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What’s your life jacket of choice?
Posted on 4/12/22 at 8:00 pm
Posted on 4/12/22 at 8:00 pm
Have a generic one but would like purchase something a little more comfortable this year (not the auto inflate ones).
Anyone use a float coat other than the mustang coat?
Anyone use a float coat other than the mustang coat?
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Posted on 4/12/22 at 8:10 pm to TimeOutdoors
I just use the one that came with the boat, it's a Mustang 100 Accel. So long as it fits and is comfortable enough I'm good with whatever I have
Posted on 4/12/22 at 8:28 pm to TimeOutdoors
Stearns MOB Navy surplus belt pack. Very comfortable and out of the way. It is not auto inflate. You "pull the yellow chord" to activate the CO2. Many of my friends have also purchased these on Ebay.
Posted on 4/12/22 at 8:33 pm to TimeOutdoors
The cabelas one with the mesh has been comfortable
This post was edited on 4/12/22 at 8:34 pm
Posted on 4/12/22 at 9:27 pm to TimeOutdoors
I use the AM 24 auto manual... but not really. I carry it! I just have cheapies for compliance, but good cheapies. My kids get whatever fits them best, I actually make sure they have a good fitting vest.
Posted on 4/12/22 at 9:37 pm to TimeOutdoors
A kayak paddling vest. We have 4 or 5 of them because we paddle and fish. Something similar to this.
NRS fishing vests
NRS fishing vests
This post was edited on 4/12/22 at 9:38 pm
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:12 am to John_V
quote:Same, and I have no idea if they are comfortable. I think I know what compartment they are in.
I just use the one that came with the boat
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:38 am to AlxTgr
I have a mustang bomber style float coat for fishing and i also have a longer camo jacket style that i use hunting sometimes. I like both. As far as a life jacket i have an automatic inflatable mustang that is comfortable. Never had to use it and want to keep it that way. I am wearing a life jacket now when i fish alone .... should have done it yrs ago
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:50 am to TimeOutdoors
I use an auto inflate. When I get out my truck to launch I put it on and don't take it off till I have the boat on the trailer. They very comfortable. I buy them the day after Thankgiving from West Marine when they under $80 each.
I know of 2 people who fell at the boat ramp and died from hitting there and drowning, I'd like to be above water if I'm knocked out.
I know of 2 people who fell at the boat ramp and died from hitting there and drowning, I'd like to be above water if I'm knocked out.
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:52 am to armsdealer
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I use the AM 24 auto manual... but not really. I carry it! I just have cheapies for compliance
If you have an auto inflate it only counts if you wearing it.
Posted on 4/13/22 at 8:23 am to TimeOutdoors
I have 4 Liquid Force life jackets that we use on my jet skis and when wake boarding.
On my fishing boat, I have the bare minimum to be legal and don't wear one. I also fish by myself 50% of the time.
On my fishing boat, I have the bare minimum to be legal and don't wear one. I also fish by myself 50% of the time.
Posted on 4/13/22 at 8:47 am to OntarioTiger
Know what brand the camo float coat is? I like the auto inflate it’s just hard to get compressed air here and I have seen these inflate in the rain or continual spray from waves. I’m not a fan of the self inflate because it’s useless if you are unconscious.
Posted on 4/13/22 at 8:51 am to Harlan County USA
Love the NRS life jackets, but was looking to buy 3 so wanted something cheaper. Have some free time this afternoon between meetings and will post what I find.
Posted on 4/13/22 at 8:54 am to OntarioTiger
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I am wearing a life jacket now when i fish alone .... should have done it yrs ago
Pretty unforgivable area here with the cold water, weather, unmarked water hazards, and no radar for storm detection. My life jacket and Inreach stay on me.
Posted on 4/13/22 at 8:59 am to TimeOutdoors
Mustang (and others) make 2 kinds of auto-inflate. One activates when small chemical pellet dissolves. Sounds like what you're referring to.
The other is hydrostatic (referred to as "HIT" model). When life jacket gets a few inches below the water surface, it inflates. This is what I wear, and like Chedballz, I put it one before I step in the boat in the morning and take it off when I have pulled the trailer out at the end of the day.
The people talking about float coats must live waaay up north. It's fixing to get hot down here. The Mustang PFDs are quite comfortable.
I view PFDs the same way I view kill switches. Everybody should use them all the time.
Edited to correct my auto-corrected incorrect spelling.
The other is hydrostatic (referred to as "HIT" model). When life jacket gets a few inches below the water surface, it inflates. This is what I wear, and like Chedballz, I put it one before I step in the boat in the morning and take it off when I have pulled the trailer out at the end of the day.
The people talking about float coats must live waaay up north. It's fixing to get hot down here. The Mustang PFDs are quite comfortable.
I view PFDs the same way I view kill switches. Everybody should use them all the time.
Edited to correct my auto-corrected incorrect spelling.
This post was edited on 4/13/22 at 9:00 am
Posted on 4/13/22 at 9:02 am to TimeOutdoors
Like Harlan my father and I use paddling vest as well.
They have an array of pockets some fishing vest have padded or shell front pockets that protect your gear.
I usually shop sales as they can be a little expensive.
They have an array of pockets some fishing vest have padded or shell front pockets that protect your gear.
I usually shop sales as they can be a little expensive.
Posted on 4/13/22 at 9:15 am to TimeOutdoors
Mustang is by far the best. And love the auto inflate w/ EPIRB
Posted on 4/13/22 at 11:39 am to One More Shot
My camo coat is a mustang. I have old school brown and a timber green version. Both are 15 yrs old and warm
Posted on 4/13/22 at 1:50 pm to bearhc
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It is not auto inflate. You "pull the yellow chord" to activate the CO2
I personally hate these.
No good to you if unconscious and then you have to remind folks if something happens make sure everyone is conscious and floating.
Mustang auto inflate are what I have.
When I go to bigger water I wear a mustang survival pfd. I want to know we will be floating. I usually only wear it on sloppy days.
Posted on 4/13/22 at 6:50 pm to LSUintheNW
Does anyone know of any incidents where someone had to use an auto-inflate and it actually saved them? I wear one but I still worry that they'll be some complication when I actually need it.
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