The Onyx A/M-24 Auto/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket is lightweight and low profile, and the perfect option for kayak fishing, fishing, paddling, or boating in warmer weather conditions. So lightweight and comfortable that you won’t know you have it on until you need it.
One of the key features of this Automatic/Manual life jacket is that it inflates automatically upon immersion in water, but it also can be converted to MANUAL ONLY inflation for those times when you want the convenience of kayaking, canoeing, or fly-fishing activities where there is a good chance you may get wet or could end up in the water. If this happens, you just pull the inflation cord so the vest will inflate and keep you safely floating when you are immersed in water.
For persons 16 years of age and older; and over 80 lbs. Not recommended for non-swimmers or weak swimmers. Minimum buoyancy of 22.5 lbs. when inflated.
Inflatable life jackets can be reused after each inflation. Always read your Owner's Manual for the proper way to initially arm your life jacket with the CO2 cartridge, and how to re-arm it after it has been inflated. Use Onyx Rearming Kit #1352 for this product.
Features:
U.S. Coast Guard-approved inflatable life jacket - Automatic/Manual Inflation
Convertible from automatic/manual to manual-only inflation
Low profile design keeps you cool in warm weather
Soft neoprene neckline for all-day comfort
A protective cover is constructed with heavy-duty nylon ripstop and nylon Oxford fabrics
Small, easy to handle, and does an amazing job of both inflating and delating large fenders and low-pressure inflatable items. Only inflates to 1 psi (enough for the fenders) The 20V battery last a long time. I use a 2 stage pump for inflating the items which require 6 to 15 psi of pressure but, I use this pump to deflate the high pressure toys because it is convenient.
Not sure why they designed it the way they did, but the straps should be attached to the fender. They are very difficult to attach to the piling while holding and bending the fender to fit the piling. Once installed it’s also difficult to pull the straps tight enough so it doesn’t slide down the piling. Once installed it works fine and protected our rail from scraping so if you can install it, you’ll enjoy it.