Joel, This PFD was an older Mustang model without crotch straps. I do think the unit being loose around the waist contributed to the issues. The top of the vest did come in at an angle and slid up a bit on inflation. I notice that there is a crotch strap add on for my Mustang hydrostatic PFD, I am thinking about it.
Jim Sent from my iPad > On Sep 17, 2015, at 1:19 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Jim, > > Did the PFD have crotch straps? I've only seen demos luckily, but it seems > like the straps will keep the vest closer to the body which should give a > marginal increase in mobility. Too many sea nettles to try it anytime soon! > > Joel > >> On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 2:08 PM, Michael Crombie via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> I had my jacket inflate this summer. I was helming a J24 in a race on a very >> light air day and was slouched against the lifeline in a state of sheer >> boredom...when (i'm sure you see this coming) the shackle gave way and >> suddenly i was in the water. >> >> The jacket inflated like it was supposed to but i did find it very awkward >> to move around and to try and lift myself back on the boat. I was quite >> surprised at my lack of mobility. On the other hand, if I had been >> unconscious, i believe that the pfd would have kept my head above water and >> kept me alive. >> >> Mike >> Atacama 33 mkii >> Toronto >> Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network. >> Envoyé sans fil par mon terminal mobile BlackBerry sur le réseau de Bell. >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom >> of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >
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