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Life jackets (7 posts / 956 views)
The-Heff The-Heff
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Post #1 29 Apr 2021 17:31
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I need a life jacket for my new syndicate.

This is not an area i have any experience in so after some advice. I want something that doesnt take up much room, so a self inflating one would be ideal.

The fox one seems pretty reasonably priced, and looks ideal size wise. Is anyone able to recommend any others that would be worth me looking at please
framey framey
Posts: 5,320
Post #2 29 Apr 2021 17:34
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In reply to Post #1
I'm not sure about the self inflating one as I would forget to change the canister knowing me
I'm thinking about getting some life jackets myself
Victory Victory
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Post #3 29 Apr 2021 18:09
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In reply to Post #2
There are plenty of self inflating life jackets about.
Always check it holds air when you get one this also will teach you how to repack it.

And always have a crutch strap with a self inflating life jacket.

Also never fold them when you store them.

Treat it with respect and one day it might save your life.

Dont use a self inflating life jackets in a cabin only in a open boat.

Crewsaver and mullion are the brands I know and use and used for work.
jeffire jeffire
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Post #4 29 Apr 2021 21:16
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Dont use a self inflating but am another that has a crewsaver.
The-Heff The-Heff
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Post #5 29 Apr 2021 21:37
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In reply to Post #3
Its not a lake ill be fishing from a boat. Its only needed for the odd occassion i may need to go out in a boat to free a snagged fish, retrieve tackle from a tree etc. They are the only reasons to go out. They are just normal plastic boats.
Publiclife Publiclife
Posts: 174
Post #6 30 Apr 2021 06:05
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In reply to Post #5
I brought a self inflating but ended up getting rid as the mice ate it! I never liked it too be honest as I didn't feel safe with it on. I always wondered if it would inflate if I went over as it had never been tested. I could have tested it but I think I would then wonder if it would work again once I changed the gas over!
I ended up replacing it with a foam filled one from crew saver. It doesn't pack down like the other one but it doesn't need to as I just leave it in the boat and slip it on before I go out.
Take a look on the crew saver website 👍
daviduk daviduk
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Post #7 30 Apr 2021 17:26
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In reply to Post #1
What ever you buy , make sure it has a Crotch strap....
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