[Rhodes22-list] inflatable PFD's

[john Belanger]

you have to put it over your head manually and pull the cord. maybe this has been discussed in the archives, though to be honest, when it concerns safety, better gear can make the conclusions reached a year ago, obsolete. so, question: is there a consensus about manual inflation v. automatic. and as in this device, manually positioning it so that relaxed or unconscious, your head does not tilt forward and you drown. also single handing, ie, noone there to rescue you,would you not would want the max in automation, tether and  trailing line. ???

Brad Haslett <flybrad at gmail.com> wrote:  Joe,

I use a pouch when single-handing because it is the least restrictive when
moving about - you are hardly aware you have it on. Offshore I might want
something else but it is more than adequate for the inland sailing I do.

http://shop.sailnet.com/product_info.php/products_id/28957?search=1&keywords=Mustang%20Survival%20Inflatable%20Vests

Brad


On Feb 10, 2008 1:03 PM, Joe Babb wrote:

> Has anyone found an inflatable PFD that is comfortable for women? We
> tried on a Mustang 3184 at a local Boater's World. It had gotten high
> marks from Practical Sailor for Fit & Comfort. My wife found it very
> uncomfortable. Has anyone tried the Spinlock Deckvest? It's one of the
> most expensive inflatables but it also gets high marks on comfort. But
> of course all the pictures and videos of it are of men.
> Joe
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