I am surprised to see that the Kong tether as illustrated does not have a snap-shackle for use at the harness end to enable quick disconnect if needed. With any tension, you'd need to cut the tether in order to get free if you were, say, trapped under water.
-- Jonathan Indigo C&C 35III SOUTHPORT CT > On Sep 15, 2015, at 18:31, Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List > <[email protected]> wrote: > > I have the Kong double tether and highty recommend. You won't find a > cheaper/high quality 2x tether. (required for offshore racing). At a Safety > at Sea Seminar I witnessed the Spinlock Deckvest Pro inflate with the antenna > strobe and spray hood., I can tell you that this appears to be the gold > standard of all that inflated, including my own lifejacket. This is what I am > buying before my race to Hawaii in 2016. > > DO NOT buy this one: > http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--offshore-sail-automatic-inflatable-life-jacket--14897433. > The straps are a poor design and loosen every 10 minutes when wearing it. I > used it for 6 mos and returned this weekend. What good is life jacket if you > cant keep it snug? > >> On Tue, Sep 15, 2015 at 2:55 PM Ken Heaton via CnC-List >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> My wife and I've both had the Mustang HIT Inflatable Life Jacket / PFD with >> Harness for about 5 years now. Very comfortable. The Neoprene Comfort >> Collar is an improvement over the older models. >> >> http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|135|2290066|2290067&id=2686758 >> >> I added the leg straps (lousy photo and little info unfortunately): >> http://www.mustangsurvival.com/recreational/ma3032?country=23 >> >> The binnacle sells them: >> http://ca.binnacle.com/product_info.php?products_id=10246 >> >> Better photo here: http://www.ahoycaptain.com/mustang_27380.html >> >> Ken H. >> >>> On 15 September 2015 at 17:46, Danny Haughey via CnC-List >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Hi guys, >>> >>> I'm to buy an inflatable life jacket with a harness and tether and I'm >>> looking for recommendations. >>> >>> I'm told I should get hydrostatic. These things run up to $400. >>> >>> Then there is a mustang version on sale at defender for $259. >>> >>> I'm interested in what you guys use or recommend. >>> >>> We don't go offshore much but, intend to further our cruising ground. >>> >>> Danny >>> Still moving toward a closing! >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Email address: >>> [email protected] >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>> bottom of page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> [email protected] >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom >> of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > [email protected] > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >
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