Stearns Sospenders Manual Inflatable Life Jacket

We were thrilled to find the Stearns Sospenders to wear on our boat. We wanted something that provided safety yet are also comfortable to wear. That is a tall order for life jackets!! However, these are the perfect solution; you don't even notice you have them on! I definitely recommend them. We did consider buying the automatic inflatables but everyone we discussed them with advised against them for the Pacific Northwest, stating that they inflate when you are not submersed in water from dampness.

ordered this because it stated universal sizing however they dont state what the size is on the website, only on the jacket, i wish i would have known this beforehand, then to compound it, they sent and charged me for two jackets, i still havnt been able to get in touch with them. its a sad sad sad thing

The only thing I did not like about this product is the way it was made in the area surrounding the neck. It seems that the design is for a child not an adult. The width of the opening is not very big and has a seam where the nylon cover is stiched right at the nexk line. This creats an uncomfortable rubing against the sides of the neck. Other than this complaint the quality of the construction looks very good.

What's nice about the Sterns SOSpenders is that it fits any size person. Next is that it does not interfere with the limited space in a Kayak. I have not had the occasion to deploy it in a real emergency situation but I have practiced using the manual inflation tube and feel that I will be able to manually inflate the PFD and save the use of the CO2 cartridge in the event of a kayak sinking, which any folding kayak can do. And in the event of a capsize due to extraordinary rough water, can release the CO2 cartridge for quick deployment. I'm happy with the security that the SPSpender PFD provides.

Product is light weight and very comfortable and I wear it any time that I am on the water.I have a 10' 2 man buster boat and this works perfect for safety concerns (makes my wife happy) and does not take up much space during storage.Highly recommend it.

Do not buy anything from Sospenders. They make defective products and there is no recourse because they sell through other outlets. Their Stearns tether is defective and dangerous. I would return it if I could.

We knew the brand but were unsure of the quality. We were not disappointed on either. We did not want an automatic inflation device yet wanted something that would work when we needed it to. This is a good thing to have on a paddleboard, in the ocean.

I have been looking for this type of PFD for a while. Going to be perfect for the driftboat keeping my boys safe.Got a good deal, pleased with shipping and happy with product.