Will a LIFE JACKET ACTUALLY Save your LIFE? (SHOCKING RESULTS)

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[@Brian_Tabor]

Having them in the front makes more sense, because you want the chest up. But you'd want one side to be more buoyant that the other. So that it would be more likely to roll you. If they are the exact same that isn't as likely to happen.

[@erinjean2695]

My dad was a professional fishing guide, spent his whole life on the water. Even had a coast guard cert. Was shore fishing for pike, somehow his boat started drifting and he decided to swim out after it without a life jacket. He was a strong swimmer, he knew how to handle himself in the water. He drowned in front of two customers that day, it was spring and the water was colder than I imagine he anticipated. Cold does nasty things to your strength. Someone might have been able to get to him in time if he had a PFD. He was 51. Never underestimate a lifejacket, it’s not worth it to be the tough guy. Miss him dearly.

[@mrsmiss5527]

Sorry for your loss

[@Ntmonme]

I’m sorry for your loss :(

[@yoislam2]

Inna lillahee wa in a ilayhe Rajioun

[@desicryer8346]

@@azureblue9829 - No, you should always WEAR a life jacket while boating.

[@malaysiaaldridge7093]

Sorry for your loss..My dad and his friend was in a fishing accident as well..His friend drowned that day :(

[@richardgodlove9662]

You've got to love a man that goes the full mile to do the job. Loved the video.

[@jmorrow6913]

Type I & II PFD are designed to turn an unconscious person face up Type III are not but these are more comfortable, so the first two are working as designed. This is something to keep in mind when choosing a PFD.

[@haywoodjablome234]

J Morrow Not all Type II will turn an unconscious wearer face up in water. All Type I will. The real test is in what water. Rough, offshore, deep, little chance of immediate rescue demands a Type 1.

[@raywilliamson9396]

Maybe the companies should explain that on their equipment disruption tags, the difference

[@frankc6430]

weather it turns anyone over or not a unconscious victim is already in need of more than just facing up if not self breathing or a heart attack that needs cpr ,etc. the type will be irrelevant

[@theminorityoutdoorsman3942]

@@frankc6430 I would disagree. If due to operator error, I could be thrown from the boat and knocked unconscious. Does that mean I supposed to die from drowning? If the vest rolls me upright there is a chance my body can expel any water that may be in my lungs.

[@frankc6430]

@@theminorityoutdoorsman3942 trust me, the vest won`t roll you over , I am a cert rescue diver and been diving for over 20 years, you re putting to much hope on a vest while unconscious, then again , most people who fall over board do not go unconscious and that`s 99% but if you are knocked out chances of surviving is minimal unless someone helps you who knows how to do first aid on water anyways good luck !

[@johnnyragadoo2414]

You have my respect! As a kid I sailed as much as I could and never wore a life jacket. Then I talked to a lake cop who said he had been pulling bodies out of Lake Lewisville for 25 years. Sometimes stunts killed them, sometimes it was booze, a lot of times it was just cruel fate. He said there was a common denominator, though. In 25 years of pulling other families’ loved ones out of the lake, he’d never recovered a body wearing a PFD. I never venture on the water without a PFD now. The water may seem like home, but I recognize I’m a guest and out of my natural environment. Nice comment about swim ladders, too. Another unrecognized hazard is alcohol on the water. The worst danger has nothing to do with inebriation. One sip of beer washes your gag nerves with anesthetic, making it comfortable, more or less, to breathe water. A lungful of water is difficult to survive. I like a cold beer. I generally wait until I’m at anchor, or preferably off the water. Very nice presentation of a life-critical topic.

[@Hogster202]

Dude, how many lives did you just save!!!!!!!!!!! Swapping mine out today! You should receive the presidential medal of honor for this.

[@guyroger4131]

WOW that is a pushing it!

[@towermonkey2000]

They did what they are ment to do. You just have to know which type you need for the situation. Their are several different types. www.boatus.org/life-jackets/types/

[@Hogster202]

@@Jay-en7bw They inflate automatically dude

[@YukonDelta-hb2oy]

@@Jay-en7bw , they auto inflate . Hence the reason why they are called auto inflating life vest!

[@craigldavissr7176]

Awesome!! Great video. Switching mines out!

[@johnbates8964]

My dad was a career USCG deep water sailor, and his experience with PFD's was extensive. When it came to recommending PFD's he said to stay away from ones that have the same amount of flotation material all around, that if unconscious they cannot be relied on to roll you face up in the water, only the ones like the orange one are designed to roll you face up.

[@jdbird62]

All life jackets should be a bright red or orange color, just makes sense.

[@gr8wings]

the inflatable part is always yellow or orange colour, you don't need high visibility colours wearing it normally.

[@truesimplicity]

Well every personal flotation device has its purpose. Type I is an offshore PFD for rough seas, meant to turn an unconscious person most of the time (nothing's perfect) and support head for long periods of time, you didn't have one of those to test. The orange type II you had is for coastal waters, flat rivers, lakes and bays and it will turn most, but meant for a quick rescue situation. The blue type III is for Kayaking, paddle boarding, jetski, water skiing, canoeing where arm movement is more important and not designed to turn an unconscious person. Type IV are boat cushions and ring buoys. The Type V automatic inflatable is the least effective of all and not approved to be carried on a boat unless it is worn all the time (some states not at all unless carrying a type II also. It's flotation effectiveness is temporary and must be refilled by mouth as it loses air over time. The Type V automatic PFD can unknowingly fail and be rendered uselessness if defective or prematurely discharged in addition to the water dissolving tablet required for the pin. Expensive to maintain requiring both CO2 cartridges and tablets for rearming ($30 each use). Their are manual inflation units available with CO2 cartridges, but won't help at all if unconscious. The safest way to go would be using a PFD that is always buoyant (filled with foam panels) and provides 22lbs. of buoyancy for a big guy. A 200+ lbs. Male weighs about 7 Lbs in the water plus whatever he is carrying that does not float. Their are formulas you can look up to be exact... Thanks for the vid, I hope this helps...

[@lelouchlamperouge5910]

Thanks man, great information

[@tomball7681]

excellent information

[@roger9453]

Thank you - I enjoyed your video and your findings are exactly why I purchased the auto-inflated life preservers. Great job!

[@bluefishbeagle1]

I don't know why anyone would give thumbs down on this video, GREAT job! I'm going to follow your advice and get the inflatable jacket. I like your humor and style once again..... nice vid

[@aurozappa305]

because they are cheap and don't like the idea of spending money on lifejacket

[@ogriggs3]

Bless you brother for that effort and awareness you put into this. You made it fun and informative. I’d love to go fishing with you someday. Stay safe and tight lines.

[@jefferyholland]

I never drive my boat without my Mustang inflatable PFD on . Great job.

[@TheJcrhodes30]

Thank you For this video brother we really needed this!!

[@barrywalsh9417]

Awesome video! Thanks for taking one for the team 😊and sharing the results.

[@sirronbailey3109]

I really really appreciate this video I am going out and buying a new life jacket this weekend. My life is worth more than $150. I really appreciate it I’ve never seen that kind of a test. You have changed my life now.

[@steveblauvelt6312]

The orange life jacket is too small on you, but it is the best type. Floatation on the front of body is the best type for turning a person face up. Great video, you may have just saved a lot of lives.

[@jamesn8688]

never understood life jacket that had floats on your back.

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

For real! Especially if the person is unconscious. All it takes is just a bit of water to choke and drown in. Take care

[@steveblauvelt6312]

@martin joseph If you really think that you are a fool. They have saved many lives and will continue to save lives. I lived in a marina on the Hudson river in the 70's, 2 kids drowned taking their jackets off because they were off the boat and on the dock but fell in and could not swim. River currants can be strong , 3 other times kids fell in with jackets on and were grabbed at the next or 2 docks down and lived.

[@williamgregory5011]

@martin joseph Most people who fall in water aren't unconscious. People are supposed to lean back when wearing a life jacket

[@leeburks3048]

Thanks brother you have just changed my mind

[@timwaddell7499]

Thank you for taking your time to help keep us safe

[@caddiman9834]

Its amazing for a latino to watch a black man test anything in deep waters. So surely u get10👍 for this video. Way to go brother.🤙🏼

[@callmecamo2]

🤣🤣🤣

[@TheManWhoSawTomorrow]

LMFAO

[@speedygonzales9993]

It is called CRUELTY, mon!

[@tuesdaechennault7048]

Lmao truuuuueeee

[@jaycvb7105]

I’m so confused by this comment lmao

[@johnny_k3575]

This is the best video that I see on KZbin that makes sense thanks brother GOD BLESS YOU!!!!

[@theparamedicyakker5539]

Another great video man! Thanks for taking the time to put this together.

[@Deecrappie]

I had to put this video together I care about people safety. It was alarming to me to find out the life jackets you wear could possibly not save your life one day. I had no choice but to share this information

[@amarlindo2451]

This is really a good information video. Thank you for taking the time to put it together. 👍😊

[@lonniechartrand]

Great video sir! Thank you for taking the time, and expense, to do these tests on multiple life jackets. It eases my mind as to what my jacket will do.

[@gerryyoung202]

Thank you for such valuable information. A PFD, personal flotation device used to be called a life jacket. I'm old enough to remember when PFD was the 'new' name for them. One of your responders said the inflatable only worked with a CO2 cartridge. Actually it works 3 ways, yours was an automatic type. You correctly stated it had a dissolvable tablet that activates the mechanism that causes the cartridge to activate. However if it fails, you have a pull tab that would press the cartridge so that it punctures to inflate the jacket. Lastly, if that fails, there is a tube, usually located on the left side that you could blow air into to inflate it. The result you had with the orange jacket was about right. However it appears to be a Type II. Had it been the larger Type 1, your results would have been so much better. Finally, just because a PFD is Coast Guard Approved, if it isn't sized to fit the person wearing it as well as being worn correctly it might not do what it was designed to do. An example would be the inflatable and Orange Type II are not approved for jet skis. I teach these examples in each of my Boating Safety classes. I also was taught much of the same when stationed at a Boating Safety Detachment while serving in the US Coast Guard.

[@JamesWhite-tg4kw]

So in your opinion what is the best life jacket out there to buy. Thanks

[@AMC-eq3jr]

@@JamesWhite-tg4kw Just select the most appropriate one - ones for swimmers and other for non-swimmers.

[@VFXBishop]

Your efforts have earned you a sub. Something I've wondered about and glad someone actually did a best.

[@thermann9]

Nicely done! It was great to see real life applications instead of a sales pitch. Love your positivity and personality. Thanks for posting. And yes, I bought that last life jacket with the air cartridge.

[@dodgeman2833]

Thank you Bro!! I just bought new type 1 pfd's I always wondered about how the type 3 would hold a man up, and now I know! I don't want myself or any of my family or my friends, face down in the water, with a life vest on, that we THOUGHT would save us!!!!!!!! " HELLO " Thank you again 4 this video, and your hard work....It wasn't in vain :-)

[@markc4921]

Great video!! Thank you so much for this video! I learned something today.

[@Deecrappie]

You're welcome thanks for watching

[@roystubenrauch5625]

Great info! Thanks for showing me that the run of the mill jacket doesn't work. I fish mostly alone and now know I need better protection>

[@Monk-E]

It's not like you will be unconscious all the time

[@crabby117]

It’s also not like you’ll KNOW when you’ll be unconscious, especially when you’re alone. So you might as well be prepared for it.

[@a.b.5925]

@@Monk-E If you are unconscious for the first couple of minutes it won't matter much ever again.

[@johnlysic6727]

Very helpful and interesting- thank you for doing this test and sharing - I think your life jacket is by far the best

[@richardmundo9709]

Thx for taking the time to demo and the info is good Advice

[@richardjohnson9500]

Dee. Thank you so much. Very educational for us. Enjoy your stuff man keep it up. Be Blessed

[@Deecrappie]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment

[@mcmiller]

Also maybe a vid showing the re-arming of that last life jacket would be cool.

[@trevorgraveson7272]

Not a Crappie video, but.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3TXdmmwqryigsk

[@8boogers272]

Great video !!! Thank you for taking time to make this video !

[@JohnHibbard0808]

Very entertaining and more importantly, very informative! Thanks for doing a great job and for doing all of us a great service!

[@Deecrappie]

Thank you for watching

[@rockinjuliescott]

Thank you!! I just bought one of these. Good video!

[@GG-gotr6]

Great job man - thoroughly enjoyed watching you test those jackets - if I’m lucky enough to get a boat that last jacket will be the one for me! 👍👍

[@pedrobacalau75]

Great video. I have the same Cabelas PFD. Glad to see how it is supposed to work! Thanks for posting this test.

[@flycrew]

Thanks for getting out, doing this test, and sharing.

[@Rinyotsu]

I'm getting into fishing and boating (because I bought seahawk 3 on impulse, which lead to other impulses) But of all the youtubers I'm trying to learn from, you keep me engaged and laughing all the way through! Thank you, and keep up the great work!

[@Deecrappie]

Thank you for watching

[@HazLife]

First time watching ur channel this was a very informative video... gonna check out the rest of ur vids

[@vell0510]

Thanks for the video! 🙏🏾

[@mikefarnkopf9813]

Great video! I have 2 of the blue foam style life jackets. I am astonished at the rusults!! Damn!! I intend to upgrade. Very important issue you addressed !! Well done!👍

[@edengoldenblatt3997]

Thank you for taking the time to educate and show us about these life jackets. I'm a non swimmer but will be buying a Duffy Boat. I'm learning all about swimming and life jackets. You're funny and awesome! Thank you!

[@scottcarpenter910]

I for one appreciate these tests you did. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video and bring awareness to the public, keep it up👍🏻👍🏻. Like the gear also, awesome.

[@markflorenzen5639]

Great video man thanks for the heads up

[@perrymnazjurgens366]

Great demo - I appreciate your video!!!

[@chrisweathington5042]

Thanks for sharing this was very helpful and I'm looking for a good life jacket.

[@mikebryant9493]

We called that one a Pike back in my day Dee, good job

[@michaelkaylor6770]

Well played! Thanks for the test and helping us all out!

[@kennethmosby9904]

Thanks bruh for doing something that no one else has stay safe and will be looking forward for more videos

[@paulbowkunowicz6960]

awesome Brother...My Son I both wear the Mustang Elite Inflatable PFD...worth every penny

[@the2012fad]

Dude! Thank you so much. I was shopping online for life jackets this morning - and then found your channel by accident. I had NO idea that companies sell life jackets that do not work. Foolishly, I thought that companies would actually test the products they sell - especially when it comes to human life.

[@johnneblett7185]

Do a little reading on the different “Type” ratings. Each of these performed correctly for their Type.

[@BabyuCornist]

Thanks for Reminding us how important the proper life jacket is on or Lakes!!👍🏾

[@phils6733]

Thanks bro!!! I just bought a small fishing boat for the lakes and now Im in the market for a life jacket, you made this decision pretty easy. God bless, just subscribed to your channel

[@medolor]

It seems like the sinking allowed the floatation device to turn you over. GREAT VIDEO!!

[@mikegiradi]

Great video. A few more tips. Try to buy a PFD in a bright color that is easily seen in the water like the yellow one that you have. Also buy a freeze proof whistle with a lanyard that you can attach to the life jacket to alert people of your presence for a rescue. When i was with the fire department we also used to keep glow sticks attached with a lanyard for night time situations. Just keep an eye on the expiration dates. Also if you get separated from your boat in wind, waves, or current, it is also easier to swim with the wind waves, and current or get behind rocks or something to break up the force of the water if you can get to land in that direction. It might be worth it even if it is twice the distance as going into the currents to float and save energy. Stay safe everyone!

[@amack32]

Good tips but the outside color is irrelevant because when it inflates the bladder is the neon color that shows. That's the important part.

[@abelvillarreal6488]

That was probably the most informative and relatable video I have come across! Thank you. New subscriber.

[@rangerbasstime9462]

Thanks for putting in the work. I always wear the Mustang Survival Elite 28 inflatable. Good to know how it will perform as I am NOT jumping in to see.

[@fishingkingtv8377]

Really love your videos keep it up man!!!!!!!

[@badfishingbissanschlagdril3637]

Fishingking TV 👍🏼👍🏼🎣

[@kellyedwards2320]

Great job on the video. I've said it many times and speak from experience. No matter how well you think you can swim or how well you swam in your youth most of us lose that same ability as we age and gain a few pounds. Plus, it is a whole different ballgame when you fall out of a boat or are in an accident. A couple of years ago I got tossed out of my boat when the trolling motor hit a stump and off the front I went. Wind was blowing pretty good and the trolling motor was still on. By the time I got somewhat settled down and tried to turn the TM off with the remote the boat was already 30-40ft from me and going with the wind. I started panicking a there was no way that I was going to catch up. I was just lucky that my brother was with me. Using what little breath I had I hollered at him to crank the outboard up and come get me. There is no doubt in my mind that if he had not been with me TPWD would have been performing a recovery mission. The very next day I went straight to Academy and purchased a Mustang auto inflate PFD and have worn it all the time, every time I have been on the boat since that day. I even carry it with me when I go on other boats. Now I know why my dad always preached to me about wearing a PFD when I was younger. Thanks Dee for the video and SK for reminding us that "No matter how big a man you think you are, a PFD will save your life." >E

[@Deecrappie]

Brother Kelly thank you for the awesome comment slash SA

[@thomasmcdonald5758]

That was a very good story that could save somebody’s life, thank goodness everything worked out, mustangs are the only vests on my Boat.

[@Deecrappie]

@@thomasmcdonald5758 your definitely on point with the life jackets you have. Be safe on the water

[@monmixer]

You are so right brother. when I was young I could swim the Ohio river in a current with dam locks open. Not now. i might make it 50 feet. I wouldn't even get in that river aside of walking in a few feet from the bank. I know my 61 year old limits.

[@col2959]

A PDF could save your life. Isn't this video telling us they don't work?

[@randycrockett2206]

Thanks doc, the question I needed answered.

[@TatyanaValdaBelindaHill]

Thank you for this 🙏🏼 x

[@wilber504]

Great job. Very informative. Gives me faith in my inflatable. Thank you!

[@kennethmarshall7453]

Great video D. I've been contemplating buying a boat, but I don't swim well enough to justify owning one. I'm going to purchase me a type 1 one vest and see if it helps build my confidence with a few uses. Keep the content coming . I gots to find me some of those monster bream.

[@barbaraguy3491]

What a great informative safety video, with entertainment besides! Thank you for this demonstration and the courage to try the combustible life jacket. Loved your having fun at the end!

[@bobsims762]

Hey man thanks for a such informative video. You never know it could save a life one day. We appreciate you!!!

[@Deecrappie]

Thank you very much for watching

[@orlandoeast820]

Thank you Sir! I gotta trade up.

[@briandurkin35]

Nothing like real-world testing. The auto-inflate jackets are comfortable and reasonably priced. The best life jacket is the one that you wear all the time on the water. Let's hope you never have to put them to a real test.

[@ericwm1]

Man GREAT! GREAT!! GREAT!!!!! VIDEO!!! Thank you for make it!!!! The fishing world need to see this video!!!

[@dancheesman1752]

Great demo, thanks for your effort

[@jamesqueen8179]

Military uses the co2 inflated when I flew on HH -43 we had to do a water survival test we jumped into a pool in full flighsuit and , when my vest inflated only one side inflated . I had to blow the other one up with the valve with my mouth . Worked fine

[@Marvin-fp2ly]

I have been wanting to upgrade to the new jackets and your info has helped me tremendously. Thank you for saving a lot of lives.

[@jamesstephens3583]

Thanks Dee! I appreciate it

[@54bonkers]

Great video! Thank you so much! Very informative!

[@kobiroar4221]

Good video mate 👍 can you do a test wearing chest waders and the self inflating vest to see if it would keep you up.

[@wrzl1675]

kobiroar nope, it won’t, none of them will. Waders are death sentence in water over your head

[@YakMotley]

lol great video!

[@aceseights8815]

Very informative! Great channel!

[@14wheels75]

Thank you for entertaining me and yet, your test helped me to make by decision. Good job!

[@brichhh77]

Great test!!! I have two Mustang brand of the last one!!! Man u made me wanna go jump in the lake!!!

[@Deecrappie]

It was definitely fun jumping into the water and cool and refreshing with it being a 103 degrees outside that day

[@GetToughOrDie]

LMAO you did a great job. And the " cowabunga" cry may have had some Heros in a half shell coming to your safety!! Good Stuff!!

[@mv-eg1wt]

Thanks for this...excellent comparison and quality production. You sold me on upgrading to an auto-inflate. Keep it up!

[@robw748]

Great video my friend. Most dont think about being out when falling out of the boat. I didnt. Also nobody would think about what the vests will ACTUALLY do. Thank you for caring enough to do this video. Bless you.

[@markio2010]

This is the funniest shit I've seen in a long time....thanks dude. Yes you get a thumbs up. Its not every day you see a brother landing on his face in the water.

[@ajrockinshockin2893]

You just opened my eyes. Thanks a million. 👍

[@jasonsan9517]

Great video! Thanks for posting!!

[@mriphone1000]

Great video, life jackets are very important. I was going full speed on my boat and the lower unit hit an under water shelf, thankfully the engine disconnected and hinged forward and I was wearing a lifejacket. Everyone listen to this guy's video and protect yourself, never know when something will go wrong.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Good morning from dear old England. KZbin wanted it shared so much it fed it into my inbox! Can I add the Brits perspective on these items: at 4:20 they are all laid on the boat. It really should be noted that the first three are "buoyancy aids" only. The far right one (the only one designed to inflate and roll you over face up to keep your air way above water) is a "lifejacket". The "buoyancy aids" are designed to keep you afloat for repeated immersive activities such as windsurfing, dinghy sailing, wake boarding and the like. You need to be conscious to be able to make the movements required to keep your airways clear of the water. I.e. the treading water you saw our demonstrator able to perform. The last item, a "lifejacket", will roll an unconscious user upright in about 2 seconds. They are far more effective if you wear them with a crotch strap which keeps them from floating up too high on the torso. Crucially they are once only use, like a match, but if I was fishing (and actually I'm a power boater and dinghy sailor - so I need one of each) I would be with the inflatable life jacket every time. The good ones you hardly know you're wearing; that orange buoyancy aid looked cheap, uncomfortable and every bit of its five & dime price. Great video and good to see safety high on list on the other side of the pond. Now tell me you wear a "kill cord" every time you fire up the motor.

[@lfrias78]

Phil B great explanation. We get used to the verbiage and generalizations of the equipment and that can really influence our perspective on what we need. And thanks Crappiehead for making the video. Good stuff

[@crabby117]

That’s a great distinction, mate. In the US we’re very familiar with the terminology of “PFD,” or personal flotation device, but I’ve never heard it quite phrased as “buoyancy aid” which is actually a much better description, i.e, less misleading than PFD.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

@Bobby Brady: Don't worry none taken. As they say we are separated by a common language 🤓🤓. But it appears from the other comments that PFD doesn't really specify the difference enough. And I suppose it was more for KZbin effect but our host seemed really surprised at the differences between the four items. If it was for show then he did a bloody good job of faking surprise at how effective the "lifejacket" (he said slipping into English) was. Just for perspective I work in the commercial powerboat sector here in southern UK and to maintain my qualifications I have to have a "sea survival" certificate which entails me jumping into the water and experiencing the lifejacket and getting into a life raft with others in the water. It's s great course and shows the benefit. But it's not for all occasions. As a last example I was out in "the Solent" (google it its perhaps our equivalent of Chesapeake Bay) on a small RIB looking after a fleet of dinghies. I wore a "buoyancy aid" just in case I had to go into the water and cut lines etc. Today I'm out on the same stretch of water in a different boat (heading for the pub) and I'll be wearing a "lifejacket". And our national body (the RYA - Royal a Yachting Association) uses the advert with the strap line "useless unless worn". As ever ignored by the over 60’s whose favourite phrase is "but I'm a good swimmer..." Sadly that usually would have been 40 years ago. Enjoy the US it's a great place I've even been boating out there. My wife and I took a 23’ Shakespeare out on Lake Tahoe about 23 years ago. I said to the proprietor "I'm really sorry I don't have any of my certificates or licences with me" he said: "Sir, this is America, all you need is Money!" Priceless.

[@Tableaux15]

Having spent the better part of my life working on the Gulf of Mexico just thought I would put my 2 cents in. First off these are all considered PFDs. The orange one is most likely a USCG Type II used close in to shore. It can roll you over but there is no guarantee that it will There is a Type I that looks very similar but has a higher buoyancy rating of 33 lbs. It will roll you over to face up. We had lots of those offshore. Over time the straps will deteriorate. If you yank on it and it tears, dispose of it and get something better. The main thing about any of these is that if you don't wear it they can't help you. Also, we had inflatables when we flew in helicopters, but they were not automatic. The reason being that you were inside a cockpit and had to make it out before pulling the tabs.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

@John Nelson: That's very kind of you to say so. I just added it to give clarity on the subject. I'll avoid the PC discussion suffice to say the UK is sliding that way and it's probably an age thing as to where you sit on your views. Take heart in the fact you have a wonderful country and I've been fortunate enough to powerboat and motorcycle in some of your most beautiful areas. I've not done Mid-West Americana: but if there was a "Jimmy Stewart" trail I'd love to do it - my own personal all American hero. Safe boating to you

[@SK_CrappieCatching]

Good stuff and yes those self deploys will upright you..... Never go boating without it..... You'll never know it's on.....

[@Deecrappie]

Yes brother people can pass out wearing those wraparound life jackets is hot as it is out here in this Texas Heat

[@charlesfredrick4789]

Thanks that was a very informative video it should be shown at all boater safety classes

[@gemster18]

Great Job! Loving the effort.. thank You for sharing Sir. Think of all the possible lives you might have saved...👍

[@kenp3385]

FYI self inflating life jackets only count as life preservers if worn....

[@MrJdubz1980]

Or if they work when the need arises

[@MrKveite1]

Never buy a blue lifejacket, always a yellow or orange or very bright red cus blue and green etc is almost impossible to see from a distance beeing from a plane, helicopter or a boat.

[@vinniesdayoff3968]

Bang on MrKveite. I was once out fishing in a boat and we could see an orange object in the distance. We couldn't make out what it was but we could see orange. After some hours fishing we got closer and it turned out to be two guys in an eighteen foot boat with a cabin (painted blue and white) One guy had an old fashioned khaki colored life jacket while the second guy had an orange life jacket. The only thing we could see at distance was the orange jacket. I was converted that day. I have found that it is difficult to get bouyancy aids (pfd's) in orange.

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

Exactly, that's why all hydro racers wear orange life vests & orange on top of their helmets.👍

[@vinniesdayoff3968]

@STAR OF DAVID67 True for life jackets but buoyancy aids come in many colors and they don't inflate. It is amazing how many of them are in dull colors

[@vinniesdayoff3968]

@STAR OF DAVID67 🙂👍

[@justplainducky]

@@vinniesdayoff3968 Damn, learned something new, thanks ORANGE!!!

[@TheHaroldRay]

Great video and very informative. You are doing a good service in this one for sure.

[@umbareent4774]

Very informative video, thank you sooo much for all this work

[@nunecampos9322]

Thank you for saving me brotha

[@dennisjordan9004]

I don’t know man I think we need to try them all again. 😂

[@Deecrappie]

Hands down this was the funniest video I have made yet

[@bobcallender8088]

Excellent video, one of the most informative I have seen. Great job, thanks for doing the work.

[@Deecrappie]

Thank you for watching Bob.

[@mkapuscik01]

Just bought one of these today and will likely get a couple more. Mainly because they are more comfortable for bass fishing. I wanted to see how fast it would inflate & you showed that. Thanks for posting your video!