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dbfan
07-21-2002, 12:32 PM
Can someone explain what a chute jacket is? and how it works?
blowngas
07-21-2002, 03:09 PM
a chute jacket is a pfd that has the majority of the flotation material located in the front of the vest to float u in a face up position if thrown from the boat---the "chute" is a small parachute attached to the pfd which in theory will deploy and slow your forward motion before entering the water--theory being that any deacleration will be benefitial before hitting water--it also has leg cuffs attached to help in keeping it attached to your torso--note: required by ihba if you have a prop boat running faster than 11 sec.---there are several companys making these, most everyone uses ones made by lifeline
Riptide01
07-21-2002, 10:42 PM
In addition, The chute is suppose to spin you around and make it more of a feet first entry into the water. Instead of head first and snapping your neck.They have worked...
[ July 22, 2002, 08:58 AM: Message edited by: Riptide01 ]
superdave013
07-22-2002, 06:56 AM
Yup, pretty much what they said.
Here's a pic of mine. The static line comming off the chute gets attached to the boat.
So far I have never had to use mine.
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Gearhead_Garage/Other_Equipment/life_line_rear.JPG
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Gearhead_Garage/Other_Equipment/life_line_front.JPG
Riptide01
07-22-2002, 09:35 AM
SuperDave,
What is the deal these days on getting the chute jackets inspected and certified?
Jeff
dbfan
07-22-2002, 11:07 AM
Thanks for the info guys!
So the chute jacket was the state of the art safety device prior to the capsule, looks like a quantum leap in terms of safety for the driver!
I saw a picture on one of the websites that showed a driver sitting with his knees up on the seat so that he could bale out if the baot got
outa shape! That's just crazy!!
WILDERTHANU54
07-22-2002, 01:57 PM
????? I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THAT!! WHAT SITE BRO?
FLYTE RISK
07-22-2002, 02:22 PM
I need one, anyone selling one??? I probably have to buy one new>>>> DAVE
Kurtis500
07-22-2002, 02:56 PM
Riptide, just send it in to Lifeline Its about $90 or so. If you wait till right before the race season you may not get it back in time.