Hi Serge,

"Serge" wrote in message
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http://www.sospenders.com/product/8030206.html

Looks like a good idea, but how does it work in emergency?
They claim 22 to 35lb buoyancy.

Some have manual inflater if CO2 cartridge fails.
Some have pockets and even D-rings (makes it a harness too).

It does not make you hot and does not restrict movement.
It does not even cost more than good life jacket.

Where is the catch?

The catch could be what you are looking at this link is a universal crotch
strap :-)

Having said that, the inflatable pfd whilst great to wear, is a much greater
cost than standard pfd's when you consider the accessories on a good jacket.
An inflatable jacket generally doesn't contain any storage for knife, radio,
gps, food, water etc etc.....

IMHO for the jacket to be effective (as a true safety device) it needs to
contain the automatic inflation system. I have found this to be rather
anoying as the system can arm itself when the water is rough. Any moisture
near the bobbin, which is used to trigger the jacket, can set the jacket
off. At US20 a pop, this can add up quick. This means no diliberate eskimo
rolls, surfing etc...:-(

My thoughts......not great for wet weather or paddlesports....good for
working around boats in good weather/temperature conditions.

Regards

Andrew