Automatic PFD FAILED to Open Completely (Personal Floatation Device / Life Jacket)

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Automatic PFD FAILED to Open Completely (Personal Floatation Device / Life Jacket)

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4 жыл бұрын

FRIDAY BONUS VIDEO: Testing my old PFD.... the results aren't good!!!
Hello Friends,
This is a short little video I shot a while ago showing me test my 5 year old Automatic Inflatable PFD (Personal Floatation Device) from West Marine.
After jumping in the water a few seconds passed before it was activated and then once it inflated it only released from half of PFD leaving the other half still inside and the whole thing choking me. As I mention in the video, I have had this PFD since 2015 and never tested it or serviced it so I might be partially to blame for the results, I will for sure be breaking the velcro on my PFD's once a year from now on to insure this doesn't happen in an emergency.
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@chadpeaks1472 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. I've got the same PFD X4 for the whole family. Glad to know that the velcro needs worked a bit before use and we will definitely make the leg straps! You may have saved all of our lives!! Thank you

@MrSailorcal 3 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome ! I have the exact same PFD also, I was always reluctant to try that but its good to know what could be going on if i ever needed it, Good tip on the velcro

@SailBeforeSunset 4 жыл бұрын

Good to know. We have two of the West Marine off-shore inflatables, too. Guess we need to test them.

@daveg4963 3 жыл бұрын

I don't understand why this channel doesn't have more followers!

@billb.5825 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Your video convinced me to always use the crotch strap I added to my Mustang hydro-static. I've already added a water-activated strobe internally as well as a flashlight and knife on the webbing. PLB is next on the list.

@SailorJames 4 жыл бұрын

I have since this video bought a spinlock Pfd with the crotch strap

@PrivateUsername 3 жыл бұрын

Side note: James, if you don't know about Zenni - you can replace those glasses for about $10 at Zenni Optical. I have no relation to them, I simply have used them for years now and LOVE how easy to get new glasses.

@SailorJames 3 жыл бұрын

Oh damn thanks! I will look into it (I tend to destroy glasses)

@pscileppi 3 жыл бұрын

Safety tip: everyone should be opening up their automatic vests and inflating them manually every so often and making sure they hold air for a day or so (then you log the date it was checked on the inflatable - see the square box visible at 3:19). Stay safe!

@anthonys7534 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same one. That needs to be recalled!! Also that model was marketed as an offshore! What a joke

@AdurianJ 4 жыл бұрын

Here in Sweden i always buy Baltic Automatic PFD's and they have that bottom strap that goes between your legs. And they usually cost about 900 SEK which is about $100.

@SailorJames 4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, pfd’s in the USA cost a lot more for offshore use

@jimflowersmeteorologist6901 2 жыл бұрын

I nearly drowned two weeks ago and both sides inflated. Mine also rode up and was choking me. You had a wet suit, try it with clothes on and a sweatshirt. I think these are death traps and went back to clip style with heavier straps.

@lukegodin8653 3 ай бұрын

Mustang Survival life vest are the best IMO

@SailorJames 3 ай бұрын

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@freeholdtacticalmed 3 жыл бұрын

Love my spin lock...

@AdurianJ 4 жыл бұрын

The advantage of an Automatic PFD is that they actually get used because you tend to forget about them after putting them on.

@vypersoft1 2 жыл бұрын

Velcro on those things need to be opened and closed many times to weaken the hook and loops...then everything will work fine.

@georgelambertson300 4 жыл бұрын

Captain James, at least the darn thing did deploy unlike needing too use the porcelain godless without noticing no toilet paper bummer ....

@slyarsenal 2 жыл бұрын

Helps to wear it snug in the first place

@nedhogan9738 11 ай бұрын

You should not be wearing it that loose in the first place. I would recommend you do it again fitted properly. They are meant to be VERY tight fitting. Especially if there is no crouch strap. Even tightly fitted they still ride up but that was crazy it was hanging off you man!

@SailorJames 11 ай бұрын

Relax I was at the dock

@From_Refugee_To_Yacht_Owner 3 жыл бұрын

This was actually funny 😁

@YZF_R1Yamaha 3 жыл бұрын

Time to switch to Coconuts mate. Worked for Papillon. 😁

@SailorJames 3 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHA

@richardhanson2235 4 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness you weren’t trying out a parachute 😜

@SailorJames 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahahahahaha

@Cuzntime 3 жыл бұрын

WiIl they still work if your wearing heavy winter bibs and jacket? I walleye fish in extreme cold temperatures and looking for something more streamline because i wear such heavy bulky cloths such as insulated Carhart bibs and jacket but im worried the extra weight when they get wet and if these inflatables will work. ANd putting a regular life jacket over my heavy cloths is just way to bulky..

@SailorJames 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah just get the highest buoyancy rate which is usually the “offshore” pfd

@Rokits-realm 4 жыл бұрын

james and camille, I am thinking about buying an Excalibur, 26' that is gutted on the inside. He has all of the trim pieces but nothing else. two problems. I've never done anything like this, all the inside work (but I want to very badly) and I have never sailed alone. I've been sailing a few times but it was years ago. Anyways, could I possibly pick your brain when i do buy it for some pointers and maybe even hire you to help me, at least help me plan it so I can draw it. Im a mechanical design engineer and I use solidworks 3d program to design/draw.. I live in homeland ca, 15 miles from riverside. John White

@SailorJames 4 жыл бұрын

You can do it, just be prepared to make mistakes and redo things sometimes, I still do this even with all my experience. I have too much boat work of mine own to do to work on other people’s boats other than very rare occasions. A 26’ boat is a great size to learn on and I am happy to give you any advice you need !

@Rokits-realm 4 жыл бұрын

@@SailorJames Thanks for the prompt reply. I knew you'd be too busy but I said, fuck it, give it a shot. I'm really stoked to even be thinking about it, since ive been taking care of my ailing mom for 5 years, and i just started getting paid for it thanks to the President. Alrighty then, again, you two keep up the awesome work and videos you're doing. I've watched everyone. take care, Jonny

@Rokits-realm 3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Are there any books you can recommend for the interior. As I said, its fiberglass and i will be installing wood bed, counters, etc...

@sadidiker 4 жыл бұрын

🙌🙌🖒🖒😂😂😂

@robertorzech2466 4 жыл бұрын

Jumping in the water at marinas is a good way to get electrocuted and drown. (if the marina has shore power) All and all a very good lesson for all of us ! Thanks Cheers

@SailorJames 4 жыл бұрын

In a freshwater marina you might be correct but in saltwater it’s very very unlikely, how do you think all the boats bottoms are cleaned? If you grab a boats prop shaft or a metal dock that has a short you might get zapped but it’s very uncommon

@robertorzech2466 4 жыл бұрын

@@SailorJames I'm 2,000 miles from the nearest salt water. I can understand your point now . Thank you. I watch your channel all the time in order to absorb some of your vast bank of marine knowledge along with your entertaining nature. Cheers