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<blockquote data-quote="Ray Clark" data-source="post: 496111" data-attributes="member: 31103"><p>Don't know that I'd be overly concerned about the reliability of auto-inflatables. US Navy uses a mil-spec version of them for crews working on decks of their ships. The mechanism is simple and they are USCG-approved. Between that and product liability concerns, I think manufacturers are sufficiently motivated to make sure the designs work.</p><p></p><p>And, as pointed out, auto-inflatables have to be worn to count as a PFD. However, most boat mishaps and man overboard situations render unworn traditional PFDs meaningless as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ray Clark, post: 496111, member: 31103"] Don't know that I'd be overly concerned about the reliability of auto-inflatables. US Navy uses a mil-spec version of them for crews working on decks of their ships. The mechanism is simple and they are USCG-approved. Between that and product liability concerns, I think manufacturers are sufficiently motivated to make sure the designs work. And, as pointed out, auto-inflatables have to be worn to count as a PFD. However, most boat mishaps and man overboard situations render unworn traditional PFDs meaningless as well. [/QUOTE]
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