Dagwood wrote: However I make a point of servicing them every year - Labour weekend is my trigger and have had one "fail" due to a leak. Probably would still have been effective but ditched it. Only takes a few minutes and isn't hard and cost is nil. (assuming nothing needs replacing) |
The Tamure Kid wrote: However, re your the comment that the cost is "nil" - I'm a bit confused. From watching the video it appears that testing the jacket correctly means you have to buy a re-arming kit (with a new gas cylinder). Correct? |
The Tamure Kid wrote:
Thanks for the info. However, re your the comment that the cost is "nil" - I'm a bit confused. From watching the video it appears that testing the jacket correctly means you have to buy a re-arming kit (with a new gas cylinder). Correct? |
MATTOO wrote: I've never had a cyclinder fall out. I check every season. It's comfortable to wear. I swap to a fixed lifejacket for bar crossings now,Ive used it when sailing and know it supports me after a number of capsizes. I fitted all my my inflatables and other basic jackets with crotch straps also after a coastguard seminar. The inflatable is comfortable to wear all day and I certainly have done so for several years now. The thought of being trapped in a cabin, always in the back of my mind. Recently my wife upgraded to a Baltic, nice kit. However, this summer I opened up,the cabin to find the jacket had self inflated. Returned to supplier. They replaced at no cost. However the why it self inflated still exists and is unanswered. Some research leads me to understand that in certain environments of heat they can self fire. This is now the only jacket we don't leave on board. Lifejackets there use and choice is a great subject. The best thing I have learned about lifejackets is better to have one than none. |
cirrus wrote: Imaging if Airbus turned out new aircraft ,just put them out there without rigerous testing and trials. They wouldnt do that. In both cases lives depend on accuracy . |
MATTOO wrote: I've never had a cyclinder fall out. I check every season. It's comfortable to wear. I swap to a fixed lifejacket for bar crossings now,Ive used it when sailing and know it supports me after a number of capsizes. I fitted all my my inflatables and other basic jackets with crotch straps also after a coastguard seminar. The inflatable is comfortable to wear all day and I certainly have done so for several years now. The thought of being trapped in a cabin, always in the back of my mind. Recently my wife upgraded to a Baltic, nice kit. However, this summer I opened up,the cabin to find the jacket had self inflated. Returned to supplier. They replaced at no cost. However the why it self inflated still exists and is unanswered. Some research leads me to understand that in certain environments of heat they can self fire. This is now the only jacket we don't leave on board. Lifejackets there use and choice is a great subject. The best thing I have learned about lifejackets is better to have one than none. |
Kandrew wrote:
I’m also a soft baiter, I wear a foam jacket and have no problems. I remember a few years ago, my daughter likes to jump off the boat and have a swim. I had anchored in a bit of current with out thinking I jumped off the boat and by the time I surfaced I had drifted quite a way from the boat and had to swim hard to get back. Silly mistake and glad I had on my foam jacket because I can swim in it. Very hard to swim in a inflatable. Only me and my daughter so it could have been a real problem. |
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