The best Personal Flotation Device (PFD) is the one you wear. There are many choices when it comes to picking the PFD that will keep you safe on the water. For some activities foam vests are a great choice but now there is another option, Inflatable PFDs or inflatables.
Choosing the Inflatable PFD that best fits your favorite water sports activity is important. For example, manual PFDs are a good choice if you are paddling or wade fishing. Automatics are your best choice if you don’t expect to end up in the water, but want the confidence of knowing that it will inflate automatically in seconds if the unexpected happens. Our new HIT™ (Hydrostatic Inflator Technology) PFDs are perfect if you spend time in high humidity or wet weather.
Inflatable PFDs come with either manual or automatic activation. The manual version inflates by pulling the jerk tab that hangs from the PFD at
Manuals are perfect for when there is a reasonable chance that you will end up in the water, but you’re confident that you’ll be able to pull the inflation cord when you need it.
Mustang Survival has introduced a new inflatable PFD that uses Hydrostatic Inflator Technology (HIT™) that won’t inflate in high humidity conditions. Exclusive to Mustang, it uses a water pressure valve that only opens if it has been immersed in 4 or more inches of water. You could be fishing in the pouring rain or high humidity, or storing your PFD in a locker
– it simply won’t inflate unless you go in the water.
This new inflator is maintenance free for 5 years (unless it has been inflated) and you can easily see its status. If the inflator status indicator is showing green you know it’s good to go!
Inflatables are stylish, lightweight, low profile, flexible and very comfortable to wear. They won’t get in the way whether you’re reeling in the big one, cruising or paddling to your next destination.
Inflatable PFDs are Coast Guard approved and come in a variety of stylish colors – even camouflage. Once the PFD is inflated you will see that the cell inside is bright yellow and has SOLAS reflective tape on it. After inflation it will give you twice the buoyancy of a foam vest.
Inflatables can be used over and over again. Purchasing a
For example, when paddling, kayaking or wade fishing.
Automatics are your best choice if you don’t expect to end up in the water, but want the confidence that if the unexpected happens, the PFD will inflate within seconds of being in the water. For example, on a sailboat or a powerboat. They work with a small tablet that dissolves when you enter the water – causing the inflator to activate and fill the inflatable cell.
Inflatable PFD with HIT™
MD3183 – automatic
Size
Universal Adult
Colors
Red/Black, Carbon/Black,
Tan/Black
Sailing Harness
MD3184
MA7214
Inflatable PFD with HIT™
MD3153 – automatic
Size
Universal Adult
Colors
Red/Black, Carbon/Black,
Tan/Black
Sailing Harness
MD3154
MA7214
Deluxe Inflatable PFD
MD3085 – manual MD3087 – automatic
Size
Universal Adult
Colors
Navy/Carbon, Red/Carbon
Sailing Harness
MD3082 – manual MD3084 – automatic
MA7203 – manual MA7202 – automatic
Deluxe Inflatable PFD
MD3051 – manual MD3053 – automatic
Size
Universal Adult
Colors
Navy/Carbon, Red/Carbon
Sailing Harness
MD3052 – manual MD3054 – automatic
MA7203 – manual MA7202 – automatic
When you own an Inflatable PFD you should check it before outings to make sure that it is in good working condition. Just take a few seconds to check that the indicator in the safety inspection window is green, ensure the PFD is free of rips, tears or holes, and that the Velcro™ or SecureZip™ closures are fully closed. We recommend you do some preventative maintenance a few times during the year to be sure your PFD is in full working order. Use the oral inflation tube (behind the cover) to fill the PFD to capacity and leave it overnight. The inflated cell should be just as firm in the morning as it was the night before. Full details can be found in your owner’s manual. 
