A new water sports product could be out on the market in the next few years — a life vest made especially for women, and it started right here in Lafayette. UL student Kate Brown designed the Comfort Flex Life Vest for her senior industrial design thesis project. »I grew up in Louisiana, » said Brown. « I grew up with water sports. Everyone I know fishes or swims, or does some kind of boating activity. So, I saw a real need to […]
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« Avec quatre noyades par jour en France, le début de l’été a été catastrophique », rappelle Jean-Claude Hesse. Ce Sébastiennais de 67 ans, ancien pompier de Paris, est l’inventeur d’une ceinture de survie qui ressemble à un airbag. « Cet été, elle a sauvé au moins trois personnes, qui m’ont appelé aussitôt. » « Des vacanciers m’ont appelé » Membre de la Société nationale de sauvetage en mer (SNSM) depuis 1978, il a eu l’idée de cette ceinture en […]
This inflatable SUP life jacket called the Fluid by MTI is the best low-profile personal floatation device solution to the United States Coast Guards regulation that requires stand up paddle boarders to have a PFD on board if theyre stand up paddling outside of a surf zone, swimming area, or wading area. Most stand up paddle surfers prefer to be as unencumbered as possible while theyre paddling, so this belt pack style solution stays out of the way until […]
The Floatation MARS Armor Model Coast Guard vest provides front, back and sides ballistic protection. The enhanced floatation capability ensures keeping seriously wounded body on water surface. Possibility to increase the protection through add-on hard armor inserts. Coast Guard and Navy application. Standard Features Plastic buckles closures allowing regulation and ensuring a reliable grip Full torso coverage Easy-care, sea water-resistance outershell Water-repellent outershell fabric Removable ballistic panels Pockets for additional hard armor inserts Minimum buoyancy – 100 N Waterproof ballistic […]
The Floatation Inflatable MARS Armor® Model NAVY vest provides front, back, neck and side ballistic protection. The inflatable design ensures keeping the body on water surface. Possibility to increase the protection through add-on hard armor inserts. Standard Features Full torso coverage Easy-care, salt water-resistance outershell Removable and waterproof ballistic panels Removable Inflatable collar Pockets for additional hard armor inserts Buoyancy – from 150N to 275 N Reinforced drag handle CO2 pressurized Gas Cylinder (replacable) Manual pull cord activation device Blow […]
Cet été, Reiner Weiskirchen sillonne l’Europe, où il traque les jouets de plage défectueux pour un laboratoire de recherche allemand. Ces jouets proviennent le plus souvent d’usines chinoises ; en France, les normes de production sont bien plus strictes. Envoyé spécial a accompagné l’expert en caméra cachée pendant sa sélection de jouets gonflables à analyser : bouées, sièges pour bébés, brassards… Envoyé spécial : Alerte aux bouées tueuses ou toxiques Alerté par les couleurs vives d’une bouée et l’absence […]
Bulletproof vests are great if you happen to get shot, but what happens if you get shot on a boat and fall overboard or have to dive into choppy waters to escape a fire? Well, hopefully you’re wearing the Flotation Armor Torso System (FATS) from BCB International. Designed for Marines, navy and coastguard the 310 Newtons FATS can befor used during land assaults, ship boarding and general boat use. Large capacity for when wearing/carrying a rucksack heavy belt kit and […]
Ultra lightweight and low profile – a junior inflatable lifejacket for children in the age range 8 to 15 years old weighing 20-50 Kgs. An innovation in junior safety, the CENTO is vibrant and exciting, for too many years, junior sailors have been forced to wear bulky, uncomfortable and unattractive lifejackets when out on the water. Junior 150N Category Lifejacket Harness (100N Actual) 20-50 kg weight Recommended for juniors approximately 8 to 15 years old Compact and lightweight with […]
Si votre votre gilet a été percuté le voyant témoin est passé du vert au rouge ou la tirette manuelle n’est plus en place . Dégonfler le gilet le gilet par la pipette buccale . 1. Posez le gilet sur une surface plane et essuyez l’eau restante. Maintenez la cartouche de gaz avec une main (à travers le tissu). 2. Insérez l’outil entre la bague de fermeture noire et le «bouchon» jaune, et tournez dans le sens anti-horaire. 3. Maintenant, […]
Available at 180 N, 275 N Symetric and 275 asymetric Designed for tough marine and offshore work applications, combining superior in-water performance, durability and a comfortable, ergonomic design. A low-profile compact cover – in a choice of Cordura® or wipeclean fabrics for a durable, yet comfortable, exterior of the jacket. The uniquely designed buoyancy chamber with integrated cleat-attachment system ensures best in-water performance and efficient recovery. Convenient re-packing solutions are available. Choice of Cordura® or wipe clean covers Options of […]
Grâce au pliage à plat du flotteur, le SECUMAR ULTRA AX épouse parfaitement la forme du corps et séduit par sa liberté de mouvement maximale. Le confort est amélioré, au niveau de la nuque, par la présence de laine polaire douce. La ligne ULTRA 150 newtons, est munie en série d’une sous-cutale. Catégorie flottabilité (CE): 150 N Type de flottabilité/Système de gonflage: gonflable / percuteur automatique 4001S Flottabilité / Cartouche de CO2: 170 N / CO2 Dock 32 g Taille/ […]
Un gilet de sauvetage hybride pour les conditions extrêmes. La flottabilité est assurée à la fois par de la mousse à cellules fermées et une vessie gonflable. Le Rib est équipé d’un harnais de sécurité intégré homologué EN ISO 12401, d’un harnais de levage et de deux sangles pour le soulèvement . Il comprend également un écran de pulvérisation intégré, un support VHF/Epirb, une fenêtre d’inspection de l’état du système de gonflage automatique ainsi que des points de fixation pour […]
Developed for the professional fisherman or for use when an extra -durable lifejacket with automatic inflation is needed. The Industrial 150 comes with a durable soft PVC outer cover, providing very high resistance to fish oil, industrial oil, mould, UV-light, heavy -abrasion etc. Easy re-closing by a way of a Delrin zip. Other features are retro reflective patches, lifting becket, detachable crutch strap and four toggles to attach this lifejacket to a jacket and to attach a sprayhood. Automatic cartridge […]
Hypothermia. Say it out loud and it’s an unpleasant sounding word. But it has a simple meaning. It’s when the core of your body drops to abnormally low body temperatures and if it goes too low and for too long eventually your heart can stop. Many Canadian boaters are aware of hypothermia but most are not aware that it is the ‘final stage’ your body reaches after being in cold water. Many people die during the first few minutes of […]
Meet the unpredictability of the waves with the preparedness of an I140 Ocean Mate™ 1 Infant Vest. The jacket features heavy-duty hardware to stand wear and tear on the water, plus SOLAS-grade reflective tape for better visibility in the waves. It stays put with an internal harness and crotch strap. Inside the nylon ripstop shell is durable Crosstech® Flotation Foam, giving you a life jacket that can last through years of use. Meets 2010 SOLAS requirements Heavy-duty hardware with an […]
Survitec Group is the only supplier in the world to offer a Baby Floating Survival Cot. Currently used by a large number of the leading aviation organisations the unique Baby Floating Survival Cot provides an unparalleled and highly effective solution to the problem of protecting infants in the event of an emergency aircraft ditching. The Beaufort Babycot (MK4) accommodates infants from birth to eighteen months, whilst continuing to offer a high level of protection against exposure and drowning. The Beaufort […]
This inherently buoyant baby life preserver is essential for emergency and rescue work. Built for maximum safety and comfort for the infant, it is made of soft PVC foam with the length easily adjustable to suit a wide range of sizes. To make the crib easy to use and secure, it has a front opening zip and adjustable belt, coupled with a webbing safety line and hand loop for attaching to an adult. An optional lifejacket light is also available. […]
Helicopter Transportation Suits When traveling offshore by helicopter, workers wear helicopter passenger transportation suits designed to protect them in an emergency evacuation at sea. As part of continuous improvement efforts, offshore operators in Atlantic Canada are working collectively to complete a new suit, aiming for an expected introduction in 2015. Although helicopter transportation suits currently in use offshore are still approved for use and meet previous standard requirements, the new suit’s development follows an extensive review of the Canadian General […]
Formation au Techniques Individuelles de Survie en mer Durée : 15 h 00 soit 2 jours. Prérequis : Satisfaire au moins aux normes d’aptitude médicale prévues par l’arrêté du 16 Avril 1986 conformément à l’arrêté du 26 juillet 2013. Programme théorique Introduction à la sécurité et à la survie : Les situations d’urgences, le rôle d’appel et les signaux d’alerte, la compétence des équipages,… Situations critiques : Les consignes, … Evacuation du navire Moyens individuels de sauvetage : Identification des […]
Caractéristiques techniques du gilet gonflable PLASTIMO EVO 165 Hydrostatique Hammar : Flottabilité : Catégorie 150N, flottabilité réelle 165N (gonflage par bouteille 33 g CO2) Housse extérieure : Coupe courte et et forme ergonomique arrondie. Simple, confortable et pratique a enfiler. Patch de confort frontal en mousse, intégré à la sangle. Tissu souple et resistant. Sangle dorsale pour une meilleure tenue (polypropylène larg. 40mm) Double sous-cutale (en Y) Visibilité du gilet gonflé : Chambre à air jaune + 300 cm² de bandes […]
