Need a Lifeline jacket ?
 

There is a thread going on over at Hot Boat with a good deal on Life Line race jackets.

http://free.hotboat.net/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001028.html

Sorry Gary, need to ask the dumb question - whats a life line racing jacket?

Hey Unc:where have you been? Happily boating no doubt!!!!!!

It is a PFD to keep all of your marbles in place in the event of a crash. :D They self right you so you are face up instead of face down like many standard life vest. Required at most poker runs and a very good idea when pushing the throttles to the stops.

UT I have read your post on your new toy, Congrads.
You have spent a lot of cash on that boat. Now is the time for all men and women to click on the post from Garry, plop down some more cash on that big orange thing. Use your kill switch or switches. If you can't afford one of those big orange things. Don't go boatin for a weekend or two. Use that gas money to buy you a big orange thing!

UT,
Here's a couple pictures of Life Line Jackets:
Pic 1
Pic 2
Pic 3

[ 01-16-2002: Message edited by: Bayley ]

Bayley, great shots. And nice SUNSATION!
Question, it appears there are straps for the legs or crotch, is this correct? Please give more data and a link if purchase is desired.
I will jump over to HotBoat in a second and read...

We just had an unpleasant experience trying to get new Merc Life Jackets from BOATS UNLIMITED in Utica NY, http://www.boatsunlimitedny.com/index.html
they said Merc cancelled their line but they could get me an order anyway, charged my AMEX that day, they would ship in 4 days FEDEX, 14 days later, 6 phone calls, 2 emails, nothing, no return calls etc...

I will advise (in my opinion) every boater be cautious when doing business with them. One phone call saying they were discontinued and they could not fill my order would have been the professional thing to do...
Ok, I am done venting!
Bryan

[ 01-17-2002: Message edited by: 2001 26ZX ]

Bayley - thanks that's helpful.

MIKEHTMSR24 - Its not the cost, I would just like to learn before spending. We are all in a heighten state emotionally after what happened, but my career is built on staying analytical when others are emotional. Could you guys suggest somewhere for me to read up on the differences between these jackets and others. This is all pretty new to me, so I don't want to go spending money in one direction, then later find there is a better direction. The cost, $375 (or $450) is immaterial - on the other hand - that's more than three times the highest price I have ever paid for a PFD (then again, so is my new boat). In general, what cost that much more? Is the design that "self-rights" the unconscious that intricate?

Honest, I mean no disrespect. I'm just trying to learn!

Uncle Toys, I agree. I just posted on HotBoat and ask for their homepage etc.
A quick search gives a few retailers and a few stats but not much more.
Online price $400 to $500.
I need 4 new vests in the next couple a months so I too am interested in reading and learning more on these particular jackets.
Thanks
Bryan

Security Race Products makes racing/poker run high speed life jackets. Either go to;www.SecurityRace.com or to my site;www.BenHedrick.com and link to the SRP page. There are pics there. I run the Offshore Racing Division of SRP, I'm out of Charlotte, NC.

Ben Hedrick
Security Race Products

Sorry UT I didn't mean my comments directed to you. I was typing in general. Just gets deep in my stomach when a boat has a kill swithch and never used.
I agree with you totally on doing the research.
This is a good post to start learning about jackets.
Like I say I'm sorry for my misdirection of words and statements.

MIKEHTMSR24 - No worries!

Ben@SRP - thanks, I will certainly check both sites.

I own 4 Lifelines racing jackets. Be advised they are not Coast Guard approved. Certification is expensive. We wear them at all times in my boat. I have talked to the Coast Guard and they will not hassle you if wearing them but will not allow them to be counted as a PFD if not worn. They admire us for wearing the best and trying to be safe. I keep on board enough of the cheap $5.00 orange junk things to stay legal. Lifelines are FAR SUPERIOR to any (non-racing)jacket for impact. Every boat racer wears them. And there are a lot of pleasure boats going much faster than race boats! You will have a chance of surviving a crash with these jackets. I have the $60.00 jackets that have fallen apart water-skiing after a fall at 36 mph! I have to wonder if the HTM accident would have different results if they had them on. When debating the cost, ask yourself this... How much is your life worth?

Ok, I just read about the "combined" order for lifeline jackets. Well not to blow our own horn, but SRP makes a much better and more comfortable jacket. We @ SRP will offer our, Offshore Racing lifejacket SM-XL at $340 + shipping for a minimum of 15 jackets. We will include crotch straps and an upgrade to leg bands is available. We will also provide 1st name embroidered on the left front chest of the jackets. $20 extra if somebody requires over XL. If anybody is unsure of SRP reputation ask Gordon Jennings, Dave Villwock, or Jim Poplin (of STARS Rescue) or feel free to contact me or Al Lapointe who is the owner of Security Race Products.

I read my post and it appears as though I am selling Lifelines. I am selling the idea of any impact life jacket. Ben from SRP, thank you for the offer. As an additional side note, whenever people see us strapping up the jaws drop in awe. Be cool and safe :cool:

Hey guys... Just heard frm Rvr. Girl!!!

Looks like OSO is having a custom made Lifeline Jacket with OSO LOGO"s and all the cool colors done !!!!!!!!!!

Should be just a few weeks.....then a picture should be posted ! ... I told her to order me four !!!!! Those will be the Item.......w/ the OSO Hats !

Keul.....
Rick32
:cool: :cool:

Web site is update with pictures of SRP Offshore lifejacket.
Go to; www.BenHedrick.com
and click on "SRP Lifejacket and Air Systems"
Please let me know if I can answer anymore questions.

Ben

Ben just trying to decide here SRP or LL poker run jacket that is in this month's HotBoat. Sounds like LL is doing the same as your SRP???? :confused:

By your post I would say you are a straight up guy. Help me out, Mike.

Mike, to really explain the differences or pros/cons of each jacket, I'd need to go over this on the phone or at least in much more detail, than I can post here. If you would like to call me and discuss this I'd be glad to go over this with you. We are making a "Poker Run" lighter weight jacket too, although it is still being finalized. Our lifejacket are available in other colors, APBA requires racer’s to have either orange or yellow this is why you see this color most of the time. Ballistic material does come in other color, but is not available is as many as say, cotton.
Call me and I'll go over this. 704-953-0700 or evenings: 704-948-4112 Ben

Ben I'll give you a call tonight, thanks.

Mike, The 0700 number is my cell, so if I don't answer the other number, try it.

Ben