Hard to inflate it when one is unconscience. This ranks right up
there with the paranoia about seat belts trapping one rather than
saving ones life. The probability of having a self-inflating PFD
trapping one rather than saving one is pretty small.

Doug
s/v Callista

"Everett" wrote in message
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Sospenders Inflatable PFD'sThe US Coast Guard Auxiliary does not permit
any automatic inflation vests an safety patrols due to the potential
safety hazard of being trapped in a vessel underwater when it inflates in
a tight area. Manual inflation allows one to get clear of the vessel
before inflating.