett Latta]
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08/20/19 08:56 PM
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Wes H
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This is why I only use a full mustang pfd. Just not worth it to risk that 1 time it doesn't inflate when you really need it to I was fully in your camp, then you see the videos of the hard ones not flipping you over when you go in face first (there is one near the top of freshwater fishing right now and others on YouTube). In the same video it shows you an inflatable flips you from face down to up. I feel like the one time I really need it is me unconscious for whatever reason. With an auto inflate I'm done if it doesn't deploy. With a hard vest im in done if I land face down. I've switched back to the auto and check the indicator for green every single trip. Really on the fence though, idk.
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Re: Hydrostatic PFD Did Not Deploy
[Re: ALY]
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08/20/19 10:27 PM
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Greg W
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I have the Mustang, but as I have tinnitus bad, I absolutely don't want this going off unless I'm dying. You never know what the next big sound will do to tinnitus, but I'm careful and avoid concerts, [censored] like that now. Wondering if I should have just bought a regular vest. You just can't win.
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Re: Hydrostatic PFD Did Not Deploy
[Re: ALY]
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08/20/19 10:37 PM
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Mark Perry
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I used to do a ton of in store demos on inflatable PFDs and never had one "pop" or explode as they started activating. Sounds like a balloon being filled but no explosions.
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Re: Hydrostatic PFD Did Not Deploy
[Re: Mark Perry]
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08/20/19 10:58 PM
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Shallow Waters
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I used to do a ton of in store demos on inflatable PFDs and never had one "pop" or explode as they started activating. Sounds like a balloon being filled but no explosions. Completely agree, people always act like they exploded or sounded like a gun shot, but that is not the case with any of mine. They deployment is very mild and I always laugh when I read others reviews of it going off in the seat.
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Re: Hydrostatic PFD Did Not Deploy
[Re: KnotEnuff]
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08/20/19 11:55 PM
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Neal G
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This is why I only use a full mustang pfd. Just not worth it to risk that 1 time it doesn't inflate when you really need it to +1 +2 +3 and +4. Just do it
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Re: Hydrostatic PFD Did Not Deploy
[Re: ALY]
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08/21/19 01:07 AM
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Smash-Tech Custom Baits
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I have tested several and when jumping off of an elevated platform most of the time my feet will touch bottom in 8-10 ft of water in a swimming pool before it goes off and brings me bobbing back up. I generally wear a traditional PFD, but with the mesh upper every day instead of the inflatable just because I trust it more and we have to wear them all the time that we are in a boat. I still wear the inflatable if it's extremely hot like it has been lately.
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Re: Hydrostatic PFD Did Not Deploy
[Re: Ocelot]
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08/21/19 01:24 AM
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SkeeterHunter
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Look at NSR chinook kayak fishing Lpfd
Mine is very comfortable
Floats me well also. i love having the chinook for my kayak, but unfortunately, they aren't impact rated to be used on boats.
2019 Skeeter ZX250
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Re: Hydrostatic PFD Did Not Deploy
[Re: Wes H]
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08/21/19 02:38 AM
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basscaster46
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This is why I only use a full mustang pfd. Just not worth it to risk that 1 time it doesn't inflate when you really need it to I was fully in your camp, then you see the videos of the hard ones not flipping you over when you go in face first (there is one near the top of freshwater fishing right now and others on YouTube). In the same video it shows you an inflatable flips you from face down to up. I feel like the one time I really need it is me unconscious for whatever reason. With an auto inflate I'm done if it doesn't deploy. With a hard vest im in done if I land face down. I've switched back to the auto and check the indicator for green every single trip. Really on the fence though, idk. Only thing for certain is uncertainty
I got all day I’m retired
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Re: Hydrostatic PFD Did Not Deploy
[Re: SkeeterHunter]
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08/21/19 02:44 AM
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Dan90210 ☮
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Look at NSR chinook kayak fishing Lpfd
Mine is very comfortable
Floats me well also. i love having the chinook for my kayak, but unfortunately, they aren't impact rated to be used on boats. Please elaborate. I yak fish and love my NRS. Why would it not be ok in a boat? Impact rating what?
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Re: Hydrostatic PFD Did Not Deploy
[Re: ALY]
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08/21/19 11:41 AM
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NickHasty
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Mine has to be maintained, like anything else. There are little pieces in them that expire...and when they expire, they don’t work.
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Re: Hydrostatic PFD Did Not Deploy
[Re: basscaster46]
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08/21/19 02:20 PM
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Jarrett Latta
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This is why I only use a full mustang pfd. Just not worth it to risk that 1 time it doesn't inflate when you really need it to I was fully in your camp, then you see the videos of the hard ones not flipping you over when you go in face first (there is one near the top of freshwater fishing right now and others on YouTube). In the same video it shows you an inflatable flips you from face down to up. I feel like the one time I really need it is me unconscious for whatever reason. With an auto inflate I'm done if it doesn't deploy. With a hard vest im in done if I land face down. I've switched back to the auto and check the indicator for green every single trip. Really on the fence though, idk. Only thing for certain is uncertainty If you go in facedown unconscious with an autoinflate and it doesn't deploy, you're done. Atleast with a traditional they can find you quicker......
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Re: Hydrostatic PFD Did Not Deploy
[Re: ALY]
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08/21/19 02:24 PM
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David Burton
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I had an incident where I went overboard the other day while wearing my hydrostatic auto inflatable PFD. I won't mention the brand, but it was a high dollar one from a big name retailer. As soon as I went over, I was able to calmly grab the gunnel of my boat and work my way to the back of the boat so I could re-board. I was thinking the whole time that this PFD is going to go off any minute and scare the [censored] out of me ( I have heard them deploy in person, and they can startle you even if you're expecting it). So long story short, it never did inflate. The PFD is only a few months old.
I am wondering if anybody else has had a similar issue with a hydrostatic type PFD that inflates based off of water pressure.
P.S.
After reading online, it looks like the unit needs to be submerged in at least 4" of water to discharge. Maybe I never got it 4" below the water surface. Oh well, I may be going back to a traditional PFD after this.
Thanks You stated you've had it for 3 months, did you properly arm it before you started wearing it, or is it like it was on the shelf at the store?
David Burton
2015 Skeeter FX 21 +Ultrex +Helix 12 (x3) +Mega360 +MegaLive
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Re: Hydrostatic PFD Did Not Deploy
[Re: ALY]
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08/21/19 04:34 PM
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Mark Perry
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I can tell you from firsthand experience that if you wear the inflatable version please wear it snugly. If it deploys while you are in the water it can and will slide around and possibly hold your head under water. If its worn too.loose this is a reality.
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Re: Hydrostatic PFD Did Not Deploy
[Re: ALY]
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08/21/19 04:36 PM
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Razorback
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I'm not willing to take the chance that an inflatable will work. Traditional floats every time, no arming or maintenance required.
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