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Which PFD Should You Buy? Ergofit 290 EX Live Demo!
6 de fevereiro de 2026 · 6 min · 2K visualizações
Man in yellow PFD climbs ladder from turquoise sea onto boat
O que este vídeo aborda
The Crewsaver ErgoFit 290 EX inflatable PFD is demonstrated in the water by Nick and a crew member, covering inflation, fit, and real-world use scenarios. At 290 Newtons of buoyancy, the vest provides enough flotation to support two people simultaneously — Nick demonstrates the HELP (Heat Escape Lessening Position) hold, interlocking legs with a second person while both stay afloat.▶ 1:24 Features covered include a water-activated light, integrated full harness with double crotch strap, a spray hood for wave protection, and internal space for a PLB.▶ 0:06 Nick partially deflates the PFD to demonstrate easier ladder climbing and life-raft boarding, noting that full inflation restricts arm movement.▶ 3:48 The crotch strap's role in a halyard hoist recovery is tested: without it, the harness cannot support a limp body; with it clipped, the crew hauls an unconscious-simulating person out of the water by halyard, confirming the strap is essential for MOB recovery.▶ 4:23 Nick distinguishes use cases: a lighter Crewsaver model for hot-weather coastal day sailing and racing, the ErgoFit 290 EX for offshore and night passages where the hood and PLB pocket justify the bulk.▶ 2:45 Crotch straps are non-negotiable for any harness-based MOB recovery.
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