ROARING FORTIES™ (Closed Cells Foam) PFD (Lifejacket) Type 3s
ROARING FORTIES™ ( RF ) PFDs are light in air & water. Hence it is very comfortable to wear for longer periods. This PFD will provide a high & safe free float in water ( ie the vertical distance between the mouth & the surface of the water). Our PFDS will right a person in a safe inclined angle. By using a specialised uncoated warp knit polyester fabric, ROARING FORTIES™ PFDs (Type 1, 2 & 3) has very good permeability of water in and out of the fabric & thus providing stability in performance & consistency in buoyancy. Our fabric has a colour fastness to light reading of 4-5 on a Blue Wool Standard & colour fastness to seawater reading of 4-5 on a grey scale. With these inherent features, ROARING FORTIES™ PFDs perform much better than others when exposed to the above conditions. Apart from fungus resistant, Roaring Forties fabric is more resistant to chlorine attack than the average fabric. ROARING FORTIES™ PFDs use loose sheets of closed cell foam. This ensures ROARING FORTIES™ PFDs are soft, light, durable, dependable and very comfortable to wear over long periods. Also the soft touch is design to prevent serious injury when alighting a craft. ROARING FORTIES™ being outcome focus, also caters for larger sizes people & people with disabilities. PFD Type 3 is also a vest type. It has the same buoyancy requirements as the PFD Type 2. However PFD Type 3 does not have safety colours requirements. The PFD Type 3 are used for skiing, power boating, inland fishing, kayaking, rowing & dragon boating. NB PFDs (closed cell foam)Type 1 are not suitable for all water situations. A child wearing a PFD must be under competent supervision. see here for details (Marine Safety Site) Care Instructions For PFDs Do not use it for any other purpose than that for which it is designed for. After use, wash it in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly. Then store the PFD in a dry & well ventilated place away from sunlight & harmful chemicals
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RS 400/401: |
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ROARING FORTIES™ PFD Type 3 for Adults and Children It is a light weight quilted PFD & has double layer reinforcements. Very light strong & robust PFD for skiing & power boat activities.Very strong & durable. Made to hold securely to the body. This deluxe model has a 4 straps buckle system & is meant for serious enthusiasts in the above mentioned sports. Sizes: RS 400 - Adults (40kg+): S-M, L-XL, XXL, XXXL, XXXXL Colours: Back to Top |
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RS 270/271 |
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ROARING FORTIES™ PFD Type 3 for Adults and Children This is an economical model. It has a 3 straps buckle system. It is used for skiing & some inland boating activities Sizes: RS 270 - Adults (40 kg+): S-M, L-XL Colours: Can come in other colours combinations .
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RS 401/402/403: |
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ROARING FORTIES™ PFD Type 3 for Adults and Children This is a middle range PFD for skiing. It has a 4 straps buckle system.This light weight PFD holds well to the body with the 4 buckles system. Sizes: SJ402 - Adults (40kg+):
S-M, L-XL, XXL Colours: Can come in other colours combinations.
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Buoyant Fishing Vest |
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ROARING FORTIES™ PFD Type 3 for Adults (SMA Product # : BJ120) Comes with 4 front pockets , 1back pocket & a wool patch for wishing hooks. It also has attachments to hold the fishing rod temporarily whilst you engage in another activity. Sizes: for 40kg +: S-M, L-XL Colours:
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Kayaking/Dragon Boat Racing Jackets |
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This PFD is also Australian Standard Approved. It has buckes on the shoulders,sides & front for adjustments to suit your respective comfort level. Very popular with enthusiasts of the above mentioned sports. Many teams in the Melboune Dragon race don our jackets. Colours:
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Includes webbing on each side for an even better fitting jacket. ![]() |
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