Inflateable life preservers

[bogtrotter]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Seems that Mustang is the brand of choice. I've looked at some cheaper ones as well ( Cabela's) . Any thoughts on those or should I bite the bullet on pay extra on this safety issue ?

[Bugle M In]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Seems that Mustang is the brand of choice. I've looked at some cheaper ones as well ( Cabela's) . Any thoughts on those or should I bite the bullet on pay extra on this safety issue ?

Nothing wrong with a brand like Cabela's in my opinion, and can understand not wanting to pay Mustang prices.
But, Mustang has been making life jackets etc for many years now.
Who actually makes the Cabela's brand????
If you can find that out, then it is easier to decide.

Also, have you tried Berry's Bait and Tackle?
They did have a decent sale on stuff just before Xmas.
(saved like 40.00$ on a fly line!...and a good one!)
Pretty sure they sell Mustang

[bankshot]

Check out Steveston Marine for Mustang inflatables, seem to be having a sale now. I have four Mustang inflatables, two manual and two autos, supposed to replace the cartridge and trigger every five years I believe. Wife's got a hot pink one, lots of choices in that brand.
https://www.stevestonmarine.com/boat...ts-inflatables

[Getbent]

Wait for the boatshow if you can...Got GREAT deals last year for a buddy...

[MichelD]

I went to Steveston Hardware in Kitsilano just after the boat show and asked for the show price and got it.

[Buckzilla]

Self inflating life jackets have NO place on rivers.
Reason being chance of deflating or popping if swept through sticks, a strainer, ( trees or debris hanging over flow) or log jams.