misfish Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) The last 4 years, I have always thought my mustang vest was manual inflate,as there was a rip cord that said, PULL. Well this morning I found out different. I had lifted the toon to move it around, and the vest fell off the seat, into the water. Next thing I know,it,s blowing up. LOL I thought maybe the rip cord caught on something and pulled out. Once I read the replacement read on the jacket, it said AUTO INFLATE VEST. So it seems I need a new cartridge. I do not know where to buy them, or is there an easy way to remove the clip on them and just get a co 2 pellet gun cartridge to make it work. Also the nob thingy that unscrews on the unit, is that a sensitivity thing? The vest just touch the water with it,s own weight and activated. The positive of this whole thing is, I now know if I happen to slip into the water, it will activate and keep me afloat. Thanks for any help . Off to you tube to see what I can find out. Edited July 23, 2017 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Like I figured, you tube had my answer. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaptackle Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Yep! Let Brian go first...! Seriously Buddy - I learn more from your, ummmm...aha! ya! "Life Experiences" ya - those are the words I was looking for, really! It's true! No way was I being a smart gluteus maximus, nope not me! Valuable stuff - that's what we get from you, fer shure! That the humourous presentations side of your discoveries is purely coincidental is what any reasonable analysis would surely demonstrate, along with your obvious intent to illustrate an important lesson while keeping the student's attention focused with levity. Ain't NO way it could be anything else, nope no way! Can't wait for your next trick, I mean, next lesson! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 so you had a vest that blew up did you see 72 virgns never mind i found it funny lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 The two of you can,,,,,,,,,,,, Ya thats what I meant. LOL And yes they were, but no longer,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 so you had a vest that blew up did you see 72 virgns never mind i found it funny lol Omg best post in ages????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 The manual pull is meant as a back up on the autos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 The manual pull is meant as a back up on the autos. Thanks Rob,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,need more salt to add to the open wound ??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thanks Rob,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,need more salt to add to the open wound ??????? How's about some Frank's Redhot? I put that ____ in everything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 The manual pull is meant as a back up on the autos. Thanks Rob,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,need more salt to add to the open wound ??????? Now you know it works. You don't have to "test" it next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Have an auto in the boat and use a manual in my Yak, toons etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 The two of you can,,,,,,,,,,,, Ya thats what I meant. LOL And yes they were, but no longer,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Oh those poor sheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 The manual pull is meant as a back up on the autos. I thought it was a backup if you didn't get the 72 virgins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Oh those poor sheep Cliff I am shocked,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I thought you were one of the nice guys here,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 So I found what I need on Amazon, but they dont ship to Canada. Why is that? And here I am looking at the Canadian web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 So I found what I need on Amazon, but they dont ship to Canada. Why is that? And here I am looking at the Canadian web site. You could just mosey into a Sail store. I'm sure one of these rearm kits is what you need. https://www.sail.ca/en/catalogsearch/result/?q=mustang+inflatable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Thanks Dave. I guess a drive to Woodyville is in order. Thanks again bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch seguin Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Canadian Tire also carries the re-arm kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 (edited) so you had a vest that blew up did you see 72 virgns never mind i found it funny lol You just gave me a heart attack! Thank you. You magnificent man! Edited July 25, 2017 by HTHM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Just read another article about a boating accident where an auto-inflate did not work. I think they're great for wearing while fishing as a "just in case" safety device but don't trust them while under power and up on plane. Be safe and wear a foam jacket while buzzing around the lake gents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 (edited) While I found one. Looking around on line for the hell of it. Terry found them at CTC Clearance. So Barrie south says one in stock. I go and there is none. It said in stock at 7pm I was there 7:10 pm. No way it was gone by then. So I ask if they can get more. Their reply, that was the last one a year ago. WHAT Im pissed now. Why advertise in stock when not. They look and Aliston local has 2. I call. Yes sir we have 2. Can you please hold til I get there around 4 pm today. Yes sir. Just give me your name. Awesome. Arrive. Give lady my name, tell her what I am picking up. Nothing there waiting. I sense an angry mini me coming. One lady over hears what I am looking for. She was the one I talked too. Here you go sir. Oh look, they had 2. I complete, 1 missing the bobbin. So I leave with one unit for 20 bucks. Still a great deal. I am now back in the green. I also got a surprise this morning from a co-worker. Went outside at break time and found a brand new PFD on the back of my truck. He said he didn't need it, and didn't want me to miss a days fishing. LOL The other awesome thing he said was, it matches your toon. Blue. LOL Edited July 25, 2017 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 i always thought these kits cost closer to $100? That makes me feel a lot better about the prospect of accidently dropping mine or falling in the lake! I nearly slipped off the dock in 3 feet of water a couple weeks ago wearing mine and was thinking holy crap that would have been expensive. 29 bucks aint so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 i always thought these kits cost closer to $100? That makes me feel a lot better about the prospect of accidently dropping mine or falling in the lake! I nearly slipped off the dock in 3 feet of water a couple weeks ago wearing mine and was thinking holy crap that would have been expensive. 29 bucks aint so bad. Actually you should "waste" the money and go in purposely so you learn how to get back in your boat with it on and inflated. I take a dip in my float suit every summer just for that reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 so you had a vest that blew up did you see 72 virgns never mind i found it funny lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjcanoe Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 Not all are created equally, I'm in the same situation as you. Just got back from Canadian tire with my re-arm kit. It appears they are not compatible. BPS jacket, Stearns/Coleman re-arming kit. Looks the same, feels the same, different clip. I'm not going to trust my safety on the water to that. Don't know how to post a pic anymore on here, but basically the back of the jacket tells you what type of re-arming kit you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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