{"product_id":"teamo-marine-170n-backtow™-coastal-inflatable-pfd-blue-with-yellow-trim","title":"TeamO PFD with BackTow™ - Coastal Blue UML Mark 5i","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeamO Marine | 170N Backtow™ Coastal Inflatable PFD | Blue with Yellow Trim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackTow™ Technology: The Perfect Gift for the Boater or Sailor in Your Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrioritize Safety with TeamO PFDs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeamO PFDs, expertly made in the UK, are designed with safety and exceptional care at their core. Ideal for shorter offshore sailing, coastal cruising, and overnight passages, these personal flotation devices (PFDs) can be purchased online or tried on at a nearby marine chandlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInflatable PFD Harness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Specifically designed for shorter offshore sailing, coastal voyages, and overnight passage sailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuoyancy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides 170N or 38 lbs of buoyancy when fully inflated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e: The inflatable PFD weighs just 1.15 kg for enhanced comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Deck Safety Harness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ensures superior safety on board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSOLAS Approved Whistle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Essential for emergency situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Double Crotch Straps\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features a soft loop attachment point for secure clipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Buckle Adjusters on Back\u003c\/strong\u003e: Enhances comfort and ensures a custom fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg height=\"359\" width=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/9239\/8234\/files\/BacktowGraphic_480x480.jpg?v=1603851358\" alt='Diagram compares two figures floating in water: the top, labeled \"All Conventional Harnesses\" with a red X, is face-down; the bottom, labeled \"Cruising Solutions TeamO PFD with BackTow™ - Offshore Grey Hammar,\" floats face-up with a green check.'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive BackTow™ Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeamO PFDs are the only inflatable harnesses on the market featuring the patented BackTow™ Technology. This innovative system is designed to safeguard the wearer during a man-overboard (MOB) situation while they remain tethered to the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter inflation, the wearer can manually activate the large BackTow™ handle, located on the top of the right-hand lung. This action repositions the wearer into a face-up seated position in the water, allowing for safe towing alongside the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BackTow™ strap serves as a strong attachment point, significantly reducing the risk of injury during recovery. With the help of a winch, even a small person can effectively recover a MOB wearing a TeamO PFD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeamO PFDs: The ultimate combination of safety, innovation, and comfort for every boater and sailor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatent number: 2782646\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Firing Head:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAutomatic inflation\u003c\/span\u003e: UML Mark 5i Inflator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingsolutions.com\/blogs\/pearls-from-the-ships-log-1\/faq-for-teamo-pfds\" title=\"FAQ\"\u003eFAQ \u003c\/a\u003eto help choose the most suitable inflation system for your \u003cspan\u003ei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enflatable PFD\u003c\/span\u003e. If you have any questions please\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiemarine.com\/pages\/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso one of our experts can help you choose the right firing head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for adult chest sizes 68cm-144cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications and Approvals:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeamO\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enflatable PFD\u003c\/span\u003e are approved by the following international standards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO12402-3 approved \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: TeamO Inflatable PFDs are a UK-made, world-class product that has the highly regarded world standard of ISO12402-3. TeamO Inflatable PFDs do not have Transport Canada or US Coast Guard approval.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransport Canada states, \"You are required by law to have a lifejacket or PFD (Personal Flotation Device) onboard for each person on a watercraft.\" The Lifejackets or PFDs must be Transport Canada approved to be counted. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are concerned with ISO12402-3 approved \u003cspan\u003ei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enflatable PFD\u003c\/span\u003e, please click\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"ISO life jacket standards page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/obp\/ui\/#iso:std:iso:12402:-3:ed-2:v1:en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto visit the ISO standards page. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any questions regarding standards go to our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingsolutions.com\/blogs\/pearls-from-the-ships-log-1\/faq-for-teamo-pfds\" title=\"FAQ for Non-Approved Life Jackets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor review ISO and Transport Canada websites. 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