Old life jackets - Page 3

kerny · 17 December 2013, 21:03

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Originally Posted by willk

Weak bladder Kerny? (I'm assuming you've already voted

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Ahh but do you know who voted what

willk · 17 December 2013, 21:06

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Originally Posted by jambo

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I think you get pills for that!!

I reckon the Pilz was the problem to begin with, J.

tony t · 17 December 2013, 21:11

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Originally Posted by whackywoody

Kerny, is this not the life jacket you were disappointed with the quality of it when it arrived? (sure I saw a separate thread on this?)

He's always complaining about Something thank fook land rover don't do life jackets

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kerny · 17 December 2013, 21:12

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Originally Posted by tony t

He's always complaining about Something thank fook land rover don't do life jackets

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Chris Caton · 17 December 2013, 21:17

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Originally Posted by tony t

He's always complaining about Something thank fook land rover don't do life jackets

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being as I can't get out much at the minute, Christmas shopping is an online affair this year, n being of the generous sort I had a look on the landrover website for gift ideas, I nearly choked on me rich tea dunkers when I saw how much the ladies scarves were, being going to Cotswold for a fleecy version me thinks

Barrowboy · 17 December 2013, 22:45

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Originally Posted by Chris Caton

being as I can't get out much at the minute, Christmas shopping is an online affair this year, n being of the generous sort I had a look on the landrover website for gift ideas, I nearly choked on me rich tea dunkers when I saw how much the ladies scarves were, being going to Cotswold for a fleecy version me thinks

I like your style Mr Caton.

A one-stop, 'is an' 'ers, Christmas emporium where you can buy 'er a cashmere Land Rover scarf for £165 and, whilst yer in there, treating her, tuck a low profile winch for yerself into yer basket for just £1492.

Quality.

Nos4r2 · 18 December 2013, 00:34

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Originally Posted by willk

The figures as I find them (without too much shopping around)

Hammar rearm kit - £30
CO2 cylinder (if required) £7
Service £10

New Crewsaver CWX auto - £45

Seeing as (on my Hammar LJ anyway) the cylinder is actually inside the bladder and far less likely to rust, I think I'll pay for a rearming kit. It's a lot cheaper than a new Hammar LJ.

Chris Caton · 18 December 2013, 01:29

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Originally Posted by Barrowboy

I like your style Mr Caton.

A one-stop, 'is an' 'ers, Christmas emporium where you can buy 'er a cashmere Land Rover scarf for £165 and, whilst yer in there, treating her, tuck a low profile winch for yerself into yer basket for just £1492.

Quality.

ow much!!

nah, stick to me trusty ol Husky winch, still rumbling on after all these years, bit like me self

j.i.wilson · 18 December 2013, 08:31

I wa in a similar position.

I decided to "fire" each jacket and then complete inflation by mouth.

I left them for several days to test for air leaks.

All 4 stayed inflated.

I then replaced out of date mechanisms and put in new cylinders.

All quite easy and cost effective.

Crewsavers with harness, auto, and crotch straps.

What a pia the crotch straps are!

To extend (hikack?) the thread.....

What do people think about hoods? Some say they are essential.....

Ian

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AJ. · 18 December 2013, 09:20

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Originally Posted by PeterM

That's what I've got :-)...it's been replaced by a new design now

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I still carry my older ones as spares if I think I may find a bod who needs one. Or I strap one on and jump in for practice...AJ had the pics!.

I'd suggest jumping in wearing one is worth the cost of a new cylinder etc especially if not done the sea survival course bit :-)

Yeah still haven't recovered.......

AJ. · 18 December 2013, 09:21

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Brian · 18 December 2013, 12:49

j i wilson,

Hoods and a light!
Carry hood in separate pouch
Light is attached and works when immersed

Both essential in my view

MustRib · 18 December 2013, 15:09

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Originally Posted by Brian

j i wilson,

Hoods and a light!
Carry hood in separate pouch
Light is attached and works when immersed

Both essential in my view

+1

for that ...
Gecko with visor down was good for me while in the water,
stopped water in the face,
Hoods and Lights are essential.

PeterM · 18 December 2013, 16:15

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Originally Posted by Brian

j i wilson,

Hoods and a light!
Carry hood in separate pouch
Light is attached and works when immersed

Both essential in my view

If you're going to need a hood in the water I'd think having it already attached is the way forward......? ( mine are )

jyasaki · 18 December 2013, 16:50

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Originally Posted by captnjack

They are required here but just need to be in "good condition". I have been inspected a couple times and they never look at the arming kit portion.

Jack; I believe (not sure) that the bobbin in the immersion activated LJ's have to be replaced every 3 years. Not sure if that's a manufacturer requirement or a CG thing, though (my impression was it was CG, but they've never looked at the inflators when I've been boarded, either, so I'm not positive.)

I've never heard of the actual mechanism expiring, only the bobbin (but I also don't have the fancy pressure activated triggers.)

jky

j.i.wilson · 18 December 2013, 17:02

Thanks for the advice on the hood (and lights). Good stuff.

I will never understand how a hood can cost 50% of a complete jacket.

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chris.moody · 18 December 2013, 18:07

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Originally Posted by PeterM

If you're going to need a hood in the water I'd think having it already attached is the way forward......? ( mine are )

I agree, when I'm in the water suffering from cold shock I don't think I'm going to be capable of getting a hood out of a pouch and attaching it. My lifejacket has hood, light, and crotch straps all attached and ready to use.

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Tigga - Avon SR4 Rescue with 40hp Yamaha 2 stroke

Poly · 18 December 2013, 18:14

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Originally Posted by Brian

j i wilson,

Hoods and a light!
Carry hood in separate pouch
Light is attached and works when immersed

Both essential in my view

I think that depends where and when you boat. If you are a fair weather summer days ribber in the Solent a hood and light might be overkill. If you are boating in the Irish sea this weekend they are essential.

PeterM · 18 December 2013, 18:35

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Originally Posted by Poly

I think that depends where and when you boat. If you are a fair weather summer days ribber in the Solent a hood and light might be overkill. If you are boating in the Irish sea this weekend they are essential.

Agreed...given recent events I'd feel a light is a worthy precaution in case it takes a while for someone to get to you....and its got dark by then.....

Given how rubbish the Solent can get(ie this last Sat even)...I'd still be happier knowing I had a spay hood.

I'd still suggest a sea survival chose is a great Xmas present to build confidence.:-)