Life Jackets!

[wilky83]

I am looking for a self inflating life jacket to wear fishing on rocks and the like, i know petekd had a post somewhere about one for €60 from dan in halfway but i cant find that post now, does anyone know if he's still doing this deal??

[red]

http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... 12&t=22722

[wilky83]

Thanks red, couldnt find that anywhere i think the price has gone up to €70 but its still amazing value and invaluable piece of kit

[wilky83]

Just wondering i cant swim but im starting to learn next week at 26 i suppose its about time but are self inflating life jackets ok for me to wear if i cant or are only just learning to swim? I was reading this here "Inflatable jackets aren’t for everyone. They are not suitable for non-swimmers nor for children. If a person can’t swim, it would be difficult for them to inflate the jacket by mouth and keep themselves afloat, by treading water, when or if the gas escaped or adjustments had to be made to the air in the bladder. The same reasoning applies to the non-suitability for children" on http://www.nsw.yachting.org.au/?Page=38 ... 65%2F0%2F0.

Any help is appreciated!

[ennagail24]

good to see you using it anyway, I've been swimming since i was 3 and use my inflatble 165N anytime i fish, so does my wife. It started off for out kids but became a rule.

With an inflatable, if you fall and get knocked out or dazed, it will flip you onto your back

try www.marinepartsdirect.ie postage is just €5

http://www.marineparts.ie/safety/lifejackets/

[wilky83]

So does this mean i should get the self inflating one?? I think id fell safer knowing that its automatic just wondering would it be the right choice, for a novice swimmer?

[JOHN1]

Just wondering i cant swim but im starting to learn next week at 26 i suppose its about time but are self inflating life jackets ok for me to wear if i cant or are only just learning to swim? I was reading this here "Inflatable jackets aren’t for everyone. They are not suitable for non-swimmers nor for children. If a person can’t swim, it would be difficult for them to inflate the jacket by mouth and keep themselves afloat, by treading water, when or if the gas escaped or adjustments had to be made to the air in the bladder. The same reasoning applies to the non-suitability for children" on http://www.nsw.yachting.org.au/?Page=38 ... 65%2F0%2F0.

Any help is appreciated!

automatic jackets dont deflate that quick you wont have to worry about blowing it up by mouth, i inflate my ones by mouth a couple of times a year to check for leaks and they stay inlfated for days
good luck with your swimming lessons i went for lessons about 5 years ago, in my mid 30's and never looked back, im not a great swimmer but i can swim makes for better holidays at the pool now i get in, instead of dipping my feet in

[ennagail24]

So does this mean i should get the self inflating one?? I think id fell safer knowing that its automatic just wondering would it be the right choice, for a novice swimmer?

Don't know anything about their suitability for a non-swimmer, give CH MARINE or MarineParts Direct a call and ask them, but the self inflating, as the name suggests, blows when a cylinder gets wet, as well as having a manual pull system.
Just remeber not to leave them in the car or damp because it could go off by itself if left damp!!

[wilky83]

Thanks for the replies lads, il let ye know how i get on with the swimming

[yappo]

Get the self inflating one if you knock your head on the way overboard you will want the jacket to turn you face up. Also get one with a crotch strap as when you hit the water without one the jacket will be up around your head and very disorienting. Also remember to do routine maintenance checks on your life jacket by opening it up to make sure it is completely dry inside and out. Inflate it with a pump and leave inflated overnight to make sure there are no leaks. This piece of kit may well save your life some day so a little bit of care will be well worth the effort.

Yappo

[Rhonin]

So does this mean i should get the self inflating one?? I think id fell safer knowing that its automatic just wondering would it be the right choice, for a novice swimmer?

I can't swim very well either. I bought a self inflating one at the weekend. Best investment you can make I think.
its really light too and you'd hardly know your wearing it.

[wilky83]

So does this mean i should get the self inflating one?? I think id fell safer knowing that its automatic just wondering would it be the right choice, for a novice swimmer?

I can't swim very well either. I bought a self inflating one at the weekend. Best investment you can make I think.
its really light too and you'd hardly know your wearing it.

I think i will call to the RNLI shop in ballycotton next time im there see what they think, thanks for all the tips lads appreciate it, tight lines.

[twinkle]

picked up 2 from marine parts direct friday. automatic 55 euros each you dont even know you have it on

[donal domeney]

I'm putting in this link in the hope that people will read it.

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/2004/en/si/0259.html

[wilky83]

Thanks donal very informative

[bassbob]

when we fish in the kayaks we use boincey aids or pfd

Thanks donal very informative

[anntaylor]

I'm also searching but can't find. plz someone help...