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piseas
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Initially Posted - 02/16/2012 :  13:57:51  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
Defender has a great deal on a man overboard auto inflate rescue sling system for $39! on sale. Check it out [url="http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|135|303330|10437&id=1618218"]here![/url]
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 02/17/2012 :  04:23:44  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage
I also noticed that the auto inflate PFDs at Defender, at least some of them, are selling way below the cost at WM. Right now, I have a WM4000 auto-inflate PFD. My spouse does not wear one for the 5-10% of the time she sails with me. We rely on our PFD vests for those that need a PFD while onboard and those we bring into the cockpit usually stored at the transom under the tiller. However, I was considering testing my WM4000 in the bathtub in the next week or so, cleaning it up and re-arming it and then my spouse can wear that when we go out. I was considering buying one of the Mustang 3184's auto-inflate w/HIT arming kit (hydrostatic valve). These are very expensive but Defender has them on sale for way below the cost sold at WM...something like $70-$80 difference !!
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 02/17/2012 :  07:48:22  Show Profile
I received a Bass Pro Shop flyer this week. On the cover is an auto/manual inflatable vest for $74.97 and inside the flyer there are 2 other models for $109.99.
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 02/17/2012 :  08:17:17  Show Profile
I've practiced with my life sling several times and I like it. The problem, IMO, with the auto-inflate sling comes if you should miss with the first throw. The sling will hit the water and inflate making re-deployment more difficult. It just won't have enough weight for its inflated size. It'll be like thowing a balloon in the wind.

And, it will become one more piece of equipment that will require periodic safety inspections and re-arming. When was the last time you checked your fire extinguisher?
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Ape-X
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Response Posted - 02/17/2012 :  08:48:56  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by OLarryR</i>
<br />I also noticed that the auto inflate PFDs at Defender, at least some of them, are selling way below the cost at WM. Right now, I have a WM4000 auto-inflate PFD. My spouse does not wear one for the 5-10% of the time she sails with me. We rely on our PFD vests for those that need a PFD while onboard and those we bring into the cockpit usually stored at the transom under the tiller. However, I was considering testing my WM4000 in the bathtub in the next week or so, cleaning it up and re-arming it and then my spouse can wear that when we go out. I was considering buying one of the Mustang 3184's auto-inflate w/HIT arming kit (hydrostatic valve). These are very expensive but Defender has them on sale for way below the cost sold at WM...something like $70-$80 difference !!
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Defender definitely has some great deals: Auto inflate WITH harness, $90. We are looking for a pair, and likely will go with those, best price so far.
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 02/17/2012 :  09:40:36  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
They will only ship UPS to Canada. I asked if they could ship USPS if they remove the CO2 cannister. Haven't heard back.

UPS charges exhorbitant fees at the border.
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JimGo
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Response Posted - 02/17/2012 :  10:02:10  Show Profile
Larry,
Thanks for posting this. My wife and I were just getting ready to buy PFD's for ourselves. Decent foam adult PFD's are $35+, and because of the comfort issues involved, may not always be worn. Defender has auto-inflate PFD's for $70. Yeah, that's twice the price, but we might actually wear them more often. Something to consider, and to suggest to my wife.

(see, I'm not ALWAYS cheap!)
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 02/17/2012 :  11:51:04  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
Defender just replied to me - Good service to get back so fast.

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Chris, Unfortunately my shipping department tells me it’s going to be a no-go this time around. The canister on this particular item is one that’s sewn in and has to be replaced through a service center once it’s set off. It’s not something they would be able to remove as we’re not an authorized service center for these. I’m sorry I couldn’t be of more help this time around. Have a wonderful weekend, though, we appreciate you thinking of us for your order! CassyDefender<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

If the cannister is sewn in, it makes me wonder how you test it, or equip it for a redeployment. I have never had an inflateable lifejacket though, so maybe I'm just ignorant.
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 02/18/2012 :  05:50:42  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage
Last night I decided to bite the bullet and purchased the Mustang Auto-Inflate PFD 3184 Model. That's the one with Hydrostatic Valve and harness rings. End of last summer, I purchased the standard LifeSling Model and attached inside the cockpit against the port transom stanchion/supports. I sometimes use in that position to rest my back against when running with the wind.
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hewebb
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Response Posted - 02/19/2012 :  05:49:20  Show Profile
Thanks Piseas

I just ordered one.
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