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thedonz 10-04-2004 01:57 PM

racing life jackets ???????
 
Does anyone know where i can get racing jackets in the miami, ft lauderdale area.....Thanks in advance..

Ron P 10-04-2004 02:12 PM

Re: racing life jackets ???????
 
http://www.cpperformance.com/product...ng-jackets.htm

Call Tres at martin marine. He'll know.

dhlaw 10-04-2004 02:34 PM

Re: racing life jackets ???????
 
Trust me.. you need a jacket that fits correctly!! LIfeline or SRP in open boats......they save lives. If you are going to get serious about P class you need to make the safety investments. I know some of us have jackets that you could borrow but we need some size estimates, chest size, height weight, etc..

ScottB 10-04-2004 02:49 PM

Re: racing life jackets ???????
 
I have an extra you can borrow, but it is small

Ben@SRP 10-04-2004 03:06 PM

Re: racing life jackets ???????
 
Security Race Products. www.SecurityRace.com

Open cockpit boat? If so look at the one piece torso suit. Sitdown or standup, no jacket is more comfortable or provides more protection. Enclosed cockpit, then the airvest or capsule suit is best.

thedonz 10-04-2004 08:14 PM

Re: racing life jackets ???????
 
Brett, I hear you...I am trying to get new, but because of the time constraints, I'm looking for a safety net...

I am 5'11", 200 lbs, 44 chest, and extraordinarily good looking I might add......

Ben@SRP 10-04-2004 08:33 PM

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thedonz,
Do you need this jacket for Deerfield or Key West? I have a Torso suit that might fit you but I'd probably need you to try it on...

dhlaw 10-04-2004 08:44 PM

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Donz,
are you set up with dual controls?? You might want to have somebody that has raced in the boat with you for the first few... it really makes a difference. I am sure that a few guys here on the forum would volunteer. As for the life vest, borrow one for now and order one tomorrow for the rest of the season. Ben with SRP will hook you up or call LIfeline. I love my lifeline and it probably saved my life in Marathon. Dont scrimp on safety gear, period!!!

dhlaw 10-04-2004 08:46 PM

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Because you never know when this might happen.......

thedonz 10-04-2004 08:58 PM

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Brett,

I am planning on setting up a second set of throttles/switches on the boat for future races, actually, boat was set up with switches and "Oh $hit" bar in the center position from factory; unfortunately no drop in bolster........... this time around driver needs to throttle......I will consider letting someone else drive and throttle for this first race, and I'll just hold on and scream...........obviously has to be someone that has his own gear...........


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