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PFD INFLATION FAILURE DUE TO FALSE-POSITIVE SERVICE INDICATORS AND
INCORRECT CO2 CYLINDER INSTALLATION

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
I wear these things all the freakin' time and about every two GD years
this nonsense crops up.

I trust these inflatable's because the regular PFD's don't fit me
properly.

???

Unless you're an alien, there should be a type 3 vest to fit you just fine.

I don't trust the inflatables, although it is nice to have both PFD and
harness in one. I use a harness on those rare occasions for open deck
work in rough weather (especially at night), but most of the time MUCH
prefer wearing a type 3. They're a lot more comfortable & reliable. The
also give your ribs some padding against falls, getting thrown agasint a
stanchion, etc etc.

DSK