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Old 10-16-2007 | 06:42 PM
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Old 10-17-2007 | 11:10 AM
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650 Bucks used,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 900 bucks new!!!!!?????!!!!

That's insane.
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Old 10-17-2007 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ThirdBird
650 Bucks used,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 900 bucks new!!!!!?????!!!!

That's insane.

Why spend that much Bird when a couple empty 12 packs and a roll of duct tape could float your arse.
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Old 10-17-2007 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by RaggedEdge
Why spend that much Bird when a couple empty 12 packs and a roll of duct tape could float your arse.

Well, it's not like I'm trying to sound cheap, but that's just stupid. That much coin for two life jackets, c'mon!!

Ya know, you can make anything, charge way-stupid amounts for it, and some bozo will buy it just because it IS expensive.
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Old 10-17-2007 | 07:48 PM
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Lifeline jackets are $300 each from Trick without any customization.....I agree that is crazy but Lifeline jackets are a different breed!
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Old 10-17-2007 | 08:16 PM
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They may be a different breed, but they look the exact same as any other jacket..and in this case, cheaper...The only reason why they can sell them for $300 is b/c idiots with a ton of money buy em for that! no offense
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Old 10-17-2007 | 08:22 PM
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Lifelines have much higher impact ratings than any other jacket out there....something like 150mph......I figure all my limbs will be ripped off if I hit the water at that speed so who cares if the jacket comes apart too.
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Old 10-17-2007 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by t500hps
Lifelines have much higher impact ratings than any other jacket out there....something like 150mph......I figure all my limbs will be ripped off if I hit the water at that speed so who cares if the jacket comes apart too.
Well put .... ain't that the truth.....
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Old 10-17-2007 | 09:44 PM
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God help you if you call Lifeline to the mat on the General Forum...
What makes up the impact rating? Is it that they have crotch straps? Just how different can the foam be, it's not like it's rocket science or anything.
Anybody that can sew a bimini can add crotch straps to a jacket. Glad my boat tops out at 65, and I rarely run more than 40-50mph.
Doesn't matter whether you spend $30 or $300, if it doesn't work, you won't be around to b!tch at the manufacturer
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Old 10-18-2007 | 11:10 PM
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I think the impact rating is more to save your ribs and such, if you slam up against the dash, not the impact rating like ski vests that are rated not to come apart hitting at speeds. I think my vests are rated at 55 mph.
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