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02-18-2004, 10:37 AM
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I bought some last year at Boaters World, I think they were 100 mph rated. They must not have been that expensive (don't remember), otherwise my tight azz wouldn't have bought them.
At our last boat club meeting, they pointed out that my boat was the only one on the last poker run that everyone was wearing a vest. I told anyone that didn't want to wear one was welcome to wait on the dock.
At our last boat club meeting, they pointed out that my boat was the only one on the last poker run that everyone was wearing a vest. I told anyone that didn't want to wear one was welcome to wait on the dock.
02-18-2004, 11:06 AM
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Hey what about those (auto) inflatable types? Are they too flimsy for impact? Thats my guess but what is your opinion? Sure would be more comfortable but don't want to be comfortably dead.
02-18-2004, 11:15 AM
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Originally posted by jody165
Hey what about those (auto) inflatable types? Are they too flimsy for impact? Thats my guess but what is your opinion? Sure would be more comfortable but don't want to be comfortably dead.
Hey what about those (auto) inflatable types? Are they too flimsy for impact? Thats my guess but what is your opinion? Sure would be more comfortable but don't want to be comfortably dead.
02-18-2004, 11:28 AM
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The next one down (I426) looks more comfy because it is mesh. Cheaper too! But it says nothing about a crotch strap.
The 4485 has a fleece lining which might be a little onbearable in the summer! But better than no vest of course.
The 4485 has a fleece lining which might be a little onbearable in the summer! But better than no vest of course.
02-18-2004, 11:31 AM
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Up here in the north country if its rough enough to wear the vest its probibly cold enough that the fleece wont bother me.....
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If your boat has a sail do you ride a horse to the ramp?
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02-18-2004, 12:30 PM
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Originally posted by open72
lifeline jackets aren't cg approved
lifeline jackets aren't cg approved
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02-18-2004, 12:41 PM
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Originally posted by klmken
The next one down (I426) looks more comfy because it is mesh. Cheaper too! But it says nothing about a crotch strap.
The 4485 has a fleece lining which might be a little onbearable in the summer! But better than no vest of course.
The next one down (I426) looks more comfy because it is mesh. Cheaper too! But it says nothing about a crotch strap.
The 4485 has a fleece lining which might be a little onbearable in the summer! But better than no vest of course.
02-18-2004, 12:52 PM
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Originally posted by mr_velocity
Does it have the impact rating too?
Does it have the impact rating too?
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If your boat has a sail do you ride a horse to the ramp?
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