{"id":68075,"date":"2017-01-25T23:18:16","date_gmt":"2017-01-26T04:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sailingworld.com\/?p=68075"},"modified":"2023-05-06T22:22:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-07T02:22:00","slug":"new-pfds-for-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sailingworld.com\/gear\/new-pfds-for-the-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"New PFDs for the New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\"spinlock <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n
\n Spinlock Aero Pro PFD<\/span>\n Spinlock<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n

Spinlock Aero Pro PFD<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

For high-performance sailing, Spinlock\u2019s newest design combines efficient form with\nadded protection. The first phase of the project was designing the T2 vest for America\u2019s\nCup challenger Land Rover BAR. The T2 then evolved into the Aero Pro model,\navailable in early 2017. The new design, an overhead-entry PFD, is made of pliable,\nhigh-buoyancy foam meant to move with the body while also providing required protection\nfor crashes and capsizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

The most unique innovation in the T2 is its back\npanel, which is made of shock-absorbing body armor for impact protection. On the Aero Pro, this panel can be replaced with a hydration bladder with a tube feed. The\nflotation is constructed within a woven shirt with a close-fitting neck and waist gaiter\nto eliminate snag points. For Land Rover BAR sailors, the T2 also includes a knife\npocket, accessible to both hands, and a recessed emergency oxygen cylinder in the\nback panel, but these features are not included in the Aero Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

While not U.S. Coast Guard-approved, the Aero Pro meets ISO requirements and weighs 1.6 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\"Mustang <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n
\n Mustang EP Ocean Racing Inflatable Vest<\/span>\n Mustang Survival<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t <\/figcaption>\n <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n

Mustang EP Ocean Racing Inflatable Vest<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n

Mustang undertook a two-year design process to create its EP Ocean Racing Inflatable\nVest, which meets U.S. Coast Guard and ISO regulations. The design focuses on comfort\nand movement, using a low-profile chassis that is slimmer around the body than on older\nmodels, without the bulk of a front closure system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

At 3.6 pounds, the PFD feels heavier in the hand due to added features \u2014 including a spray hood, integrated harness and lifting\nloop \u2014 but the weight is distributed evenly to sit across the shoulders, not the back\nof the neck. The hydrostatic inflator and cylinder are oriented sideways to avoid contact\nwith the ribs during movement, and a shortened waist profile provides good mobility. By\nmerging design and function, Mustang has created a high standard for offshore personal\nflotation, and at a reasonable price ($329).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

For 2017, Mustang has also released its Elite 38 Inflatable PFD, designed for high-performance sailing with a body-armor panel.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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