DrWatson 374 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 So, looking at a crew set of lifejackets with AIS: for 6 persons. This conversation goes around every so often here, but I'm wondering if there are any updates or new things since the last time I saw it discussed some 3-4years ago (can't find the thread). Pro/cons of automatic inflation? Spray hood and crotch strap should be included. Should be AIS compatible, meaning when the lifejacket is inflated, it should set off the fitted AIS transponder. I See Crewsaver and Spinlock have models that will "interface" with the McMurdo s20. Anyone got first hand experience of these jackets regarding comfort, wearability, catching on stuff like your sailing jacket or other things? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raz88 96 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Can't directly answer your question, but my ais beacon is designed to be triggered by inflation of any life jacket it's attached to. Has a string that loops around the life jacket which if inflated pulls off the cover of the beacon and triggers it. I forget the brand but it's a common one. Has rescueme mob1 written on it - one of these may be the brand name? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigal.nz 59 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Hi, I just brought a new life jacket from Monkeys Fist in Australia ( https://www.monkeyfist.com.au/p/9329345/spinlock-deckvest-vito.html ) I am very happy with the vest and it is uber comfortable. I have read that even bowman who gets drenched can wear it without worrying about inflating at the wrong time. It has the spray hood and crotch strap too. I know that its compatible with a variety of beacons, has the spray hood and light. Just to sweeten the deal Monkeys Fist had a sale on and sold it for under $390 AUD. I think the shipping was free too. Says that it doesn't need inspection till 2023. Only bad thing is the hammar rearming kits are more expensive than the spinlock pro sensor, but I got the VITO cheaper than old pro sensor stock. HTH AG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 374 Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 Thanks for your input, folks. Will (fingers crossed) be heading to BOOT Düsseldorf this weekend so hope to score some deals there..R Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigal.nz 59 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Just watched a total twat so loaded with life jacket covered safety sh*t he's created a completely new set of hazards doing it. He had so much gear on, in, under, over and around his life jacket his mobility was restricted quite a bit and he got it caught up in his mainsheet which took a minute or 2 to escape from. That was on a flat calm day on a boat tied in a marina berth. Just imagine what the excessive gear could do in 40kts on a boat simulating an irate Rodeo bull. K I S S That would have been quite a sight. got a pic? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,581 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Question: can anyone here claim to have used one of these on anger I.e. falling of a boat with accommodation (not a dinghy or sportboat) inflated it and while waiting in the water to be rescued thought "this thing just saved my life"?? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Y88 5241 25 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Question: can anyone here claim to have used one of these on anger I.e. falling of a boat with accommodation (not a dinghy or sportboat) inflated it and while waiting in the water to be rescued thought "this thing just saved my life"?? Yes with a Spinlock, what you want to know Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,581 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Thanks for the reply. The whole story really. How did you end up in the water? How long for? How would you rate the equipment you used? How were you rescued and by whom? TBH I am also interested in statistics but not sure they even exist. In 60 years I can only think of one instance of a person off a boat like we are discussing being "saved" by a jacket. You now make two. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beccara 25 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Here are some accounts, Stats seem to be mainly around deaths that could have been prevented rather than accounts so anecdotal it is! http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com/life-jackets/saved-by-the-jacket/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ladyhawk 37 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 https://www.teamomarine.com/?fbclid=IwAR3lJEUY6scaO810ebXGc_PUiH957TR53IWRyz2XraMKHtEke2dI0xQYXHc This seems to make some sense.... the tether they have is a good idea too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,581 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Thanks Beccara That link is to exactly the sort of nonsense the gets me would up, just a bunch of idiotic propaganda. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,232 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 We used to use back tow lifejackets 20 years ago in swift water rescue work. The only way to stay on the surface. I always wondered why sailing jackets did not have them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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