Poker run life vest question
02-08-2011 | 09:00 AM
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Let me start out by saying, We now..ALWAYS were jackets while running!
A few years ago we had a number of people we knew die in accidents In MI, KY and TX, I am sure you all rememebr that year... The following year is when Event insurance companies began requiring PFDs be worn.
We too were reluctant at first, but we checked out numerous different manufacturers and styles. I was looking for a comfortable, good looking and actually be able to do its job, during a bad situation PFD.
We purchased Lifelines. For us it fit ALL our criteria, a)they look good , we had customizing done to match our boat, b) the kevlar inserts, neck protection and straps to keep it in place, which includes a design that brings your head to the surface should you be unconsious, and finally c) I can honestly tell you, it is very comfortable once you get over the I am wearing a life jacket syndrome...
I will agree that in a VERY tight seat cockpit, ie: cats or sit down boats, it may be tight and less comfortable, but that is up to the person wearing them and many of those boats have harnesses anyway...
Whats interesting, is I have notices that many people who run with us on a fun run, see us wearing ours and by the end of the day, generally within the first hour, you look around and most are wearing them in the other boats. We all know... It is truly a piece of insurance for your life, So if your ego can handle looking like you are safety consious, you wont regret wearing them whenever you are running your boat.
Just a side note, the Water Patroll does take note of who wears them on a regular basis, you earn their respect which is a nice thing when they are running checkpoints etc...
A few years ago we had a number of people we knew die in accidents In MI, KY and TX, I am sure you all rememebr that year... The following year is when Event insurance companies began requiring PFDs be worn.
We too were reluctant at first, but we checked out numerous different manufacturers and styles. I was looking for a comfortable, good looking and actually be able to do its job, during a bad situation PFD.
We purchased Lifelines. For us it fit ALL our criteria, a)they look good , we had customizing done to match our boat, b) the kevlar inserts, neck protection and straps to keep it in place, which includes a design that brings your head to the surface should you be unconsious, and finally c) I can honestly tell you, it is very comfortable once you get over the I am wearing a life jacket syndrome...
I will agree that in a VERY tight seat cockpit, ie: cats or sit down boats, it may be tight and less comfortable, but that is up to the person wearing them and many of those boats have harnesses anyway...
Whats interesting, is I have notices that many people who run with us on a fun run, see us wearing ours and by the end of the day, generally within the first hour, you look around and most are wearing them in the other boats. We all know... It is truly a piece of insurance for your life, So if your ego can handle looking like you are safety consious, you wont regret wearing them whenever you are running your boat.
Just a side note, the Water Patroll does take note of who wears them on a regular basis, you earn their respect which is a nice thing when they are running checkpoints etc...
Last edited by bajaholic; 02-08-2011 at 09:09 AM.
02-08-2011 | 12:58 PM
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02-08-2011 | 06:41 PM
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$80-$90 bucks here...they look like good vests for a good price for guys like us that don't run crazy fast..... http://www.machovec.com/catalog/mv4600.htm
02-08-2011 | 06:44 PM
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I looked all over on line and found them for $76.00 @ www.marineboatsupplies.com
02-08-2011 | 08:28 PM
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