Deckvest VITO AFS - Performance Lifejacket Harness with Harness Release System by Spinlock
Spinlock
Recommended Retail Price
£320.60 Inc. VAT
Online Price (inc. VAT)
£265.40
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- 170N buoyancy
- Striking design finish in durable rip stop fabric
- Hammar® hydrostatic automatic inflation system
- The AFS ( Advanced Flotation System) puts the buoyancy of the inflated jacket where it functions best – giving enhanced rotation, freeboard and very importantly stability in the water
- Very low profile bladder shape for increased manoeuvrability in water
- Smaller, lighter and softer than traditional 2D welded lifejackets
- Latest Deckvest 6D style button fastening
- Fitted with Harness Release System (HRS™)
- Central attachment loops, for remote steering or MOB alert devices
- PLB fitting approved
- Pylon Lifejacket Light™ fitted
- Lume-On™ lifejacket bladder illumination lights fitted
- The combined use of highly visible colours, hi-vis pink with hi-vis yellow has been proven to enhance visibility at distance in challenging conditions
- Structured fit allows easy donning with simple to adjust buckles
- Structured sprayhood to reduce the risk of secondary drowning fitted
- Fine tune adjust each time for layers of clothing
- Toggle attachment point for optional Chest Pack (DW-PCC)
- Wider 40mm leg strap with stowage
The inflated product is smaller, lighter and softer than traditional 2D welded bladders, yet enhances performance in all the required measures.
The construction of the chamber also allows for an improved use of highly visible colours. The contrasting spectrum of hi-vis pink with hi-vis yellow has been proven to enhance visibility at distance in challenging conditions, over the use of a single hi-vis colour.
Internal updates include an improved structured sprayhood, along with new integrated attachment points for beacons, giving better accessibility and usability of these key components.
The Hydrostatic Hammar ® inflator is protected on the back of the jacket, reducing the risk of snagging and damage whilst being worn and in-use.
The softer more flexible internal construction of the AFS further enhances the fit and wearability of the jacket for daily use, whilst the improved single point adjustment gives a quick secure fit, simplifying the fitting.
The Harness Release System (HRS), a vital safety feature for the harness is now standard on every VITO, as are the exclusive Lume-On and Pylon lights that significantly aid location in the dark.
• Activation handle located behind soft loop, easy to locate, grab and pull
• Soft loop attachment released and open
• User separated from safety line and boat
• Easily reset to use again
• ISO12402-1 Deck Safety Harness
The Spinlock Harness Release System (HRS) is a new innovation which enables the wearer to disconnect from the safety line by releasing a lever behind the soft loop safety line attachment point of the lifejacket harness.
What is HRS?
Spinlock still considers a knife to be an essential piece of carried equipment. However, we have yet to develop a reliable consistent safety line clip release system. Instead, we are focused on developing a release system of the actual lifejacket harness. Testing showed that the harness release system needed to be simple to understand, simple to use and simple to maintain as well as reliable over the lifetime of the lifejacket. At the same time, the harness release system must meet the requirements of the ISO12402 approval.
Staying connected to the boat is undoubtedly safer than being in the water and use of a safety line is actively encouraged. However, in the event of a fall overboard, a casualty can find themselves being dragged/trapped alongside or behind the vessel. A situation which can be hard to be released from.
This system is designed for use in more extreme conditions and extended offshore sailing. The benefit of the Hammar® system is that the jacket cannot accidentally inflate from being wet with rain and sea spray.
The unit has a single indicator to show if armed. Delayed inflation can be caused if full immersion of the firing head is delayed by buoyant foul weather clothing.
Showroom & Postal Address:
Chas Newens Marine Company Limited
Ashlone Wharf Boat Yard
Embankment
Putney
London
SW15 1LB
Phone:
0208 788 4587
Delivery
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As with everything automatic, sometimes it might not present you with the best value price, please feel free to contact our helpful team who will endeavour to provide you with our best price for shipping to your address.
UK Standard Delivery
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International Delivery
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Delivery further information
The delivery charge is automatically added to your order and you will see the total amount you have to pay before you confirm the order. Unfortunately we have to charge carriage but we do attempt to keep it to a minimum where possible
All orders leaving us require a signature, and the delivery could take place any time between 8am and 6pm depending on the courier used. If you are liable to be out, please give an alternative delivery address or type instructions into the notes section as you place your order.
Standard Service; We will aim to dispatch goods within 3 working days. Delivery on the standard service is via courier, will require a signature and we aim to deliver within 5 working days. This service will only arrive on working days.
Courier delivery; The majority of our parcels will be sent via a courier, the bulk of which are with APC Streetwise. Please be aware that they advertise their delivery times as anywhere between 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday. We are not able to dictate to them a time slot. And in most cases a signature will be required.
New! For 2020 – Putney EmbankmentClick & Collect service; New for 2020 finds our first ever collection point on the Putney Embankment. Please select Pick Up at checkout to activate the service
NB; For orders to mainland Europe and Rest of World, the cost for carriage is calculated on order package weight and final destination. The price given at checkout is a guide only and an accurate postage cost will be calculated and invoiced to you if a supplement is required. If you would like to know this figure before despatch please feel free to contact us for a quote. Please be advised that if your order is sent via courier outside of the EU you may need to pay for import/custom taxes after the order has been delivered to you. This is standard procedure by the courier to ensure that your order is delivered to you as soon as possible and not delayed in customs. These charges are solely dependent on your local customs office and the courier, we have no control over these charges. We would kindly suggest contacting your local customs office for more information and advice. Additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by you; unfortunately, we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. We are unable to reimburse any costs incurred regardless of the circumstances.
ANTIFOUL & PAINT ORDERS; Please be aware that we can only send antifoul & Paint products within GB Mainland. We CANNOT send antifoul & paint outside of GB Mainland. If you have any questions regarding this please feel free to contact our Mail order department.
LIFEJACKETS & CO2 CANNISTERS; Please be aware that we cannot currently send lifejackets with CO2 cannisters included outside of GB Mainland
LIQUIDS & CHEMICALS; Please note we are unable to deliver liquids or chemicals overseas or to highlands and island addresses. We will also have to use a courier service within GB Mainland for liquids or chemicals.
SALE OF KNIVES; In accordance with UK Law (The Offensive Weapons Act 1996), we are unable to sell knives to anyone under 18 years of age. We are unable to send knives to overseas destinations. You must upload a copy of a valid identity document to your order at time of ordering or your order will be cancelled. Knives must be sent on a signature courier service. Valid forms of ID are EU Passports, EU Photocard Driving Licence, MOD Form 90 ID Card, EU Member State National Identity Card, “PASS” ID Cards.
Last Updated 2nd September 2020
Our returns policy on items shipped within the UK is as follows:
To qualify for a refund you have 14 days from receipt of your order to notify us that you wish to cancel the order and return the goods. You then have 14 days to return the goods to us at your own expense. If you fail to notify us of your desire to cancel the order and return the goods within 14 days of receipt you are not entitled to a refund. If you do not return the goods to us within 14 days after notification you are not entitled to a refund.
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Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
If goods are faulty or damaged on receipt we will ask for photographic evidence of the fault or damage where feasible.
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Overseas orders may be refunded if the item is returned but we cannot refund the cost of shipping.