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New Inflatable Vest PFD with LIFT
Mouth immersions in rough seas...more
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NEW Inflatable Vest PFD with LIFT
The new Inflatable Vest PFD with LIFT (Life-saving Inflatable Flotation Technology) provides extreme
safety performance and exceeds the Coast Guard standard freeboard
more than 2 times. Its 40 lb of buoyancy and special design
lifts you further out of the water than any other life jacket. LIFT provides up to 9”
of freeboard, while a typical vest only provides 3 - 4”.
This reduces mouth immersions by 80%, increasing the chance
of survival.
Constructed with a durable wind and waterproof fabric,
the lightweight vest is designed with a short profile that ensures maximum
mobility during even the most rigorous activities. An optional
sailing harness can be installed and is available for purchase separately.
- Extreme safety performance
Exceeds Coast Guard standard freeboard performance
- Lifts you out of the water and provides extra support
40 lb of buoyancy and up to 9" of freeboard when inflated
- Lightweight & comfortable design
Neoprene comfort collar and mesh back
- Inflator service window
Displays ready status at a glance
US PATENT NO. 6,832,415 and 7,169,001 |
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Features
- Comfortable neoprene collar
- Durable wind- and waterproof fabric
- Reflective Mustang Survival logo on front and back for increased visibility
- Mesh back allows for additional cooling
- At-a-glance inflator inspection window: green indicates inflator is ready for use (Halkey Roberts 1F Auto or 3F Manual CO2 inflation system)
- Short profile for comfort and mobility
- Pocket for strobe light
- Stabilizing wings on the sides and behind the neck provide support in rough waters
- SOLAS reflective tape for
visibility
- Backup oral inflation tube
- Safety whistle
- Inflation system delivers over 40 lb of buoyancy when inflated and up to 9" of freeboard
US Coast Guard Approved Type V with Type III performance which provides self-righting. Self-righting is invaluable if the wearer becomes unconscious.
Adult Universal size - for persons at least 16 years of age and 80 lb or more, with chest size 30" - 52" (76 cm - 132 cm)
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LIFT - THE INFLATABLE PFD SAFETY REVOLUTION
Experts agree that reducing mouth immersions increases your chances of survival in marine rescue situations. The Inflatable Vest PFD with LIFT delivers up to 9 inches of freeboard outperforming industry-standard Inflatable PFDs by reducing mouth immersions by 80% and increasing your chances of survival. LIFT is also available in the Mustang Survival Ocean
Racing Jacket (MC1900, MC1900HR).
 Mouth Immersions Increase Risk of Drowning
Turbulent marine environments and variable wave conditions
make for hazardous and sometimes unpredictable boating conditions-the rougher the water, the
higher the risk of falling overboard. Once in the
water these same conditions increase your risk of drowning
by increasing the likelihood and number of times
your mouth may be underwater. Reducing the number of mouth
immersions will increase your chances of survival.
Manikin testing in 20" (50 cm) waves shows that LIFT reduces mouth immersions from 31% to 3.5% of the time, a reduction of more than 80%.
 LIFT – The Inflatable Revolution
Based on experience developing inflatable technology for the
US Air Force and NASA, Mustang Survival
developed the revolutionary Lifesaving Inflatable Flotation
Technology - LIFT - inflatable cell, which can
provide up to 9 inches of distance between the mouth and the
surface of the water. This distance, called
freeboard, decreases mouth immersions by elevating the head
and chest up and out of the way of waves and swells.
 LIFT Reduces Mouth Immersions and Increases Visibility
Tested for the most hazardous and treacherous wave conditions
at independent UL-approved research
facilities, the PFD with LIFT delivered up to 9 inches
of freeboard and outperformed other industry
leading PFDs by dramatically reducing mouth immersions by
80%.
The video shows the performance difference between a Coast Guard approved Type 1 Life Jacket for offshore use and the Mustang Survival Type V PFD with Type III performance.
The higher freeboard also increases
your chances of survival by increasing your visibility to
rescue teams - the higher your head and chest are
out of the water the easier it is to see you.
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