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Hydrostatic PFD compared to regular PFD
« on: August 06, 2024, 04:59:56 PM »
Just wondering whats difference between an advantages of regular PFD to Hydrostatic PFD. Finally got my self a Kayak for fishing. Excited to go fishing with it. Thanks for suggestion.


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Re: Hydrostatic PFD compared to regular PFD
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2024, 09:54:09 AM »
Besides the obvious advantages of comfort and profile for an auto inflate hydrostatic PFD is the downside of initial cost and maintenance costs.

The Mustang hydrostatic PFDs are only guaranteed for 5 yrs. After that time you may need to replace the cartridge and inflator. Or if it does inflate, you need to buy and install a re-arm kit.

It's a balancing act between reliability, comfort and cost.
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