Jonathan
ISAF now requires crotch straps to keep the inflatable in position.
Joel
On Saturday, October 26, 2013, Indigo wrote:
> Bill,
> I wonder if that is a wise swap. Aren't the inflatables designed so that
> the flotation is all in front of the wearer or behind the neck - and thus
> likely to turn the wearer face up if unconscious? The Type III are
> flotation aids and will not turn an unconscious person so their face is out
> of the water.
>
> Broken ribs and higher chance of surviving if unconscious vs intact ribs
> and almost certain drowning if unconscious. I think I'd go for the broken
> ribs!
>
> Having said that, am I correct in understanding that the inflatables were
> criticized in a recent USCG report because the inflated part of the PFD
> came up and over the victims head?
>
> --
> Jonathan
> Indigo C&C 35III
> SOUTHPORT CT
>
> On Oct 26, 2013, at 9:40, Bill Bina <billb...@sbcglobal.net<javascript:_e({},
> 'cvml', 'billb...@sbcglobal.net');>>
> wrote:
>
> Another tip which I forgot to include - In rough weather, I switch from an
> inflatable PFD to a jacket style one made of thick foam such as worn by jet
> skiers. It offers a lot of rib protection. If you fall overboard (or even
> on board) it increases your survival options if you don't have a lot of
> broken ribs added to your other issues.
>
> Bill Bina
>
> On 10/26/2013 3:40 AM, Steve Thomas wrote:
>
> Random thoughts:
>
>
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