Life Vest (PFD), Inflatable

Coast Guard Life Preserver Survival Vest (LPSV)

• A compact, lightweight, and comfortable to wear inflatable life preserver and survival vest combination intended for boat crew and boarding team members.
• The vest provides superior performance and comfort when compared to inherently buoyant Type III PFDs.
• Can be worn with a ballistic protective vest and survival equipment.
• Ideal for crew members performing a wide range of tasks including search & rescue response, law enforcement and environmental protection both near and off shore.
• The inflation mechanism is the manual/automatic Secumatic™ inflator, providing reliable automatic inflation when submerged in water.
• Manual inflation by pulling the beaded lanyard or by oral tube.
• The flotation cell is encased entirely in a heavy-weight, puncture/abrasion resistant nylon case.
• When inflated the vest produces a positive righting moment (face-up) with approximately 35 lbs of buoyancy.
• Due to the encased design, the cell is simply repacked by deflating, folding under, and then snapping in place.
• Equipped with two pockets (5" x 4.5" x 1.75") for survival equipment or other small items.
• Pockets are positioned to reduce interference and provide optimal weight distribution.
• Front zipper closure with lower 1.5 inch buckle on waist strap for added safety.
• Waist adjustment is easily accomplished with two quick release adjustors.
• Includes CO2 cylinder and necessary arming components.
• Meets USCG requirements for LPSV.
• SOLAS grade retro-reflective markings applied.
• Velcro tape and grommets for attaching strobe light or PML.
• USCG Ensign & Sheild on front with U.S. COAST GUARD stenciled on back.
• D-ring for lanyards/Kill switch etc...
• Stowed buddy line.
• Sizes: Universal (Waist 30" to 48").
• Color: Orange.

Pro Vest

• A compact, lightweight, and comfortable to wear inflatable life preserver and survival vest combination for the professional pilot.
• A single pull activates the CO2 system inflating the dual-chambered bladder.
• This bladder features two oral inflation tubes, and LSC's exclusive recoverable displacement design in the event of single chamber puncture.
• The bladder is currently in use by the US Coast Guard.
• The Pro Vest provides a positive righting moment (face-up) with approximately 35 lbs. of buoyancy, characteristics normally found in large, bulky, rigid-type life preservers only.
• Each flotation cell is made of a heavy-duty, puncture and abrasion resistant nylon.
• Due to its design, the cell is simple to inspect, test, and repack.
• The universally sized Pro Vest is constructed of nylon mesh for comfort and weighs less than 2 lbs.
• Waist adjustment (30" to 48") is accomplished with two Delrin® adjustors.
• All hardware is noncorrosive and the vest is equipped with two double ply nylon pockets providing impact and abrasion resistance.
• Right Pocket 8" x 6" x 1¾" with a divider for a radio and survival equipment; left pocket 8½" x 5" x 2" for the HEED III escape breathing device.
• The pockets are positioned to produce the least amount of interference and to distribute the weight properly.
• The Pro Vest utilizes two 16 gram CO2 cylinders which are included.
• Sizes: Universal (Waist 30" to 48").
• Color: Orange, Black.

Pro Lite Vest

• Lightweight and extremely comfortable to wear.
• Inflated by a sharp pull on the beaded CO2 inflator lanyard.
• The vest can also be inflated orally and provides the SOLAS standard 35 lbs. of buoyancy.
• Thirty-five pounds is more than 1.5 times the buoyancy of a Type I PFD (US Offshore Device) and more than twice that of a Type III PFD (Flotation Aid).
• The Pro-Lite Vest inflatable cell is constructed of 210 denier polyurethane-coated nylon for rugged durability and requires minimum maintenance.
• When inflated, the orange cell exposes SOLAS grade retroreflective panels and attached whistle.
• The inflatable cell is protected with a heavy duty nylon cover.
• Utilizes a 33 gram CO2 cylinder, included.
• Universal fit with adjustable waist belt (30" to 48").
• Delrin® quick adjustors on waist belt.
• Quick release buckle on front.
• 1.5 inch black polypropylene webbing.
• Color: Orange, Black.

USCG Pro Lite Vest, Automatic

• An enhanced version of the Pro Lite Vest.
• It is the ideal lightweight life preserver for US Coast Guard boat crewmembers and boarding team members.
• The new vest incorporates the same high quality materials and construction as the standard Pro Lite Vest and offers the following additional features:
  • Secumatic manual/automatic inflator, providing reliable automatic inflation when submerged in water & manual inflation by pulling the beaded lanyard.
  • Improved harness system keeps back panel secure and in place.
  • USCG Ensign and Emblem on chest.
  • USCG Stencil on backside.
  • SOLAS grade reflective markings on cover and inflatable cell.
  • Stainless steel D-ring.
  • Stowable buddy line.
  • Color: Intl. Orange or Black.

Inflatable Rescue Swimmer Vest

• Designed to meet the needs of the US Coast Guard Surface Rescue Swimmer.
• Combines the best features of a swimmer harness and those of an inflatable life preserver into one compact unit.
• Harness is constructed of Type 8 and Type 13 MIL-SPEC webbing.
• Hardware is 304 or 316 stainless steel; zipper and snaps are all high strength plastic for corrosion resistance.
• Harness incorporates a quick-release mechanism that allows the swimmer to easily release a safety line should the need arise.
• A quick pull on the beaded release lanyard opens the stainless steel snap shackle, thereby releasing the safety line ring.
• Donning is quick and easy due to the front zippered design and the use of a quick release safety buckle.
• Waist adjustment (30" to 48") is accomplished with two front located stainless steel adjustors.
• Flotation cell is encased entirely in a heavy weight, puncture and abrasion resistant nylon case.
• Due to its encased design, the cell requires no repacking after use; simply deflate.
• Vest can be inflated manually with CO2 or orally with air, and provides up to 35 lbs. of buoyancy.
• Includes SOLAS grade retroreflective panels, two equipment pockets (5½" x 4" x 1½") on the front and a Survival Knife.
• Utilizes a 33 gram CO2 cylinder, included.
• Approved for US Coast Guard Surface Swimmers.

US Navy Inflatable SAR Vest

• The Inflatable SAR Vest is a compact, lightweight, over-the-head, rescue swimmer inflatable flotation device.
• It provides flotation characteristics normally found in large, bulky Type I flotation devices only.
• The Inflatable SAR Vest is self-righting, and produces a positive righting moment (face-up) with 35 lbs. of buoyancy.
• The vest is normally inflated manually with CO2, or can be orally inflated with air through its oral tube.
• The Inflatable SAR Vest is built from heavy duty 420 denier nylon for continuous wear, and contains a replaceable bladder.
• This vest incorporates all currently approved changes to the US Navy LPU-28A/P Rescue Swimmer Vest including the PRC-125 Modification.
• Includes 33 gram CO2 cylinder.
• Approved by the US Navy for all Navy Rescue Swimmers

Stearns Inflata-Belt

• These inflatables are the answer when freedom of movement is essential.
• Worn comfortably around the waist.
• Available with manual only inflator or with a manual/automatic inflator.
• Provides a minimum of 33.7 lbs. of buoyancy.
• Includes CO2 Cylinder.
• USCG approved Type V Inflatable.
• Color: Blue

Stearns Ultra Inflatables

• High performance inflatable life vest.
• Designed for ultimate comfort and mobility.
• Includes reflective tape.
• Tri-fold design for quick and easy repacking.
• Available with a manual only inflator or with a manual/automatic inflator.
• Both versions include CO2 Cylinder.
• USCG Approved Type III Inflatable with manual CO2 and oral inflation methods.
• USCG Approved Type V Inflatable with manual/automatic CO2 and oral inflation methods.
• Provides a minimum 33.7 lbs. of buoyancy when fully inflated.
• Color: Intl Orange, Royal Blue.

Stearns USCG Auziliary Inflatable

• A lightweight and comfortable inflatable vest that has improved range of motion and ventilation.
• This vest features two detachable and zippered pockets to store gear.
• The inflation mechanism is the manual/automatic Secumar 3001 inflator, providing reliable automatic inflation when submerged in water.
• Manual inflation by pulling lanyard or by oral tube.
• Includes retroreflective markings, whistle, and CO2 cylinder.
• Vest provides a minimum of 35 lbs. of buoyancy when fully inflated.
• USCG approved Type V Inflatable.
• Orange exterior shell with USCG Auxiliary markings.
• Yellow inflatable bladder.