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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

 

RS 400/401:

ROARING FORTIES™ PFD Type 3 for Adults and Children
(SMA Product # : SJ 400/401)

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:
BlueBerry /Purple , Blueberry/Black, Black/Red, Purple/Maude,Yellow/Green,etc    

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Soft, Comfortable and Secure:
Australian Standard Approved: AS2266
RS 270/271

ROARING FORTIES™ PFD Type 3 for Adults and Children
(SMA Product # : SJ 270/271)

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
RS 271 - Children (22-40kg)

Colours:
Yellow/Blue etc

Can come in other colours combinations

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Soft, Comfortable and Secure:
Australian Standard Approved: AS2266
RS 401/402/403:

ROARING FORTIES™ PFD Type 3 for Adults and Children
(SMA Product # : SJ401/402/403)

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
SJ 401 Older Children (22-40kg)
SJ 403 Younger Children (12-25kg)

Colours:
Purple/Maude

Can come in other colours combinations.

       

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Soft, Comfortable and Secure:
Australian Standard Approved: AS2266
Buoyant Fishing Vest

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:
Green

 

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Soft, Comfortable and Secure:
Australian Standard Approved: AS2266
Kayaking/Dragon Boat Racing Jackets

ROARING FORTIES™ PFD Type 3 for Adults designed for Kayaking , Dragon Boat racing ,Rowers, Leisure Paddlers.

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:
Can be customised to suit your team's colours & Logos.

 

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Includes webbing on each side for an even better fitting jacket.
   
 
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