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ONYX A/M-24 Life Jacket - Green
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Onyx A/M-24 Life Jacket Blue
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Onyx A/M-24 Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket, Blue.
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Onyx A/M-24 Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket, Blue
This item is non-returnable, but if the item arrives damaged or defective, you may request a refund or replacement.
U. S. Coast guard approved type V life jacket/personal flotation device (PFD) with type III performance
Automatically inflates upon immersion in water or when the wearer pulls the 'jerk to inflate' handle
Lightweight, comfortable, slender design keeps you cool in warm weather
Age 16+, over 80 lbs.
Mfg Part 132000-500-004-15
Stretchable Flex-Back insert
Convertible from automatic/manual to manual only inflation
Is this jacket U.S. Coast Guard approved?
Yes. Here's the write up on it: Onyx A/M 24 Deluxe Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (PFD). Automatically inflates upon immersion in water or when the wearer pulls the "Jerk to Inflate" handle. Equipped with back-up oral inflation. Convertible from AUTO/MANUAL inflation to MANUAL ONLY inflation. Provides comfort, safety, and peace of mind without knowing you have it on, until you may need it. Comfortable, lightweight, low profile design. Soft neoprene neckline for all day comfort. Padded air mesh for additional comfort. Reflective piping for increased visibility. Durable fabric resists tears and punctures. D-ring attachment. For persons 16 years of age and older; and over 80 lbs. Not recommended for non-swimmers or weak swimmers. Minimum buoyancy of 22.5 lbs. when inflated. For replacement CO2 cartridge, use Onyx A/M-24 Rearming Kit #1352 (K320). U.S. Coast Guard Approved Type V Life Jacket / Personal Flotation Device (PFD) with Type III Performance. Item contains a CO2 cylinder and may not be available to ship to Alaska or Hawaii. The Official Life Jacket of Major League Fishing.
Does It fit and work for big people? 300 lbs
My son is 300 lbs and is very comfortable in it.
What type of device activates it hydrostatic or plug?
I really don't know. All I know is once submerged it activates plus there is also a manual pull to activate.
Is there any reflective on vests?
There is no reflective on this vest, although the internal bladder is yellow.
01Is this jacket u.s. coast guard approved?+
Yes. Here's the write up on itCARTHOMEGOHome...Inflatable Life JacketsA/M-24 Deluxe - Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (PFD) pictureA/M-24 Deluxe - Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (PFD)Item #132100-701-004-15Item is available.USD$ 189.99Color · Carbon / Yellow - (701)ADDITIONAL IMAGES A/M-24 Deluxe - Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (PFD) additional picture 1 A/M-24 Deluxe - Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (PFD) additional picture 2 A/M-24 Deluxe - Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (PFD) additional picture 3 A/M-24 Deluxe - Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (PFD) additional picture 4 A/M-24 Deluxe - Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (PFD) additional picture 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONOnyx A/M 24 Deluxe Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (PFD)Automatically inflates upon immersion in water or when the wearer pulls the "Jerk to Inflate" handleEquipped with back-up oral inflationConvertible from AUTO/MANUAL inflation to MANUAL ONLY inflationProvides comfort, safety and peace of mind without knowing you have it on, until you may need itComfortable, lightweight, low profile designSoft neoprene neckline for all day comfortPadded air mesh for additional comfortReflective piping for increased visibilityDurable fabric resists tears and puncturesD-ring attachmentFor persons 16 years of age and older; and over 80 lbs.Not recommended for non-swimmers or weak swimmersMinimum buoyancy of 22.5 lbs. when inflatedFor replacement CO2 cartridge, use Onyx A/M-24 Rearming Kit #1352 (K320)U.S. Coast Guard Approved Type V Life Jacket / Personal Flotation Device (PFD) with Type III PerformanceItem contains a CO2 cylinder and may not be available to ship to Alaska or Hawaii.The Official Life Jacket of Major League Fishing.VIDEO Shopping CartContact UsView Full SiteOrdering Info|Privacy|Policies|Safety and Security© Copyright 2000-2016, Kibo Software, Inc. and Onyx Outdoor. All Rights Reserved.
02Does It fits and works for big people? 300 lbs+
my son is 300 and is very comfortable in it.
03What type of device activates it hydrostatic or plug?+
I really don't know. All I know is once submerged it activates plus there is also a manual pull to activate
04Is there any reflective on vests?+
There is no reflective on this vest, although the internal bladder is yellow.
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