Life Jacket - what would you recomend ?

[Fred.]

Just got a Rib, so now looking forward to do a bit of fishing with some sight seeing down the coast etc & wondered what you guys would recommend ?
I was thinking about something like this, as they seem unobtrusive to wear which would be good when fishing & crewsaver seem to be recognised as a respected make ??



What do you guys recommend & whats the merits,
Thanks in advance

[Poly]

I'm not going to recommend one, but things to consider:
Auto v manual
Dissolving pellet or hamar
Crotch Strap
Sprayhood
Light
150, 190 or 270 N

[John Kennett]

I'll make it easier

Yes, something like that would be fine. Go for one with automatic inflation.

[paintman]

^^^^
Automatic for me too. Manuals might be a bit cheaper but can you guarantee that you will be conscious and/or able to operate it if you do end up in the water?

[John Kennett]

Here's a previous discussion for a bit more detail. There's loads more if you search the archives too.

http://www.rib.net/forum/f8/auto-lif...ets-69014.html

[SteveHall]

Go for hammer not pellet.

And make sure it has crotch straps - I am sure they all must have straps now anyway.

I use Spinlock and they are brilliant.

[Chris Caton]

I like Spinloc too, but if you can try the fit before buying so much the better, some do seem to be more comfortable than others 👍

[Ribochet]

Originally Posted by Poly

I'm not going to recommend one, but things to consider:
Auto v manual
Dissolving pellet or hamar
Crotch Strap
Sprayhood
Light
150, 190 or 270 N

And now SeaGo do a 305N Auto with harness and crotch straps
(£99.95 Force 4)