Immersion suits

[Airslot]

I think this is what you wanted.

That is a Mustang anti exposure work suit. They are great for cold weather fishing, but it better be cold because they are super warm. In the mean time, I think you have purchased this:


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[TheTinMan]

Originally Posted by charlie_the_tuna

problem with the EPIRB is that they are cost prohibitive.

True, but they have come WAY down in price. A manual one you can get for about $500 and an Auto for around $700.

[TheTinMan]

Nice Airslot...I wasn't aware of that Mustang type. I was obviously talking about the other one.


I'm sure the Mustang won't keep you from getting hypothermia as long as the other type. With the Mustang your extrimities (head, hands and feet) are not covered and that's where you lose most of your body heat...but still much better than not having one at all. ;)

[Airslot]

The top one is what the Coasties where for cold weather ops. *The local wrench also has one for water testing boats in the off season. * I've seen a few guys wear them for fishing as they have flotation built in as well.

Airslot

[charlie_the_tuna]

Originally Posted by TheTinMan

True, but they have come WAY down in price. *A manual one you can get for about $500 and an Auto for around $700. *

yup. but $500. to $700. is still a pretty big chunk for the working man.

Thanks guys: I saw one of those mustang suits today at the boat dock and while they wont keep you alive as long as one of the gumby types, they are better than nothing. I also saw some WW II airfcrew survival suits on ebay real cheap and I might order one . I sold my gumby suit to a seatow salvage guy for what I paid for it..Thanks Frank