![]() ![]() Speed and ease of use can be the difference between life or death and the Wingman is second to none in both categories.ĭoes the Wingman provide any buoyancy when it is not inflated? Inflatable waistpacks require users to not only inflate the bladder but also then wrangle the bladder and fasten it around their neck, these additional steps can be difficult and even impossible in some emergency situations. Two Stage Donning Required - A huge advantage of the Wingman over inflatable beltpacks and waistpacks is the fact that you simply need to pull the ripcord and the Wingman instantly floats you to safety and turns you face up. What makes the Wingman better than inflatable belt packs? The Wingman also has channels on the shoulders to keep your hydration hose locked in place and easily accessible. The Wingman is the only US Coast Guard approved inflatable life jacket with a built in hydration sleeve allowing you to insert a hydration bladder into the vest. It's slim, streamlined profile, and ergonomic fit make it the only USCG approved inflatable thin enough to swim and surf in without creating significant drag, buoyancy or bulk. The Wingman is the first USCG approved inflatable life jacket designed to go in the water with you. Our triple bursting zipper gives the Wingman its industry leading thin profile. Repacking the vest with the Triple Bursting Zipper is effortless and can be done in minutes. Hyde’s patented Triple Bursting Zipper technology automatically opens at three points upon inflation which allows the bladder to escape the vest and float you to safety. The CO2 is high on the user’s back to ensure it doesn’t interfere with kayak seats. and off the chest for swimming and surfing. Hyde's patented innovations that have never been used in an inflatable life jacket before include our CO2 mounting plate which makes the Wingman the first USCG approved inflatable life jacket with the an over the shoulder ripcord and the CO2 cylinder on the users back, the ideal spot for all high performance activities out of the way for paddling, fishing etc. What makes the Wingman different from other inflatable life jackets? The USCG does not approve inflatable life jackets (including the Wingman) for high impact activities like water skiing, jet skiing or white water rafting where there is an increased likelihood of being knocked out. ![]() What activities are Inflatable life jackets NOT USCG approved for? Therefore, we recommend contacting the airline prior to your flight to request information on their policy. Up to the discretion of the airline as to whether CO2 cylinders are allowed on board their company aircraft, either as checked luggage or carry-on. Generally yes, TSA policy allows travelers to take an inflatable life jacket with 2 spare cylinders on flights as a carry on or checked baggage (see formal policy HERE, section "CO2 Cartridge for Life Vest") however TSA leaves it ![]()
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