Thread: inflatable PFD

Looks like they are out of stock for the 3500, as indicated above looks like a replace.

These are the type we have. I would recommend auto.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabel...FD/2199462.uts

I also see they they are listing a new 4000 series.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/CABEL...1.uts?slotId=0

Originally Posted by lowe175

I whent with the automatic. If you get knocked out you can't pull the tag. Also you get what you pay for with them. You need the most expensive one but don't go with the cheapest ether. I whent with the mustang around ($150 )

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Where did you find the Mustang HIT for $150? I really liked the looks of it when we went fishing and I really want one but the prices I found were all over $225 for the one like I think you got.

I ended up getting a Mustang DLX 38 for about $160 or so, but it uses the bobbin activation system not what yours does.



One thing for all to keep in mind when buying one is to get one big enough to keep you up. Some of them have 24 lbs of bouyancy, some 26 and the one I got has 38. I weigh about 290 and it won't take 38 to float me but if you water log winter clothes it might need more than the standard ones.

Get the automatic one

Just a fyi . I have THE MUSTANG jackets .One is hit and one is not. The hit jacket is very expensive to re-arm. The ones that are not hit are about half the cost. I do like mustang as like said it has to be submerged to deploy. U can fish in the pouring rain. They also are a little longer in length which makes them more comfortable but they are not cheap.

I have tournament tested the Cabelas series in pouring rain and 7 foot rolling waves with spray. No false deployments.

That said, mustange wrote the book on quality floatation gear. There is a reason our US military uses it!

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Auto for me, watch for sales on the better brands, do not buy the Chinese brands- they will go off without water.

Still have the SOSpenders I got in '03. One 24 and one 38. Never an issue. Change the kits every two years, or sooner if inspection warrants.

buy the best auto your life is well worth the cost. i don`t go with out one.