08-12-2016, 03:44 PM
[#0000FF]I put up a post last week about going into the water at Willard...and how my auto PFD did what it was supposed to do...it inflated. That meant that I had to rearm it with a new CO2 cartridge and sensor ring. Those are the 2 things that come in a Leland rearm kit. [url "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M0rM_hZ7lU"]VIDEO ON INSTALLING[/url]
Ordered a new one from Amazon for about $28. That was a costly swim. But it was past time for me to put in a new sensor ring anyway. Those who buy the auto inflate models need to check the date of manufacture on their components. Anything over 3-4 years should be serviced with a new ring. That is not as costly as the complete kit.
Just a reminder: It only takes a minute to put your PFD on. But every minute you are in cold water without it can seem like an eternity...and it might be. And once you have committed to having and wearing the inflatable you should make sure it is always ready to inflate...with current sensors. You shouldn't just wear it to satisfy the requirements of being a boater. It is there to save your life...and/or to keep your body available for recovery in the event of a serious boating accident.
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Ordered a new one from Amazon for about $28. That was a costly swim. But it was past time for me to put in a new sensor ring anyway. Those who buy the auto inflate models need to check the date of manufacture on their components. Anything over 3-4 years should be serviced with a new ring. That is not as costly as the complete kit.
Just a reminder: It only takes a minute to put your PFD on. But every minute you are in cold water without it can seem like an eternity...and it might be. And once you have committed to having and wearing the inflatable you should make sure it is always ready to inflate...with current sensors. You shouldn't just wear it to satisfy the requirements of being a boater. It is there to save your life...and/or to keep your body available for recovery in the event of a serious boating accident.
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