Auto Inflating Life Jackets

[Fox Island Outfitter]

Didn't look at them too closely but Scheels had some on sale yesterday.
Neve touched the kill switch or cord unless its to pull a prank on a buddy.

 

[LBrandt]

I wear a regular life vest because with my luck those auto inflate or manual inflate would malfuckion.

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Yes I spelled it that way on purpose.

 

[ItemB]

I have been looking at getting an automatic life jacket for a while to now, looking at the onyx one on scheels website and it says not recommended for weak or non swimmers anybody know the reason for this? If a guy gets knocked loopy or falls into cold water and go into shock your going to be a weak swimmer I would think?

Here is the link
http://www.scheels.com/shop/scheels...IFEVEST-ONYX-INFLT-AUTO-RED-1993-133200100004

 

[guywhofishes]

I attach my kill switch at Devils/Stump every time if I don't forget.

 

[BGH]

I have the Scheels Branded one. I'll never go back. It makes me wear it SO much more, because I can't tell it's there. I often forget I have it on, that I end up fishing in it all day.

 

[RustyTackleBox]

i like the idea of the ones that inflate due to the pressure instead of water

 

[JayKay]

Didn't look at them too closely but Scheels had some on sale yesterday.
Neve touched the kill switch or cord unless its to pull a prank on a buddy.

That's a dirty prank, you bastage. A funny one, but a dirty one. Burning down a battery, because someone pranked you and you didn't check the switch.. ahh..

I nudged a kill switch with my hip once, and took at least an hour to figure it out. Out in the middle of sak on a flat hot day. Started wondering how far I could actually swim. 20 years ago, so no cell in the boat.

 

[johnr]

I was once pushed overboard on a dink-around day. We were just swimming and goofing off in the boat, and I had an expensive pair of glasses on. They fell off my face into the water around me, I was not going to loss them so I stayed under too long flailing my arms around in the water in a frantic search to the point that I almost sucked a gasp of water into my lungs. I seriously came damn close to drowning myself over a set of sun glasses. I actually found them, but scared myself with my stupidity.
Pushing someone over board is gay

 

[fishhunter]

How many of you have your kill switch attached to yourself when running at speed? Just curious and I need an auto inflate

Once you have a tiller with a 200hp plus engine you wear the tether when doing shotgun starts!

 

[bigv]

check out sportsman's guide. I think I found an onyx brand one on there for $89. Wore if first time couple weeks ago. Never knew I had it on. Auto inflate or manual.

 

[remm]

Never used to; however, since I've had kids and am out with them I have it attached to my auto inflateable. When not on plane I don't wear a life jacket, but always do when running. If I'm out with a kid or two, the last thing i need is to somehow get tossed from the boat and have it continue to motor away with a couple 6 year olds still in the boat. Same can be said for when your out alone if you get tossed. Never have come close to it happening, but as has been discussed, things can happen quick.

The jacket I have is a mustang, supposed to auto inflate and it has a rip cord as well. Haven't tried it out yet but hope it works when needed.

How many of you have your kill switch attached to yourself when running at speed? Just curious and I need an auto inflate

 

[tikkalover]

Here you go guys, save your loved one the sadness and grief of you not coming back from a fishing trip. Not to mention 50 bucks for your favorite beverage! I just ordered one.

Cabela's Tournament 3500 Auto PFD

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This item is available to ship FREE to a store for pick-up. Learn More Cabela's Tournament 3500 Auto PFD Ergonomic Airmesh collar allows moisture to dry quickly Engineered flex points allow a full range of motion E-Z fold bladders inflate to 35-lb. buoyancy Automatically inflates upon water immersion USCG-approved Type-II PFD 2.5x higher minimum buoyancy rating for Type III foam vests CO2 cylinder included Compare the compact, lightweight design and superior safety features of Cabela's Tournament 3500 PFD with other inflatables and you'll quickly realize there is no better value for your dollar. Upgraded with an ultrabreathable Airmesh™ ergonomic collar that allows moisture to dry and dissipate quickly, you won't even realize you're wearing a PFD until you need it. Engineered flex points allow a full range of motion for comfortable all-day wear. Backstrap tunnel prevents belt twisting while 2"-wide belts ensure a proper fit. Improved E-Z fold bladders are more compact, easily repack and inflate to a minimum 35-lb. buoyancy (more than twice the buoyancy of foam life vests). A clear inspection window reveals the cylinder seal indicator. Zippered security pocket. Automatically inflates upon water immersion with manual backup. USCG-approved Type-II PFD. Has a 2.5x higher minimum buoyancy rating for Type III foam vests. Durable 240-denier nylon ripstop and 300-denier polyester shell. Adjusts to fit chest sizes up to 56". Can be worn in the rain. Must be 16 years old to wear. Imported. Colors/camo pattern: Red, Navy, Copper, Realtree MAX-5®.

 

[sweeney]

59 bucks at westmarine

 

[VDAWG]

Just the other day I bought 2 of the Cabela's 3500's for my boat. Better safe than sorry.

 

[Callem'In]

My dad fell out of the boat about 15 years ago. Hew was moving at 1/2 throttle. He was alone and wearing a life jacket. He was found floating with the boat spinning circles about 30 yards from him. This was when you had to hold the steering wheel or the boat would turn on its own. My new boat would keep going straight now. He still has not told me how it happened and refuses to talk about it.

 

[onpoint!]

Bought the Cabela's 3500 for my wife as a gift, as she recently started with her kayak. Decided to get another at that price, maybe I'll start to wear it consistently.

 

[grizzly]

I have a Cabelas 3500 and have not had it inflate due to humidity. I have no issues with it. Mustang makes models that inflate due to the hydro static pressure of being underwater. I would definitely go automatic. There is also a gasp reflex that people have when they hit cold water.

Once I got used to it just a little bit, it doesn't feel right being in the boat without one.

same with mine, very comfortable forget I even have it on

 

[guywhofishes]

always wear your inflator PFD OUTSIDE your jacket

I have heard of people being "boa constricted" by their inflator going off under a rain jacket

boy would that SUCK

 

[johnr]

What if it starts raining?
I see myself getting "tommyboy'd"

 

[guywhofishes]

What if it starts raining?
I see myself getting "tommyboy'd"

the design is such that I've had mine (3 or 4 brands) soaking wet with spray/rain many times and they never go off (except for those left in wet humid storage compartments as mentioned)

I too thought they'd go boom when wet - but they never have. And I have a tiller (aka Angler Soaker System)