{"product_id":"teamo-marine-170n-backtow™-coastal-inflatable-pfd-grey","title":"TeamO Marine 170N Backtow™ Coastal Inflatable PFD - Grey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarine PFD with BackTow™ Technology: The Ideal Gift for the Boater or Sailor in Your Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Unmatched Safety with TeamO PFDs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeamO PFDs, expertly crafted in the UK, are designed with an unwavering commitment to safety and exceptional quality. Perfect for shorter offshore sailing, coastal cruising, and overnight passages, these personal flotation devices (PFDs) can be purchased online or tried on at your local marine chandlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures Of the Coastal PFD:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInflatable PFD Harness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tailored for shorter offshore sailing, coastal voyages, and overnight passage sailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuoyancy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Delivers 170N or 38 lbs of buoyancy when fully inflated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Weighs just 1.15 kg for maximum comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Deck Safety Harness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ensures superior safety on board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSOLAS Approved Whistle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Essential for emergency situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Double Crotch Straps\u003c\/strong\u003e: Equipped with a soft loop attachment point for secure clipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Buckle Adjusters on Back\u003c\/strong\u003e: Enhances comfort and provides a custom fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackTow™ Technology: A Revolution in Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeamO PFDs are the only inflatable harnesses on the market featuring the innovative BackTow™ Technology. This patented system is designed to protect the wearer in a man-overboard (MOB) situation while they remain tethered to the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce inflated, the wearer can manually activate the BackTow™ handle, located on top of the right-hand lung. This action repositions the wearer into a face-up seated position in the water, allowing for safe towing alongside the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BackTow™ strap serves as a strong attachment point, significantly reducing the risk of injury during recovery. With the use of a winch, even a small person can successfully recover a MOB wearing a TeamO PFD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeamO PFDs: The perfect combination of safety, innovation, and comfort for every boater and sailor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"359\" width=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/9239\/8234\/files\/BacktowGraphic_480x480.jpg?v=1603851358\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe only i\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enflatable PFD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eharness on the market with BackTow\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTechnology. TeamO's patented BackTow\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etechnology functions in a MOB (man-overboard) situation when the wearer is still tethered to a vessel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter inflation, the wearer manually pulls the large BackTow\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehandle that is available on top of the right-hand lung. The wearer is then turned into a face-up seated position in the water and they are towed alongside the vessel safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBackTow reduces the risk of injury during recovery by functioning as a strong point. A halyard can be clipped to any part of the BackTow strap and even a small person can then recover a MOB wearing a TeamO with the use of a winch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePatent number: 2782646\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAutomatic Firing Head:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAutomatic inflation\u003c\/span\u003e: UML Mark 5i Inflator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease see our \u003ca title=\"FAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingsolutions.com\/blogs\/pearls-from-the-ships-log-1\/faq-for-teamo-pfds\"\u003eFAQ \u003c\/a\u003eto help choose the most suitable inflation system for your \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enflatable PFD\u003c\/span\u003e. If you have any questions please\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiemarine.com\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso one of our experts can help you choose the right firing head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuitable for adult chest sizes 68cm-144cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications and Approvals:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTeamO\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enflatable PFD\u003c\/span\u003e are approved by the following international standards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISO12402-3 approved \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note: TeamO Inflatable PFDs are a UK-designed, world-class product that has the highly regarded world standard of ISO12402-3. 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Investigate your local laws and rules to follow suggested guidelines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrder NOW, shipping NOW from the USA, Back IN STOCK!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cruising Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52158411473170,"sku":"TMO3AGYOR","price":399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/9172\/0804\/files\/TeamO-S2-2.jpg?v=1774962735","url":"https:\/\/www.innovativemarinegroup.com\/en-au\/products\/teamo-marine-170n-backtow%e2%84%a2-coastal-inflatable-pfd-grey","provider":"Innovative Marine Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}