Poker run life vest question
 

Was just curious as to why a lot of people on Poker Runs seems to choose an inflatable life vest over a Lifeline vest when Lifeline seems to be the consensus best for high speed and racing.

Thanks :drink:

Comfort

I am struggling with that now. I really think it is safer to wear a Lifeline, but I wore a inflatable recently in a 120 mph test run and you forget they are even on. Safety vs comfort??

Yeah I figured the reason was comfort, but like you said ElimiNordic, "safety vs. comfort"

I guess you could get both, but then if you wear the inflatable on a poker run when the heck would you wear a Lifeline???

And next question, what brand of inflatable seems to be the best?

Not to worry ! if you flip a boat at 120 mph neither vest will save you ........... Jim

See which jacket will stay on even if you fall out at 30MPH. Lifeline gives you padded protection so if you hit something on your way out as well. not really a comparison.

Just to comply with the rules! ;)

neither vest will save you

Exactly Jim and with the L!felines they are pretty BIG to fit in the seats in a sit down boat :drink:

Life Line $400, Inflatable $75.

I think if jackets were not required by the run, most wouldn't be wearing ANY jacket.

Yeah theres not allot of boaters wearing them locally on a regular day and it would be the same at a poker run if it wasnt enforced. I am torn because Allot of people would obviously wear them if they were mandatory on a regular basis.

It would save some lives for sure. Especially when people are drinking and boating which we all know NEVER HAPPENS!


I think I am one of the rare few that doesnt drink while running the boat.

At the same time I hate to see government getting involved in making people do anything.

Inflatables arent great protection but they sure are better than the NOTHING most people are wearing.LOL