Rats 48 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 On 5/10/2022 at 6:38 PM, aardvarkash10 said: Update. We went down to SO for the pre summer pre seasonal clean up and took the new jackets down, brought the old jackets back. Note to everyone with inflatable life jackets. If you can't remember when you last serviced them, take 20 minutes in the next couple of weeks to do so. The images inform. In the service its good idea to blow them up and see that they hold air for at least 12 hours then replace the corroded canister. At service time I would often encourage wives and kids to pull the lanyard so they see what to expect at inflation time Don't forget the small plastic sacrificial safety inserts in the firing mechanisms that protect by providing resistance against accidental inflation. Autos all have a dissolving pill that when exposed to water allows the jackets to deploy these often get compromised when stored in humid environments and should be checked also. There's lots of You Tubes showing you life jacket specific instructions and maintenance tips. Because the canisters and firing mechanisms are out of sight, should not mean out of mind, you should look at them regularly. Take the opportunity before you have to use it in an actual emergency. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,763 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Still prefer a non inflating jacket. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 163 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 On 9/04/2022 at 7:05 PM, aardvarkash10 said: Thanks for the input all. I especially appreciate rigger's expertise living on posthumously, and thanks Rats for the insider's view. I have found hard bouyancy jackets too bulky and so don't wear them when I should. This imo negates the positive features they have. An inflatable has risks, but at least I am inclined to wear it all the time. This balance of convenience against compliance weighs in favour of an inflatable for me. It looks like I should head to the spendy end of the market though. And get it regularly serviced. Such is life. "I have found hard bouyancy jackets too bulky and so don't wear them when I should." I think that is perhaps the real issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 696 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I have 4 of these virtually new with crotch straps,not as bulky as you think but instant floatation,no wondering if it will work or not. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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