DRIFTER_016 Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Here's your chance to get an Inflatable PFD for a price too good to pass up. Now there's no excuse to not wear one!!!! Life Vest Deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 "USCG approved"... don't we need Canadian Coast Guard approved up here to pass inspection?? Wonder what the label has on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish1965 Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Yeah we need Canadian tags, but you can just keep a cheapo one in the boat and wear this one. That is an amazing price. They're $200 here....$54 is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) I always have the CCG approved cheapies in the boat.. so that would cover it.. BUT a have heard they are going to mandate wearing a PFD very shortly.. and they would have to be Canadian approved if worn. I already ordered 6 Rick ! lol (for basically the price of the one Mustang that I use in the airplane) Interesting to note... if you go to Helly Hansen's website.. the US site shows this model.. the Canadian site doesn't and has no auto inflaters.. telling me they couldn't get CCG approval on them, but got USCG and sold to the bigger market. Either way...may actually get the "canoe" gang that frequents our place to wear these puppies!...while they sit on the other ones! Edited February 7, 2010 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish-miester Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 wow awesome price. very tempting! i really wish they were approved tho ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket09 Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Has anyone ordered from this company before, how are there shipping rates, and who do they use ups, usps, etc..? Tried there 1-800 number but only got voice mail. Thanks in advance chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Can someone answer this then, if an american comes to Canada with their PFD's, do they get fined for not having a CCG approved PFD? Rob C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 they are ok on their own boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishforfun Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 I have worn a manual inflatable for more than 30 yrs, USCG approved been checked by the OPP a half dozen times, never been asked to remove it to see if it had CCG certification. If your wearing it your making their job easier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Has anyone ordered from this company before, how are there shipping rates, and who do they use ups, usps, etc..? Tried there 1-800 number but only got voice mail. Thanks in advance chris. You have the choice at check out of UPS.. USPS.. and other choices. If you want a quote for postage before commiting.. you can click that icon too. Considering 6 jackets cost what my one Mustang did a couple years back... I'm not too worried about the postage rate to insure my kids and friends have these on during their next canoeing adventure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Can someone answer this then, if an american comes to Canada with their PFD's, do they get fined for not having a CCG approved PFD? Rob C they are ok on their own boat Ya, like Terry said. (Has that even been writen before? ) If the jackets are legal in the state that the boat is from. Or country for that matter. Not many boats from Brazil up here in Canada I'm sure, however. As with most things the officer's discretion comes into play. Generaly they are more consernd about safety rather than the letter of the law and trying to find out what is leagal in the state the boat is from, although the internet makes that a lot easier. Something else that I wasn't aware of (partialy because I don't use a inflatible pfd) If you don't have your inflatible on, it doesn't count as a pfd. Don't take my word for it, find-out for yourself. If you try to tell the officer that some guy on the interent said something was ok you deserve whatever happens to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 That is correct Rob.. you have to be wearing an inflatable for it to be "legal". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 That is correct Rob.. you have to be wearing an inflatable for it to be "legal". That is why is such a good thing they are comfortable! I always have mine on. Well, at least when I'm in the boat..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moemoe Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I called and ordered one, the sales rep said they were shipping an unbelievable amount of these to canada recently and was wondering why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Great deal, I just ordered one for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 (edited) TAKE NOTE !!!! They can only ship these Via UPS ground because of the compressed air cansisters.. Even though the website check out lets you select USPS Ground International.. they can not, nor will not ship them via the post office. UPS is notorious for extravagant Brokerage fees... but considering the savings.. I told them to go ahead with my order. They charged me $30, for UPS shipping, for 6 units. I'll see what the brokerage is when UPS calls... Edited February 8, 2010 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 TAKE NOTE !!!! They can only ship these Via UPS ground. Even though the website check out lets you select USPS Ground International.. they can not, nor will not ship them via the post office. UPS is notorious for extravagant Brokerage fees... but considering the savings.. I told them to go ahead with my order. Usually about $40, I'm still buying 2 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Usually about $40, I'm still buying 2 of them. Yep... about $33 more than Fedx charges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 shipping for one Good Afternoon Terry, The shipping fee would be $14.78. Shipping UPS Standard Ground/Hazmat. Thank you, Wendy Call Center Representative Defender Industries [email protected] 800-628-8225 x136 Fax 800-654-1616 Call Center Hours Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am – 3:00pm Sunday CLOSED Outlet Store Hours Monday – Wednesday 9:00am – 5:00pm Thursday & Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm Sunday CLOSED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I called and ordered one, the sales rep said they were shipping an unbelievable amount of these to canada recently and was wondering why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 did you ask for a commission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 did you ask for a commission HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM........................Never thought of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish1965 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Will they ship it without the canister, they are cheap to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillj Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Great idea Rick ! I'll ask when I order mine tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desship Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 (edited) I had ordered one but when I found out UPS was the shipper I cancelled .There are a couple businesses in town that have stopped using UPS because of the high brokerage fees. It is a great deal and if you check the defender site you can find 4 models on sale.You can check Canadian prices here. https://www.thefishinhole.com/index.cfm?get...;d=08&c=084 Edited February 9, 2010 by desship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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