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ROARING FORTIES™ Inflatable PFD/Life Jackets (MARINE)
SMA manufactures both marine (PFD type 1s) and aviation inflatable jackets
ROARING FORTIES™ SMA1060 series: Inflatable PFD Type 1s : 150 NEWTONS

ROARING FORTIES™ SMA 1060 is made in Australia in its entirety. It is Australian Standards Approved as a 150 Newtons PFD and easily exceeds EN 396 requirements . It is also approved as a COASTAL lifejacket by Marine Safety Victoria.

Suitable for person 40kg & above.This PFD when properly fastened is designed not to slip out of your head while in water.

SMA 1060 is lightweight(750g) and noncumbersome - an excellent performing PFD containing all the safety protections required by a professional. It will also provide you with the ideal comfort you require in sitting & standing postions.

It is important to note that ROARING FORTIES™ SMA 1060 is modular in that it can be varied & be incorporated with other attachments to form a life saving system.

SMA 1060 is inflated by pulling the tag downwards This will then activate the 33g co2 disposable cylinder & the bladder will inflate. It has also a mouth tube for inflate & deflate activities. This PFD comes with a whistle and solas approved reflective tapes. Light is optional.

ROARING FORTIES™ SMA1060 valise is available in different colours ( see overleaf) depending on the type of activity you are engaged in. Roaring Forties PFDs do offer you a choice. It also caters for customers who are Left Handed.

The other critical aspect of SMA1060 is that it is service & repair friendly. As Safety Marine Australia is locally based in Melbourne, we can provide you with the technical & service support. For interstate customers, we do have a network of service agents who can offer you the same assistance if required.

In addition, we sell rearming kit & valise at a very competitive price

For commercial users, we can incorporate your corperation's logo onto the valise if there is a need.


The valise is available in various colours to suit your needs.

(click on the images to view each colour option)
Red,              Black,            Navy,     Camouflage Green,     Olive Drab
                                               
Mariners,yachtmen & sailors : Favourite colours are Red & Navy Blue

Corporate Users: Favourite colour is Red

Fishermen: Favourite colours are Black, Navy Blue & Red

Duck Hunters: Favourite Colours are Camourflage, Olive Drab & Black

  • manufactured from 420 dernier-woven-nylon with a hook and a loop closure.
  • 38mm waist belt with a side release buckle and 25mm black strap with step lock adjuster.
  • Donning the vest is simple and easy with donning instructions sewn onto the valise.
  • The valise sits higher up against the chest to facilitate more movement and comfort.
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    The Inflatable bladder is manufactured from high quality fabric (radio-frequency- welded yellow polyurethane coated nylon oxford buoyancy fabric) and inflation via a combined CO2 inflation manifold and oral inflation tube. As mentioned above, the fabric is able to withstand 200,000 flex cycles without any physical damage.

    • Both Manual (inflation on pulling cord) & Automatic (inflation on contact with water) jackets are available.

    Standard location aids in the form of SOLAS retro-reflective and a whistle are fitted in convenient locations on the inflated bladder.

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    Special Features

    • Comfortable and Durable
    • Designed to float an unconscious person to a safe position with the head angled at 45º upwards in the water
    • Free Float of > 120mm
    • Collar adjustment buckle strap
    • Able to withstand 10 psi of pressure
    • Can withstand 200,000 flex cycles without physical impairment
    • Reliable & Durable
    • Light weight
    • Has a lifting harness

    NEW!!! Inflatable PFD SMA1060FR series for welders.

    Click here for more details.

    Welders Lifejacket

    Click here to watch SMA 1060 inflation video



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