Re: Killer Deal on Survival Suits - FYI
Those are all good points. The suits are unused, but not new. They have been salvaged off of commercial ships. They do not have holes or other problems, since they have not been used. These are not suits that are to be worn while working on the deck. These are survival suits that are only worn when you are going to abandon ship. They are large and designed to be climbed into quickly, with all your cloths and shoes on. They then are zipped up with only your face uncovered. They are bouyant and do not require a lifejacket, however, they are not a substitute for a lifejacket on your boat if you are inspected by the USCG. The zippers are unused but do need periodic maintenance with zipper wax, available at any dive shop. The wax is simply rubbed onto the zipper to aid in lubrication. Another good idea is to spray the wrist seals with silicone spray periodically as well. I have had two of these suits for the last 10 years on my boats and they are great. I have put them on and played around in the surf to see how they were and was very pleased with the protection they offered. Nothing is perfect but these are a whole lot better than nothing if you are going off shore for halibut or tuna. They are a bright orange color and will keep you alive in the water for many hours, even days. The price is a fraction of new and other than these occational opportunities, they never come on the market used. I personally have nothing to gain from their sale, I only wished to let people know of a great deal before they are all gone. :grin:
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