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Inflatable Life Vests?
08/21/20 at 14:12:58
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Hey Folks,

Curious what everyone thinks about inflatable life vests. it seems they are named based on Auto/Manual inflation and size of CO2 cartridge that inflates them. How good is a 24 versus a 33 and are there brands to stay away from? I am seeing vests be Onyx and Mustang and of course Bass Pro has their branded vests made by ???.  Your thoughts and advise will be appreciated.

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Reply #1 - 08/21/20 at 16:16:52
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The only thing I looked at was if you are knocked out and the vest is damaged in the event and leaking it will deflate... A regular flotation vest will still support you.


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Reply #2 - 08/26/20 at 13:07:34
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Ask Mike Remmey why he doesn't use one anymore.  I have the regular life jackets now because if I'm thrown off the boat, I want to make sure my body is protected or if I happen to hit the steering wheel.  There are many videos of the inflatables not inflating.  Also, replacing the C02 costs money when you have to do it every 5 years or so.  Rather pay one time and not have to worry about it.
  

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Re: Inflatable Life Vests?
Reply #3 - 08/26/20 at 13:42:25
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They dont always inflate. Dangerous
  
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Reply #4 - 08/29/20 at 19:52:48
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I have Cabela's inflatables, had one fail to inflate during a real quick immersion at a fish-in. The water never got to the trigger that was supposed to dissolve.
  

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