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bb18
01-27-2012, 09:33 AM
Where is the best place to get one?Thanks

transomstand
01-27-2012, 09:39 AM
Seen a couple Lifelines posted here lately at bargain prices, check the buy and sell.

If those are gone, Lifeline gives discounts to Scream and Fly members.

Mr. Demeanor
08-19-2012, 12:17 AM
If you cant find or afford a Lifeline, the second best choice seems to be the Mustang Survival MV4600. Rated to 100mph. They do not have crotch straps but I have seen them added. About $70 at Defender.com
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|135|439|320546|436864&id=705151

I have two.

WIPolaris
09-06-2012, 08:09 AM
I bought some from Hamilton Marine that were rated to 100 mph and had leg straps. They were normally 80$ I think but I only ended up paying 40$ a piece. Left me know if you can't locate them.

transomstand
09-06-2012, 08:38 AM
That 100 mph rating is total manure

WIPolaris
09-06-2012, 04:54 PM
Well I feel they are better than wearing my regular 25$ ski life jacket, or wearing none at all.

I am not going 100 mph anyways. I plan on upgrading to lifelines soon, but 80$ for a pair is a bit more easy on the wallet than $600+

BigJohnson
09-06-2012, 06:23 PM
That 100 mph rating is total manure


The Mustang MV4600 High Collar Water Sport Vest is strength-rated to 100 mph meaning it has been designed and tested to hold up to the rigors of the most demanding water sports such as jet-skiing, wakeboarding, and water-skiing.

I see 100 MPH skiers and wakeboarders all the time.:nonod:

RussF
09-06-2012, 07:15 PM
If your asking for opinions.....mine is a Lifeline

BigJohnson
09-06-2012, 07:31 PM
If you cant find or afford a Lifeline, the second best choice seems to be the Mustang Survival MV4600. Rated to 100mph. They do not have crotch straps but I have seen them added. About $70 at Defender.com
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|135|439|320546|436864&id=705151

I have two.

These look good enough for me. Maybe next season. Like someone else said. I don't wear any now or a I use a sea-doo vest. I only need one good for 75-80, haha.

scgj
09-06-2012, 09:16 PM
The Mustang MV4600 High Collar Water Sport Vest seems to go to size 3xl, for some of us it's a tad bit on the small side :-) I'm looking for a 100mph jacket in a 4xl, got any recommendations (besides going on a diet :))?

stokernick
09-26-2012, 06:55 PM
These look good enough for me. Maybe next season. Like someone else said. I don't wear any now or a I use a sea-doo vest. I only need one good for 75-80, haha.

Shame on you,Bob,if you've ever hit the water waterskiing at 40mph,think how much it'll hurt at 80!!!Ask the Jamesgang!

rossi
10-07-2012, 10:48 AM
Just to dwell on what Nick mentioned above.. my brother is an accomplished barefoot skier who ended up falling at 40mph ! On "that fall" he hit the water just right and ended up banged up bad and spent a few days in the hospital. Fortunatly, we were right there and he couldn't even get back in the boat. He had on a ski vest and a padded barefoot knee length suit
Another case, a buddy of mine got thrown out of his Hydrostream at 50mph. It wasn't hitting the water that did the damage it was the extreme thrashing he took being thrown around in the boat before he got thrown out. He ended up in the hospital for a bunch of days (ribs) and took 2 months to recover. He's lucky to be alive. He had a PWC vest on... If he had a Lifeline he would have been much better off !
I used to wear ski vests and think the same until Transomstands words woke me up ! Thanks to him for changing my thought process. Those PWC vests are nothing more than a ski vest with a collar. I never looked closely but I'm sure the straps are made of nylon !:confused: Thumbs down to those (vests) !

Riverman
10-07-2012, 09:14 PM
I have a XL Lifeline for sale including 2 zipper extentions, mint condition $350 plus shipping.

JWTjr.
10-07-2012, 11:16 PM
go ahead, spend that $500 on another prop but squeak the $70 out of your wallet because a Lifeline is "too much"...

John

scawd the dog
10-08-2012, 12:25 PM
Lifeline saved my life ! Worth every penny!!

pyro
10-08-2012, 02:50 PM
I can't believe anyone continues to fall for this...

"100 mph tested" means they test the bare jacket by crashing a test sled into it at 100 mph "government style." In other words, they throw the jacket against a wall at 100 mph to make sure none of the embroidery, lace ruffles or sequins come undone. ;)

It does NOT mean that the jacket will protect the person wearing it at 40 mph.

BoatGoFaster1
10-08-2012, 06:32 PM
I can't believe anyone continues to fall for this...

"100 mph tested" means they test the bare jacket by crashing a test sled into it at 100 mph "government style." In other words, they throw the jacket against a wall at 100 mph to make sure none of the embroidery, lace ruffles or sequins come undone. ;)

It does NOT mean that the jacket will protect the person wearing it at 40 mph.

To further support what pyro is saying, read page 6 from this USCG bulletin, concerning 100mph PFD.

http://www.uscgboating.org/assets/pdf/recalls/BSC80.pdf#100mph

pyro
10-08-2012, 06:57 PM
I can't understand how someone would spend the money to make their boat lethally fast, but wouldn't be willing to spend 300 bucks to protect their own life.

A good prop costs 300 hundred bucks plus, but your life is worth, what... A $70 bass-fishing life jacket from Overtons? Really?

JWTjr.
10-10-2012, 01:08 PM
Pyro, forget it. It's like bashing your head against a wall...or trying to convince someone that a vote for Ron Paul is...oh wait...;)

transomstand
10-10-2012, 01:54 PM
Pyro, forget it. It's like bashing your head against a wall...or trying to convince someone that a vote for Ron Paul is...oh wait...;)

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd58/transomstand/lioncopy.jpg

Li'l Toy
10-10-2012, 05:39 PM
To start with, after a few incidents I was around or heard about, I got religion and I wear a lifeline. And back in the day when every OPC driver wore a Gentex because they were more comfortable, I wore a bulky Lifeline because it was way more likely to turn me over to breathe if I was unconscious.

That said, the Coast Guard article referred to above was interesting. Absent the 'flak' panels in some racing jackets, no jacket protects you from impact. The big rag on most non-racing jackets is that they won't stay on your body when you hit the wter at 70, 80 or whatever. The article above seems to suggest that a vest rated at 100 mph will stay on. Can't figure out how it can do that w/o leg straps, but if the rating is true it makes up what I understand is the big complaint about ski or jetski vests.

JWTjr.
10-10-2012, 06:16 PM
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd58/transomstand/lioncopy.jpg

I couldn't help it! It was right there!!!

beer30
10-10-2012, 06:40 PM
Isn't there a good chance if you don't have leg straps that the jacket could come over your head and break your shoulders,if you fly out of the boat at speed??:confused:Chuck

MDevrow
10-14-2012, 05:18 PM
SRP Security Race Products make a good Jacket APBA Certified for around $450.00
When you hook or are thrown from a boat at High Speed it MAY SAVE your life if your
wearing it?? I wear mine always THE SRP WORKS!!

AnthonySS
10-14-2012, 07:14 PM
I have been wearing the Mustang 100 mph vest for lake boating since 1996. Back then they were $175. I have been pitched from a boat at 60mph (with vest and helmet on) and I am still wearing the vest with succes today. I would still recommend the SRP or Lifeline for lake or other racing as the collar on these vests will float your head... I have also added leg straps to the Mustang.

ctbassing
11-04-2012, 07:52 AM
Why is the lifeline not USCG approved?

ActivatedSludge
11-08-2012, 06:56 PM
I would have to think it boils down to cost. I am in the market for a nice high speed jacket, I think I will go with the lifeline 160. Kurt

hydrostream1
11-15-2012, 06:29 PM
All of that lifejacket crap is not really going to help if you break your neck when you hit the water or if I'm paralyzed I would rather be dead.

Capt.Insane-o
11-15-2012, 06:34 PM
Lifeline saved my life ! Worth every penny!!

Yep...The first contact with the water did'nt hurt that much, it was the next 14 or 15.

transomstand
11-15-2012, 07:28 PM
All of that lifejacket crap is not really going to help if you break your neck when you hit the water or if I'm paralyzed I would rather be dead.

Much easier for the family to find the body, and they won't need to hire divers.

RussF
11-15-2012, 07:36 PM
Much easier for the family to find the body, and they won't need to hire divers.

geeee THANKS .....Pete................:eek:

Alan Power
11-25-2012, 07:27 PM
I have 2 Grabner UIM regulation racing jackets left in stock. Will clear for €190 each.
Nice early Christmas present for yourself :)

http://www.grabner-sports.at/index.php?id=1753&L=2

transomstand
11-25-2012, 07:37 PM
Will clear for €190 each.


Uhhhhhh, how much is that in real money??:D

Alan Power
11-25-2012, 07:44 PM
About 250 US Pete, sorry!

transomstand
11-25-2012, 07:44 PM
Looks like $246.27 US, pretty good price there Alan:thumbsup: