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When you own an Inflatable PFD you should check it
before outings to make sure that it is in good working
condition. Just take a few seconds to check that the
indicator in the safety inspection window is green,
ensure the PFD is free of rips, tears or holes, and that
the Velcro™ or SecureZip™ closures are fully closed. We
recommend you do some preventative maintenance a
few times during the year to be sure your PFD is in full
working order. Use the oral inflation tube (behind the
cover) to fill the PFD to capacity and leave it overnight.
The inflated cell should be just as firm in the morning
as it was the night before. Full details can be found in
your owner’s manual.
Inflatable PFDs come with either manual or automatic
activation. The manual version inflates by pulling
the jerk tab that hangs from the PFD at waist-height.
Automatic versions inflate when immersed in water.
Deciding whether a manual or automatic inflatable is
best for you will depend on what activities you enjoy
doing on the water.
Manuals are perfect for when there is a reasonable chance
that you will end up in the water, but you’re confident that
you’ll be able to pull the inflation cord when you need it.
For example, when paddling, kayaking or wade fishing.
Deluxe
Inflatable PFD
MD3085 – manual
MD3087 – automatic
Size
Universal Adult
Colors
Navy/Carbon, Red/Carbon
Sailing Harness
MD3082 – manual
MD3084 – automatic
Re-Arm Kit
MA7203 – manual
MA7202 – automatic
Automatics are your best choice if you don’t expect to
end up in the water, but want the confidence that if the
unexpected happens, the PFD will inflate within seconds
of being in the water. For example, on a sailboat or a
powerboat. They work with a small tablet that dissolves
when you enter the water – causing the inflator to
activate and fill the inflatable cell.
The best Personal Flotation Device (PFD) is the one you
wear. There are many choices when it comes to picking
the PFD that will keep you safe on the water. For some
activities foam vests are a great choice but now there is
another option, Inflatable PFDs or inflatables.
Choosing the Inflatable PFD that best fits your favorite
water sports activity is important. For example, manual
PFDs are a good choice if you are paddling or wade
fishing. Automatics are your best choice if you don’t
expect to end up in the water, but want the confidence
of knowing that it will inflate automatically in seconds
if the unexpected happens. Our new HIT
™
(Hydrostatic
Inflator Technology) PFDs are perfect if you spend time
in high humidity or wet weather.
Inflatables are stylish, lightweight, low profile, flexible
and very comfortable to wear. They won’t get in the
way whether you’re reeling in the big one, cruising or
paddling to your next destination.
Inflatable PFDs are Coast Guard approved and come
in a variety of stylish colors – even camouflage. Once
the PFD is inflated you will see that the cell inside is
bright yellow and has SOLAS reflective tape on it. After
inflation it will give you twice the buoyancy of a foam
vest.
Inflatables can be used over and over again. Purchasing
a re-arm kit at the same time as your PFD is a great
idea – if the unexpected happens you’ll be back on the
water in no time.
Mustang Survival has introduced a new inflatable
PFD that uses Hydrostatic Inflator Technology (HIT
™
)
that won’t inflate in high humidity conditions.
Exclusive to Mustang, it uses a water pressure valve
that only opens if it has been immersed in 4 or more
inches of water. You could be fishing in the pouring
rain or high humidity, or storing your PFD in a locker
– it simply won’t inflate unless you go in the water.
This new inflator is maintenance free for 5 years (unless it has
been inflated) and you can easily see its status. If the inflator status
indicator is showing green you know it’s good to go!
Deluxe
Inflatable PFD
MD3051 – manual
MD3053 – automatic
Size
Universal Adult
Colors
Navy/Carbon, Red/Carbon
Sailing Harness
MD3052 – manual
MD3054 – automatic
Re-Arm Kit
MA7203 – manual
MA7202 – automatic
Inflatable
PFD with HIT
™
MD3183 – automatic
Size
Universal Adult
Colors
Red/Black, Carbon/Black,
Tan/Black
Sailing Harness
MD3184
Re-Arm Kit
MA7214
Inflatable
PFD with HIT
™
MD3153 – automatic
Size
Universal Adult
Colors
Red/Black, Carbon/Black,
Tan/Black
Sailing Harness
MD3154
Re-Arm Kit
MA7214