Inflatable PFD

Mustang

Mustang

It all depends on what kind you get. Most infl pfd use a halkey Robertson inflator which utilizes a bobbin. Once submerged the material in the bobbin dissolves which inflates the jackets. These are cheaper and can be rearmed fairly easily. That being said some say they are prone to false inflation. Mustangs top of the line jacket uses their HIT technology which is essentially a hydrostatic release. It has to reach a certain depth then it inflates. Generally you bring these to an authorized dealer to get rearmed and they are more expensive. You also have to factor in do you want just a manual jacket or a manual/auto.

I sell life jackets and dreams for a living.

Also mustang is the only company I know that’s had recalls on their inflatables.

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I sell life jackets and dreams

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Which is the most comfortable?

ie: Just bought a whitewater PFD last week and the advancements in comfort plus new features was surprising. Been 10+ years and lots of improvements.

brother got one from bass pro and wore it several fishing trips with me...
I was re-arming mine and checked his and it had never been armed since he purchased it...

make sure you check it ...

for what it's worth...and depends on the type of usage...

my Onyx auto inflate PFD is ~ $100 - $120 with the re-arm kit $25

Mustang 28 is $300 with the re-arm kit $100...

both need to be re-armed at the replace by date on the device or once a year...