That is one of many. They are made by different manufacturers. I like the self inflating because if you get knocked out it wil inflate. lol
Is this the auto inflating one people have been talking about?
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...&cmCat=3335145
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Bill H. PTC USN Ret
Chesapeake, Va
That is one of many. They are made by different manufacturers. I like the self inflating because if you get knocked out it wil inflate. lol
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that's a imported knockoff !!
This is the one you've probably heard about -
http://www.sospenders.com/sundial/fishing.html
Just remember .... few, if any of them, will keep you from drowning - if you don't wear them. In the state of Ky ... you must have a USCG approved PFD for everyone in the boat - and they must be worn, or within reach if not worn. They can't be stored in a storage compartment - they must be out in the boat !! (you must also have a throwable floatation device, like a floatation cushion/ring)
The inflatable (auto/manual) types are being discussed by the KDFWR, to make a ruling on whether or not they have to be "worn" at all times, to be "legal". That has to do with the printed instructions on the inflatable vest, itself (some say "must be worn to be USCG approved, some don't). The debate is whether they have to be worn, when the other types don't (and can be thrown to a man overboard) ... not all of the inflatables float by themselves (if not activated), or they float subsurface.
Personally, if I were to purchase one ... I'd opt for the "auto inflate" model. If you fall out of the boat and are too dazed to pull the "rip cord" on the "manual inflation" version ... your very likely to drown wearing it - too much of a false sense of security, for my money. ........ cp
I've heard that you have to be careful about getting the automatic inflating type wet or they can inflate so you can't use them in heavy rain.
They will inflate. Mine inflated in my dry box ( so called) when I was towing the boat in the rain. I carry two life jackets and never have the inflateable in the boat if there is a chance of rain.
Well it looks like everything else on the market, so damn many choices it gets confusing which way to go. CP brings up some valid points. Va has similar laws except the wearable do not have to be on deck. There is a rarely enforced law that the throwable has to be on deck (and out of the wrapper) and available. Of course they have to be USCG approved and the tags/writing on them has to be readable or they are considered not approved. Now whizkid and Jerry has to throw crap in the game about them inflating in the rain. Thanks for pointing that out.
For those that use the self inflating, exactly what brand do you use and why? And who carries them? In the meantime I guess I'll have to put up with the bulky ones I have.
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Bill H. PTC USN Ret
Chesapeake, Va
For those that use the self inflating, exactly what brand do you use and why? And who carries them? In the meantime I guess I'll have to put up with the bulky ones I have.[/QUOTE]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------S.O.S. from Bass Pro. why? When I purchased it, it was the only brand in stock, plus I knew about it from advertisements in BASS magazine. The purpose for buying it was to be cooler in the summer. I use a full Jacket with neck support. It is hot in the summer. The SOS is much cooler and so far sweat has not inflted it.:D
I saw a autoinflator at walmart yesterday in the boating section. I went to see if they had anything new and that was the only thing I spotted. May be worth a look. If it sucks you can always take it back.
This one is USCG Approved TYPE V.
Mine current Sterns Life Jacket is TYPE III.
Is type III better than a TYPE V. I am thinking that the lower the number (ie. TYPE I is best) the better it floats you and the better it will hold your head out of the water if you get knocked unconscious.
The only reason I wear my life jacket is due to the fact that I might slip and fall and hit my head on something and get knocked silly. A self inflating lift jacket would be more comfortable in these hot dog days of summer. I went out today and about fried. But I caught about 20 crappie today. I had to take a lot of can cokes and bottles of ice water to save me and the minnows. LOL
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Is type III better than a TYPE V. I am thinking that the lower the number (ie. TYPE I is best) the better it floats you and the better it will hold your head out of the water if you get knocked unconscious. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------My S.O.S says Type V inflatable with type II performance.
This link may be helpful
http://home.comcast.net/~c_m_monaghan/safety/pfds.htm
Type I is the safest.