MD0450 22 - Designed for the US Coast Guard, this inflatable delivers the highest degree of safety, reliability and convenience available today. Combining Mustang Survival's revolutionary LIFT™ inflatable technology and enhanced SAR equipment vest design, the boat operator is provided with combined flotation and equipment carrying carrying capability in one comfortable product.

The MD0450 22 United States Coast Guard (USCG) Search and Rescue (SAR) Vest with LIFT™ is an excellent choice for use in all sea states and weather conditions and can be worn over the standard uniform or any of Mustang Survival's exposure protective clothing. The vest's low profile design allows for easy maneuvering on the deck and provides quick access to carried equipment. Vest pockets are designed specifically for the equipment required by the Coast Guard's Rescue and Survival Systems Manual.

Engineered with the revolutionary LIFT™ PFD design, the MD0450 22 inflatable vest delivers a high level of safety for users in variable wind and wave conditions by elevating the mouth out of the water by up to 9 inches (23cm). Known as freeboard, this increase in elevation has been shown to reduce underwater mouth immersions by 80%, increasing the chance of survival in accidental immersion situations.

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Use only Mustang Survival re-arm kits. Use of other re-arm kits may result in improper operation or failure to operate and will void the product's warranty.

Hydrostatic Technology
Hydrostatic pressure is applied to objects submerged in water. The new hydrostatic inflator needs only to be submerged 4 inches (10 cm) for hydrostatic pressure to open a pressure valve which releases a firing mechanism that automatically inflates the PFD.

Reliable Inflation
The PFD inflates under hydrostatic pressure and will not inflate prematurely due to rain, humidity or water contact (the PFD can also be inflated by pulling the activation cord).

Low Maintenance
No inflator maintenance is required for five years, unless fired.

Safety Inspection Window
Easily view the inflator replacement date and inflator status through the safety inspection window - green indicates ready for use.

SecureZip™ closure
Born from our research in military applications, the patented SecureZip™ closure system keeps the PFD closed during the most rigorous activity, makes the PFD easy to repack and effortlessly opens upon inflation.

FEATURES:

• Hammar 1F auto hydrostatic inflator is exclusive to Mustang Survival in North America and maintenance free for 5 years or until inflated
• LIFT PFD delivers up to 9" (23cm) of freeboard - highest elevation out of water ever seen in a PFD reduces mouth immersions and increases visibility to rescue crews
• Hydrostatic Inflator Technology HIT™ offers reliable inflation in a low maintenance design that will only automatically inflate when submerged in 4 or more inches of water and not inadvertently due to rain, spray or humidity
• When inflated, LIFT™ bladder has stabilizing wings on sides and behind the neck to provide support in rough waters
• Safety Inspection Window - window allows user to easily inspect inflator status: green indicates inflator is ready for use
• 1F auto hydrostatic inflator with manual backup
• SecureZIP™ closure withstands rigorous activity and is easy to repack
• Neoprene Comfort Collar™
• Durable 420-Denier nylon
• Mesh back allows for good air flow to keep wearer cool
• Cylinder is contained inside bladder to protect against corrosion
• Backup oral inflation tube
• Strobe light holder, safety whistle and SOLAS reflective tape on bladder
• High performance cell with 40 lbs. of buoyancy, when inflated, is capable of self-righting a facedown person in seconds.
• D-ring for kill switch attachment
• MA7219 Manual conversion kit sold separately
• MA1900 removable sailing harness (sold separately)
• Re-arm with MA7218 22 kit

Inflatable PFD's - Commonly asked questions

US Patent 68324145
SIN 633-21a

Hydrostatic Inflator Re-Arm Kit :: MA7218 22

Auto Hydrostatic Inflatable PFD :: MD3183

Removable Sailing Harness :: MA1900

Manual Conversion Kit :: MA7219

Auto Inflatable PFD with LIFT™ and HIT™ no harness :: MD0451

Belt Extender :: MA7637