Automatic PFD FAILED to Open Completely (Personal Floatation Device / Life Jacket)
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- Опубликовано: 3 сен 2020
- FRIDAY BONUS VIDEO: Testing my old PFD.... the results aren't good!!!
Hello Friends,
This is a short little video I shot a while ago showing me test my 5 year old Automatic Inflatable PFD (Personal Floatation Device) from West Marine.
After jumping in the water a few seconds passed before it was activated and then once it inflated it only released from half of PFD leaving the other half still inside and the whole thing choking me. As I mention in the video, I have had this PFD since 2015 and never tested it or serviced it so I might be partially to blame for the results, I will for sure be breaking the velcro on my PFD's once a year from now on to insure this doesn't happen in an emergency.
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Good video. I've got the same PFD X4 for the whole family. Glad to know that the velcro needs worked a bit before use and we will definitely make the leg straps! You may have saved all of our lives!! Thank you
Thats awesome ! I have the exact same PFD also, I was always reluctant to try that but its good to know what could be going on if i ever needed it, Good tip on the velcro
Good to know. We have two of the West Marine off-shore inflatables, too. Guess we need to test them.
I don't understand why this channel doesn't have more followers!
Thanks for this! Your video convinced me to always use the crotch strap I added to my Mustang hydro-static. I've already added a water-activated strobe internally as well as a flashlight and knife on the webbing. PLB is next on the list.
I have since this video bought a spinlock Pfd with the crotch strap
Love my spin lock...
This was actually funny 😁
I have the same one. That needs to be recalled!! Also that model was marketed as an offshore! What a joke
Side note: James, if you don't know about Zenni - you can replace those glasses for about $10 at Zenni Optical. I have no relation to them, I simply have used them for years now and LOVE how easy to get new glasses.
Oh damn thanks! I will look into it (I tend to destroy glasses)
I nearly drowned two weeks ago and both sides inflated. Mine also rode up and was choking me. You had a wet suit, try it with clothes on and a sweatshirt. I think these are death traps and went back to clip style with heavier straps.
Here in Sweden i always buy Baltic Automatic PFD's and they have that bottom strap that goes between your legs.
And they usually cost about 900 SEK which is about $100.
That’s awesome, pfd’s in the USA cost a lot more for offshore use
Safety tip: everyone should be opening up their automatic vests and inflating them manually every so often and making sure they hold air for a day or so (then you log the date it was checked on the inflatable - see the square box visible at 3:19). Stay safe!
Captain James, at least the darn thing did deploy unlike needing too use the porcelain godless without noticing no toilet paper bummer ....
WiIl they still work if your wearing heavy winter bibs and jacket? I walleye fish in extreme cold temperatures and looking for something more streamline because i wear such heavy bulky cloths such as insulated Carhart bibs and jacket but im worried the extra weight when they get wet and if these inflatables will work. ANd putting a regular life jacket over my heavy cloths is just way to bulky..
Yeah just get the highest buoyancy rate which is usually the “offshore” pfd
The advantage of an Automatic PFD is that they actually get used because you tend to forget about them after putting them on.
Mustang Survival life vest are the best IMO
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Helps to wear it snug in the first place
Velcro on those things need to be opened and closed many times to weaken the hook and loops...then everything will work fine.
Time to switch to Coconuts mate. Worked for Papillon. 😁
HAHAHAHA
Thank goodness you weren’t trying out a parachute 😜
Hahahahahahahahahaha
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james and camille, I am thinking about buying an Excalibur, 26' that is gutted on the inside. He has all of the trim pieces but nothing else. two problems. I've never done anything like this, all the inside work (but I want to very badly) and I have never sailed alone. I've been sailing a few times but it was years ago. Anyways, could I possibly pick your brain when i do buy it for some pointers and maybe even hire you to help me, at least help me plan it so I can draw it. Im a mechanical design engineer and I use solidworks 3d program to design/draw.. I live in homeland ca, 15 miles from riverside.
John White
You can do it, just be prepared to make mistakes and redo things sometimes, I still do this even with all my experience. I have too much boat work of mine own to do to work on other people’s boats other than very rare occasions. A 26’ boat is a great size to learn on and I am happy to give you any advice you need !
@@SailorJames Thanks for the prompt reply. I knew you'd be too busy but I said, fuck it, give it a shot. I'm really stoked to even be thinking about it, since ive been taking care of my ailing mom for 5 years, and i just started getting paid for it thanks to the President. Alrighty then, again, you two keep up the awesome work and videos you're doing. I've watched everyone. take care, Jonny
Hello. Are there any books you can recommend for the interior. As I said, its fiberglass and i will be installing wood bed, counters, etc...
You should not be wearing it that loose in the first place. I would recommend you do it again fitted properly. They are meant to be VERY tight fitting. Especially if there is no crouch strap. Even tightly fitted they still ride up but that was crazy it was hanging off you man!
Relax I was at the dock
Jumping in the water at marinas is a good way to get electrocuted and drown. (if the marina has shore power) All and all a very good lesson for all of us ! Thanks Cheers
In a freshwater marina you might be correct but in saltwater it’s very very unlikely, how do you think all the boats bottoms are cleaned? If you grab a boats prop shaft or a metal dock that has a short you might get zapped but it’s very uncommon
@@SailorJames I'm 2,000 miles from the nearest salt water. I can understand your point now . Thank you. I watch your channel all the time in order to absorb some of your vast bank of marine knowledge along with your entertaining nature. Cheers
F’Get West Marine
Or have been struck in the head….
Man. don't buy that brand !
Buy a proper life jacket, you don't want to be floating around the ocean in a piece of shit like that.