Inflatable Life Jackets (PFDs) | How to Inspect and Rearm

Inflatable life jackets, PFDs, and vests are a comfortable and low-profile alternative to traditional and bulkier foam-based varieties -- they're safe and reliable, too, if properly inspected and maintained. Wired2fish's Scott Glorvigen demonstrates how to check and rearm inflatable life jackets.
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The most significant difference between inflatable and foam PFDs is that inflatable varieties have a mechanical and/or manual pull devise that activates a CO2 cartridge and fills inflatable bags. Once inflated, the PFD must be deflated, repacked, and rearmed with a new CO2 cartridge, which Glorvigen details. While the exact process and rearming supplies vary between manufacturers, the process is similar.
Glorvigen presents a detailed step-by-step process that will acquaint you with the process and where to look on the vest for specifics relating to your particular make and model.
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[@The_Hazzard_Of_Dukes]

In Australia they do this once a year for $20. Fisheries guys from the government go out to popular lakes and rivers and set up for the day and just rearm or replace pfd’s for a one off fee

[@helicopterjohns]

Good information. Many thanks for sharing.

[@ralo4265]

Good stuff Scott! 👀 🎣 👊🏼💯🇺🇸 Thanks for the tips my friend!

[@Wired2Fish]

Any time!

[@donniedickerson8077]

Great Info, I don't think I've seen a Video On this anywhere else

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Great tips

[@dwheeler016]

Thanks

[@glenndaugherity6187]

Great video and advice on the expiration date our Cabelas inflatables have never had to be inflated since we got them which is a good thing I guess but we need to re-arm I think. Thanks 👍

[@johntix9414]

I’d rather trust my life to the old school ones especially if unconscious than ones that need to react to save your life.

[@andyd834]

Same here even though I'm in a kayak and any heat reduction helps I still have an old school pfd.

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

Remember to take off your auto inflatable if you get in the water. I learned this the hard way. 😆

[@Wired2Fish]

So have we! Thanks for sharing.

[@patrickholcomb9628]

24gram$$$$$$ vs 25 gram$$ how much difference is there regarding pri$e and blowout due to 1 gram over pressure? FOR REAL!?