[C320-list] An Interesting perspective on Life Jackets

[Larry Frank]

Jeff,

Interesting video.  Thanks for sending out the link.

Which jackets did you find that are super comfortable?  My concern is that
when offshore in tropical weather the non-inflatable jackets will be too
hot.  Can you comment on this?

Do you know if any of these jackets come with a built in harness?

Larry
WindSwept
C320 #246

On 5/11/16, 4:15 PM, "Jeff Hare" <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I thought I'd share a video perspective on life jackets from Mario
>Vittone,
>a well-respected Helicopter Rescue Swimmer. Maybe many of you have already
>seen it, but it caused many of us to rethink our safety gear last summer.
>If you haven't seen it, it may surprise you.
>
>http://mariovittone.com/tag/inflatable/
>
>As a result, we've begun the transition to low cut, active watersports
>style
>jackets with pockets and have found some that are super comfortable.  My
>on-deck complaint with our inflatable jackets has always been that they
>are
>heavy and tend to pull on my neck forward so I take them off, lift them up
>or unbuckle them after a while.
>
>We have 6 inflatables in 3 different styles and while the newer ones are
>more comfortable than the earlier models, but are still less comfortable
>and
>more restrictive on deck than some of the new style watersports/river
>rapids
>kayaking/SUP jackets that are designed to be lighter and less restrictive.
>
>Of course we're all built differently and sail in different conditions,
>so... what are you wearing these days?   :)
>
>Cheers!
>-Jeff Hare
>#809 Woodbine II
>