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Inherently Buoyant PFDs vs. Inflatable PFDS The Pro’s & the Con’s For Law Enforcement Law Enforcement
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Revere Comfort Max Inflatable PFD “Automatic” Revere’s Comfort Max series of inflatable's PFDs Are designed to allow you to enjoy activity. USCG Approved Type II USCG Approved Type II Adult Universal 16 years or older, 80lds and above chest size 30 in. to 52 in. Adult Universal 16 years or older, 80lds and above chest size 30 in. to 52 in. Provides 35 lbs buoyancy Provides 35 lbs buoyancy Safety whistle, reflective tape Safety whistle, reflective tape
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Stearns Ultra Inflatable PFD Manual 1271 Thin profile & lightweight contributes to comfort & excellent range of motion Thin profile & lightweight contributes to comfort & excellent range of motion Quick, reliable, manual co2 inflation Quick, reliable, manual co2 inflation Durable nylon shell and D-ring Durable nylon shell and D-ring Type V approved for use as a Type III Type V approved for use as a Type III Adult universal Adult universal Not approved for PWC, paddling, water skiing Not approved for PWC, paddling, water skiing
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Stearns Ultra Commercial Inflatable Automatic 1470 USCG Approved Type V, approved for a Type II or Type III when worn USCG Approved Type V, approved for a Type II or Type III when worn High visibility reflective tape and emergency whistle High visibility reflective tape and emergency whistle Automatic inflation when submerged in water Automatic inflation when submerged in water Provides 33.7 lbs buoyancy Provides 33.7 lbs buoyancy Tri-fold design provides comfortable fit Tri-fold design provides comfortable fit Heavy duty nylon outer shell Heavy duty nylon outer shell Adult universal Adult universal Not approved for PWC, water skiing, paddle sports Not approved for PWC, water skiing, paddle sports
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Mustang Deluxe Inflatable with HIT (auto hydrostatic activation) MD3183 1F auto hydrostatic inflator technology 1F auto hydrostatic inflator technology USCG Approved type II USCG Approved type II Secure Zip™ closure Secure Zip™ closure Lightweight and comfortable design Lightweight and comfortable design Neoprene comfort collar Neoprene comfort collar Provides 35lbs of buoyancy Provides 35lbs of buoyancy Strobe light holder, safety whistle, SOLARS reflective tape Strobe light holder, safety whistle, SOLARS reflective tape D-ring for kill switch attachment D-ring for kill switch attachment
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Mustang High Visibility Inflatable PFD with HIT MD3183 T3 High visibility ANSI approved fluorescent yellow High visibility ANSI approved fluorescent yellow cover cover 1F auto hydrostatic inflator 1F auto hydrostatic inflator USCG Approved Type II USCG Approved Type II Back flap with reflective tape Back flap with reflective tape Lightweight and comfortable design, Lightweight and comfortable design, Neoprene comfort collar Neoprene comfort collar Provides 35lbs of buoyancy Provides 35lbs of buoyancy Strobe light holder, safety whistle & SOLAS reflective tape Strobe light holder, safety whistle & SOLAS reflective tape D-ring for kill switch attachment D-ring for kill switch attachment
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Mustang Compact Tactical Life Preserver (manual) MD3091 Three-point attachment system provides quick integration to a MOLLE style vest Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment webbing system Three-point attachment system provides quick integration to a MOLLE style vest Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment webbing system Demonstrates the ability to self-right and float wearer Demonstrates the ability to self-right and float wearer Two options for wearer/ separate or with MOLLE Two options for wearer/ separate or with MOLLE
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Mustang 4-Pocket Flotation Vest MV3110 D-ring provided for lanyard attachments D-ring provided for lanyard attachments Short waist for use with sidearm's Short waist for use with sidearm's SOLARS reflective tape SOLARS reflective tape Two pockets with full velcro closures Two pockets with full velcro closures Tug-tite adjustments for exact sizing Tug-tite adjustments for exact sizing Strength rating of 50mph Strength rating of 50mph Color orange Color orange USCG Approval Type III USCG Approval Type III Not approved for PWC, water skiing of similar towed uses Not approved for PWC, water skiing of similar towed uses
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Mustang Industrial Mesh Vest MV1254 T1 SOLAS reflective tape on front and back SOLAS reflective tape on front and back 15.5 lbs of buoyancy 15.5 lbs of buoyancy Mesh shoulders offer mobility and comfort Mesh shoulders offer mobility and comfort Large front pockets with velcro closure Large front pockets with velcro closure Side adjustments for dual sizing Side adjustments for dual sizing Color orange Color orange Flotation Aid Flotation Aid
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Stearns Versatile I465 Vest Tough nylon shell orange in color Tough nylon shell orange in color Seven-piece foam design for comfort Seven-piece foam design for comfort Quick-adjust side tabs for secure fit and comfort Quick-adjust side tabs for secure fit and comfort Reflective SOLAS material Reflective SOLAS material Eyelets for attaching lights, badge, etc Eyelets for attaching lights, badge, etc Minimum 15-1/2 lbs buoyancy Minimum 15-1/2 lbs buoyancy USCG Approved Type III USCG Approved Type III Not approved for PWC, water skiing, similar towed Not approved for PWC, water skiing, similar towed use use
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Stearns Low-Profile Enforcement Vest 6141 Contoured super soft foam Contoured super soft foam High tenacity 210 denier nylon oxford outer shell and lining High tenacity 210 denier nylon oxford outer shell and lining Triple side adjustments and elastic side panels for comfort and Triple side adjustments and elastic side panels for comfort and secure fit secure fit Adjustable neoprene shoulders for max maneuverability Adjustable neoprene shoulders for max maneuverability Low profile vest works well with utility belt Low profile vest works well with utility belt Minimum 15-1/2 lbs buoyancy Minimum 15-1/2 lbs buoyancy USCG Approved Type III USCG Approved Type III Not approved for PWC, water skiing or similar towed uses Not approved for PWC, water skiing or similar towed uses
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Extrasport B22 Life Jacket USCG Approved Type III USCG Approved Type III Lowest profile with 20 lbs 11 oz. buoyancy Lowest profile with 20 lbs 11 oz. buoyancy Unrestricted arm movement Unrestricted arm movement Deep cut arm holes with comfort of soft neoprene shoulder Deep cut arm holes with comfort of soft neoprene shoulder straps straps PVC-Free Gaia foam is environmentally PVC-Free Gaia foam is environmentally friendly friendly Not approved for PWC, water skiing or similar towed Not approved for PWC, water skiing or similar towed uses uses Strength tested at 50 mph Strength tested at 50 mph Not tested for personal protection for impact Not tested for personal protection for impact
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Stearns Powerboat I077 Bomber style float coat Bomber style float coat Minimum 15-1/2 lbs buoyancy Minimum 15-1/2 lbs buoyancy Water resistant construction and design Water resistant construction and design Soft foam construction with coated nylon shell Soft foam construction with coated nylon shell Multiple pockets, with hoop and loop closures Multiple pockets, with hoop and loop closures Internal adjustable belt for secure fit Internal adjustable belt for secure fit 3M Scotchlite reflective material SOLASS grade 3M Scotchlite reflective material SOLASS grade USCG Approved Type II USCG Approved Type II Not approved for PWC, water skiing or similar Not approved for PWC, water skiing or similar uses uses
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Mustang ANSI High Visibility Flotation Jacket MJ6214 T3 Relaxed fit for mobility and comfort Relaxed fit for mobility and comfort Full-length storm-flap Full-length storm-flap Internal waist belt to reduce ride-up Internal waist belt to reduce ride-up Fleece-lined front pocket Fleece-lined front pocket Attachable hood Attachable hood USCG Approved Type III USCG Approved Type III Neoprene wrist closures for improved foul weather protection Neoprene wrist closures for improved foul weather protection
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Physical Features Connecting mechanisms Connecting mechanisms Color Color Pockets Pockets Reflective capabilities Reflective capabilities Accessories attachments Accessories attachments
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Buoyancy Inherent buoyancy or Inflated buoyancy Inherent buoyancy or Inflated buoyancy Pounds of buoyancy Pounds of buoyancy Body position in the water Body position in the water Right a conscious/unconscious person Right a conscious/unconscious person Height the head is floated out of the water Height the head is floated out of the water Protection from wave splash Protection from wave splash
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Dependability To provide adequate buoyancy when needed To provide adequate buoyancy when needed
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Comfort Level Hot environment Hot environment Cold environment Cold environment Cold water immersion protection Cold water immersion protection Adjustments Adjustments Neck Neck Shoulder Shoulder Waist Waist Sides Sides
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Maneuverability Boat operation Boat operation Standing Standing Sitting Sitting Boarding’s Boarding’s Stops Stops Re-enter vessel Re-enter vessel
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Ability to Swim On the water surface On the water surface Under water Under water
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Impact Protection Fall in the vessel Fall in the vessel Strike from violator Strike from violator Fall from vessel Fall from vessel Pushed from vessel Pushed from vessel Fall on shore Fall on shore
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Defend Ability Facilitate an Arrest Facilitate an Arrest Violator confrontation Violator confrontation Accessibility for violator to grab Accessibility for violator to grab Attack from violator Attack from violator In the vessel In the vessel In the water In the water Under the water Under the water Onshore Onshore
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Accessibility “Gun Belt & Accessory Equipment” In the vessel In the vessel In the water In the water Under the water Under the water On shore On shore
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Ability to Properly Access & Use Accessory Equipment Night stick, chemical spray, radio, knife Night stick, chemical spray, radio, knife In the vessel In the vessel In the water In the water Under the water Under the water On the shore On the shore
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Ability to Accurately Fire Hand Gun, Shot Gun, Rifle In the vessel In the vessel In the water In the water Under the water Under the water On the shore On the shore
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