| Can I take my CO2 cylinders on a commercial flight?
CO2 cylinders are dangerous goods and it is up to the discretion of the airline as to whether CO2 cylinders are allowed on board their aircraft, either as checked luggage or carry-on. We recommend contacting the airline prior to your flight to request information on their policy. An alternative is to remove the CO2 canister from your vest and purchase a replacement at your destination point.
For travel within the United States
United States airport security through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), has a formal policy for Security Screeners which states that there is a compressed gas cylinder exception for both carry-on and checked baggage that allows 2 compressed gas cylinders fitted into a self-inflating life-jacket and 2 spare cartridges with the approval of the aircraft operator.
This policy is posted on the TSA web site http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#9
We recommend you contact the airline prior to your flight to request information on their policy, and inform them of the official TSA policy.
Why are your Inflatable fishing vests not approved?
The MD1165 (Deluxe Inflatable Fisherman Vest) and the MIV-10 (Inflatable Fisherman Vest) do not carry approvals from either Transport Canada or Canadian Coast Guard.
The Fisherman's Vests while not approved, will provide the required buoyancy, when inflated, to keep the user afloat. The Inflatable Fisherman's Vests offer 16 lbs of buoyancy when inflated compared to 15.5 lbs of buoyancy in traditional, inherently buoyant, personal floatation devices. The standard in Canada for approved vests or suspenders type inflatable PFD's is 150 Newtons or nearly 34 lbs.
Our full line of Inflatable PFD's (excluding the Fisherman's Vests) are approved under UL 1180 with Canadian Addendum. These units offer 35 lbs of buoyancy when inflated.
Why are no Life Jackets available/approved for infants in Canada, but there are in the US?
The US and Canada have different standards for infant lifejackets.
There are no PFD's for children under 20 lbs in Canada. Canadian Coast Guard has a webpage that outlines the fitting of life jackets for children and infants. The web address is as follows:
http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca
Office of Boating Safety Info line at 1-800-267-6687
E-mail: obs-bsn@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
For more information on US Infant lifejacket standards: http://www.uscgboating.org/
How do I find out if one of your products is Workers Compensation Board (WCB) approved?
Mustang Survival does not determine a products WCB approval. You will need to contact WCB for assistance.
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