Inflatable life jackets, PFDs, and vests are a comfortable and low-profile alternative to traditional and bulkier foam-based varieties -- they're safe and reliable, too, if properly inspected and maintained. Wired2fish's Scott Glorvigen demonstrates how to check and rearm inflatable life jackets.
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The most significant difference between inflatable and foam PFDs is that inflatable varieties have a mechanical and/or manual pull devise that activates a CO2 cartridge and fills inflatable bags. Once inflated, the PFD must be deflated, repacked, and rearmed with a new CO2 cartridge, which Glorvigen details. While the exact process and rearming supplies vary between manufacturers, the process is similar.
Glorvigen presents a detailed step-by-step process that will acquaint you with the process and where to look on the vest for specifics relating to your particular make and model.
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