Flotation Suits . . . . . .

[Photoz]

I bought a Mustang Atlantic Class floater suit at Lebaron's 'no tax' sale 4 years ago next month. I've worn it about 10 times . . . . WAY Y Y Y Y too warm, when ya have to walk a few klicks to your fave whitie / laker territory. Meant for sitting around in sub zero temps in the howling wind I'd say, definately NOT for walking long distances in though! But . . . . . during some inquiries I've read in the past on this board, I THINK I've heard guys with experience using these things suggesting this floatation material ceases to float after a period of time? Is this accurate? If so, how can you tell, short of jumping in the lake (I KNOW some might suggest I do this) if your suit still floats? If it MIGHT not, what then . . . . get the 'floatation' material replaced? Toss it? Sell it at a bargain price to somebody you don't like? (Just kidding!)

[irishfield]

I bought a Mustang Atlantic Class floater suit at Lebaron's 'no tax' sale 4 years ago next month. I've worn it about 10 times . . . . WAY Y Y Y Y too warm, when ya have to walk a few klicks to your fave whitie / laker territory. Meant for sitting around in sub zero temps in the howling wind I'd say, definately NOT for walking long distances in though! But . . . . . during some inquiries I've read in the past on this board, I THINK I've heard guys with experience using these things suggesting this floatation material ceases to float after a period of time? Is this accurate? If so, how can you tell, short of jumping in the lake (I KNOW some might suggest I do this) if your suit still floats? If it MIGHT not, what then . . . . get the 'floatation' material replaced? Toss it? Sell it at a bargain price to somebody you don't like? (Just kidding!)

 

Pretty much have to put it on and jump in a pool/lake somewhere to test it. The material will start to disintigrate over time...you can send the suits back to mustang to have them refilled.

[Jeff R]

Not to worry Photoz, there is no best before date....As long as they are stored properly, not left in sunlight, or abused then they will last for a long time...But just like life jackets and float vests, toss it in the water once a year anda make sure it floats

Hope that helps ya

[Terry]

mine is about 25 years old

 

I am somewhat afraid to put it to the test

I keep saying I will jump in the water in the summer and test it but

never remember when I don't need the suit

[ccmtcanada]

Yes they do expire Steve....I'll be happy to dispose of it for you.

 

By the way...what size are you?

[ecmilley]

the instructions on the iside of my buoy-o-buoy mention testing it for flotation once a year wearing it in to the water

[Photoz]

I'm not sure of the size . . . . but I had it made by Omar the Tent-Maker! I had considered selling it . . . . . but then I'd likely get healthy again, and need it!! You see, SOMETIMES I gotta get 'er stripped off . . . . QUICKLY!! If ya ain't quick enough . . . ah h h h . . . . never mind!

[ecmilley]

I'm not sure of the size . . . . but I had it made by Omar the Tent-Maker! I had considered selling it . . . . . but then I'd likely get healthy again, and need it!! You see, SOMETIMES I gotta get 'er stripped off . . . . QUICKLY!! If ya ain't quick enough . . . ah h h h . . . . never mind!

I know what you have gone through, so try taking it in for a modificaton, putting in a couple quick access flaps should be easy enouh for a seamstress without affecting the suits buoyoncy

[ccmtcanada]

I'm not sure of the size . . . . but I had it made by Omar the Tent-Maker! I had considered selling it . . . . . but then I'd likely get healthy again, and need it!! You see, SOMETIMES I gotta get 'er stripped off . . . . QUICKLY!! If ya ain't quick enough . . . ah h h h . . . . never mind!

 

On second thought...I'm sure it's just fine....