Mustang MD0450 & MD0451 Inflatable PFD w/ LIFT™ and HIT™ Features
- Model No. MD0451 inflatable PFD only
- Model No. MD0450 is compatible with a sailing harness (not included)
- Shorter length design with a low, flexible profile
- Universal Adult [16 yrs + / 80lb+] with chest size 30"-52"
- 40 lbs. of buoyancy when inflated
- Automatic hydrostatic inflator technology (HIT™)
- LIFT™ provides up to 9" of freeboard -- the highest elevation out of water ever seen in a PFD
- 5-year maintenance-free inflator unless inflated
- Durable 420-Denier nylon construction is both wind and waterproof
- Neoprene Comfort Collar™
- Mesh back allows for good air flow to keep cool
- SecureZip™ closure
- Safety inspection window to easily inspect inflator status: green means it's ready to go
- Cylinder is contained inside bladder to protect against corrosion
- Backup oral inflation tube
- When inflated, LIFT™ bladder stabilizing wings on the sides and behind the neck for support
- Strobe light holder
- Safety whistle
- SOLAS reflective tape on bladder
- D-ring for kill-switch attachment
- Approved for commercial use
- U.S. Coast Guard approved Type V*
*USCG Approved Type V PFD for use when worn on uninspected commercial vessels less than 40 ft. in length not carrying passengers for hire as a substitute for a Type II or III PFD when used in accordance with the owner's manual
The LIFT™ System
LIFT™ [Life-saving Inflatable Flotation Technology] is a revolutionary flotation cell system, designed to lift you out of the water, & keep you there. By elevating the body & maintaining an upright position, LIFT™ ensures that you’re less likely to swallow water caused by rough seas & chop. And by keeping more of you out of the water, it delays hypothermia. The LIFT™ cell design delivers over 40 pounds of buoyancy & about 9" of freeboard (distance between the water’s surface & your mouth), the highest elevation out of water ever seen in a PFD. When inflated, the LIFT™ bladder has stabilizing wings on the sides and behind the neck to provide additional support in rough waters. LIFT™ provides extra safety in severe weather and increases visibility to rescue crews.
Hydrostatic Inflator Technology (HIT™)
Mustang Survival has introduced a new inflatable PFD that uses hydrostatic technology. This new Hydrostatic Inflator Technology (HIT™) is exclusive to Mustang, and uses a water pressure valve that only opens if it has been immersed in 4 or more inches of water. You could be fishing in the pouring rain, sailing in rough water, or be in 90% humidity, it simply won’t automatically inflate unless you go in the water. This reliable and low-maintenance technology is exclusive to Mustang Survival in North America and is maintenance-free for 5 years or until inflated.