If there's one thing we don't have a shortage of in Canada, it's water.
In fact, with over 30 000 lakes and over 200 000 kilometers of coastline, we have the most lake
area and the longest coastline of any country in the world! Pretty impressive, eh?
I'm Ryan from the sales department here at Gregg Distributors, and today we're gonna suit up for
water safety with floatation gear from Mustang Survival. Welcome back to Gear up with Gregg's.
Mustang Survival's headquarters are in beautiful British Columbia,
surrounded by thousands of fresh water lakes and right beside the majestic Pacific Ocean.
For over 50 years, they have been perfecting their line of marine safety equipment
for water rescue professionals, military, and commercial mariners alike.
If you're battling the elements on a regular basis, you need to check out the Classic
Floatation Suit. Designed to combat the harsh weather the Pacific Northwest can throw at you,
this full body suit is extremely durable, providing warmth and comfort even in frigid
Canadian waters. It is engineered with closed-cell foam to provide floatation
while also delaying the onset of hypothermia if you accidentally find yourself in the water.
This suit also has an impressive CLO rating. But what is a CLO rating anyway?
Well, CLO measures the warmth retention levels of various materials.
The base level is 0 representing a completely unclothed person -- AKA a skinny dipper!
Or, someone like me - a chunky dunker.
Here are some CLO ratings of other clothing items for comparison: Men's briefs are 0.04,
Sweatpants are 0.28, a thick sweater is 0.35, and a winter coat is 0.70.
The Classic Floatation suit has a rating of 0.42 CLO when immersed in water,
preserving precious body heat even when totally submerged.
The high-visibility orange suit has an insulated hood
and Safety Of Life At Sea or SOLAS tape along the shoulders, so you re easy to spot in an emergency.
If you don't need a Full Body Floatation Suit, we have the Classic Floatation Coat. Made with
closed-cell foam just like the full body suit, the coat has more functional elements
incorporated into its design like two large front zipper pockets, and a full-length storm flap.
It comes with an adjustable waist belt and wrist seals to keep water out and warmth in.
This coat meets industrial and regulatory requirements
and is a standard uniform for many government agencies.
Along with that Classic Floatation Coat,
you might want some Classic Floatation Bib Pants to complete your water safe ensemble.
The Adjustable suspenders and foam insulation add an extra layer of warmth and hypothermia protection.
Another great product for commercial or regulatory use is the HIT Inflatable Life jacket,
the very first auto-inflatable life jacket to be approved by Transport Canada.
Equipped with a strobe light holder, safety whistle, and SOLAS tape,
you can hit the water worry-free in this superb safety solution.
The Hydrostatic Inflator Technology automatically inflates when submerged in more than 4 inches of water.
Once inflated, it provides 38lbs of buoyancy, that's twice the floatation of most foam PFDs.
But wait a second, most people weigh quite a bit more than 38lbs,
so how can this vest possibly keep them afloat?
Well first you have to understand what this buoyancy rating means, and how its calculated
Counterintuitively, a heavier person does not need a life jacket with a higher buoyancy rating.
This is because more weight on land doesn't translate to more weight in the water.
Approximately 80% of the human body is water, which has no weight when immersed.
The average person is about 15% body fat, which is lighter than water and will make you more buoyant when you're immersed.
Let's do the math to calculate the weight in water or buoyancy rating
of a 125lb person and a 200lb person.
So the average 125lb person has 100lbs of water,
and 18.75lbs of fat, meaning they only actually weigh 6.25lbs while in water.
And the average 200lb person has 160lbs of water, and 30lbs of fat,
meaning they only weigh 10lbs while in water.
In both these cases, the 38lbs of buoyancy provided by the HIT Life Jacket
is more than enough to keep these guys afloat.
The HIT Inflatable Life jacket is also completely maintenance free for 5 years or until deployed.
But if you do have to deploy it, we also carry the necessary re-arm kits.
These come with a 33g CO2 cylinder, as well as an auto hydrostatic inflator cap and body.
The little brother to the HIT Inflatable Life Jacket
is the MIT Inflatable Life Jacket.
The Membrane Inflatable Technology reduces product weight and provides 28 lbs. of buoyancy when inflated.
It comes with a manual inflation cord but it will also automatically inflate within seconds of water entry.
"This is how they will break out"
Now let's say you are not an off-shore fisherman
or a marine. Well here at Gregg's we also carry a variety of PFDs to keep you
safe next time you're out on the water for commercial or recreational purposes.
For commercial or industrial applications, you're going to want to check out this Floatation Vest.
It has two roomy Velcro front pockets
along with an adjustable radio pocket to keep your devices handy.
The high-vis orange and SOLAS reflective tape on the shoulders make it the perfect choice
for fishing, marine, search and rescue, special operations, and security sectors.
Next up, the Industrial Universal Fit Foam PFD. A functional and economical option,
this all-purpose vest has large arm holes and adjustable belt straps for a customizable fit.
It meets the minimum buoyancy rating of 15.7lbs.
It also has SOLAS tape on the shoulders to keep you visible in low-light situations.
Mustang Survival's Industrial Mesh Vest is a great safety option.
Designed for maximum visibility and cooling with mesh shoulders,
large front Velcro pockets, and SOLAS reflective tape across the front and back of the vest.
And if you're looking for a few marine safety extras to have on hand
we also have the Water Rescue Professional Throw Bag.
This 75-foot rope floats, and has a minimum 2000lb breaking point thanks to its nylon core and polypropylene sheath.
This product is perfect for water rescue professionals as it is designed
for maximum throwing efficiency and re-loading, even with a gloved hand.
Another water safety device you might want to have handy is the Type IV Ring Buoy.
You won't have to replace this buoy every season, as it's crafted to be high impact with
a low-density polyethylene body that can withstand even the harshest environments.
Buoy-O-Buoy, we sure do have a lot of great marine safety equipment to keep in mind.
But if you have a question, feel free to leave us a comment, give us a call,
or visit our website at greggdistributors.ca. Again, I'm Ryan don't forget to hit subscribe
and thanks for tuning in to our Canadian content! I think it's time for a swim, I'm gonna need this!