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Old 02 October 2006, 14:51   #1
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life jackets/impact jackets
for the slightly larger ribbers out there where do i buy a good impact jacket from?
i have a self inflating job,for cruising etc, but not ideal for messing or towing toys etc or when jet sking,,,
defo struggling to cover my large frame some what.
any links advice greatly appreciated


maybe if i just went on a diet..
second thoughts. nah!! stuff that i enjoy life to much, you are a long time dead..
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Old 02 October 2006, 15:49   #2
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Talk to Crewsaver about their commercial rib jacket, similar in design to that used by the RNLI inshore crews.

Superb bits of kit.
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Gul Impact jacket in XL. It will be big enough!
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thanks peeps will see what they say
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Old 03 October 2006, 10:11   #5
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Talk to Crewsaver about their commercial rib jacket, similar in design to that used by the RNLI inshore crews.

Superb bits of kit.
They are very expensive; £400 comes to mind.
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