Inflatable PFD

[Alphahawk]

I have a Mustang that is at least 10-12 years old, it did self-inflate in the storage locker of my boat last year. Honestly it should've been rearmed a few years ago. Unless they have changed them not all Mustangs inflate by hydro pressure, mine has a little disc that dissolves and also a rip cord to activate it, there is also a tube that you can add air if you're in the water for a long time and the bladder loses pressure. I too have walked to the truck several times after a day of fishing before I realized I still had the Mustang on.

I'll be 63 in March and fish alone 99.9% of the time, also most of my fishing is done in the winter. Recently I purchased a Norfin Element float suit, I still wear the Mustang because I'm not sure if I bumped my head going in the suit would roll me over on my back, the Mustang will.

A Type 1 rated PFD is the only one going to roll you over. Inflatables are Type V and may or may not roll you over. No one fishing fresh water is going to wear a Type1 as it is just too bulky.


Regards

[Quailtail]

Did find a rearm kit for my Cabelas Guidewear PFD. Had't been changed out since I bought it. Still showed the green stripe on the actuator, and I suspect the thing would have worked but, I don't want to bet my life on it. The Cabelas was made by Halkey-Roberts. Found the rearm kit number on the inside of the PFD. Says should be rearmed every 3 years.