Excellent instructional video. I ought to know, I produced instructional videos for many years before the TH-cam era. This one will allow me not to waste another replacement canister due to improper understanding. Well executed - thank you! Other manufacturers should watch this to see how it's done.
If you are reading this, please explain something to me. I left my two onyxs in my boat compartment and we had a heavy thunderstorm. Both of them broke. I say broke because neither one did what they are supposed to do. I know it must of been humidity, I'm not pissed about that. My A/M 24 partially inflated. Only about half of it ripped open the Velcro! Do I really trust that now? Now the insight A/24 did not inflate, but the little black plastic part on the CO2 cylinder broke off. So technically it still would work. But no, I have to spend $20 to get that little piece in a rearm kit. Two different models, two malfunctions in one day. Not good for something that I put my life in.
First off, 2 separate devices malfunctioning is pretty preposterous odds. More than likely if you need the bobbin, the life preservers got wet and the auto inflate feature worked as designed. Partial inflation upon your discovery would be due to an excessive amount of time before it was discovered. Just like any balloon, the air will not last in the inflated bladders beyond a reasonable time frame in which a person can either reach dry land or be pulled from the water. The only other thing I can think of is outdated cartridge / bobbin. I have 2 a/m24's. One I wear myself and one I keep as a spare for guests on my boat. Sadly enough, due to excessive rains and flooding I was in a situation that they were needed and when I opened storage compartment on my boat, my spare had discharged the co2 canister contents and inflated, and my personal a/m24 was manually inflated during a water rescue before I entered the water. I will add that the spare was inflated fully and still performed as designed and intended. 2 things to check when re-arming. make sure the co2 cartridge is seated TIGHT in the threaded socket. This is a puncture seal cartridge that does not always maintains a perfect seal as any kid with a co2 bb / pellet gun can tell you. And in the future, STORE INDOORS WHEN NOT IN USE. If you choose to store on your boat, consider placing in a dry storage bag when not in use since these do have the auto-inflate feature that is triggered by moisture / water. Happy Boating & Tight Lines!
@@RabbitDFFD the other option to this predicament is to convert it to manual only while in storage. That will keep them from auto inflating, as well as allow you to keep them in the boat so they are there for emergencies or not forgotten. It only takes a few second to do and makes it only operate when the ripcord is pulled. Or, just buy a manual only inflateable life jacket instead.
@@Erklzanderz Here are two examples of why one should stay with automatic inflation. The first is getting hit on the head with the boom and knocked into the water. Have to be conscious to pull the cord. The second is if in cold water. When hitting cold water, the shock forces us to inhale automatically - it's not conscious. Self inflating means we inhale air. Manual means we inhale first, then pull the cord...if we can. Stay auto, or wear foam, but only if the point is to live.
@@RechargeableLithium I completely agree, which is why I stated to convert it to manual only while they are in storage just so they don't auto inflate. Then if they don't remember to set them back up to automatic before they happen to go fishing, at least they will still have them on-board for safety. I would much rather have a manual pull than none at all! Space on a bass boat is limited, so foam jackets aren't a viable option for me personally, and they is what I do every year while boat is being stored for the winter. Thank you for your input as well buddy, have a great day!
@@Erklzanderz No worries, brother! Lots of options for the guy with storage problems. Personally, if I didn't have room to keep the life jackets, I'd probably put them in the closet for the winter, then bring them back to the boat in the spring. I hear ya about bass boats! I'm on a 27' sailboat and while I have places to stash foam jackets, my 'daily driver' is the automatic/manual inflatable that's stored in the cabin. Be safe and enjoy the fishing!
Excellent instructional video. I ought to know, I produced instructional videos for many years before the TH-cam era. This one will allow me not to waste another replacement canister due to improper understanding. Well executed - thank you! Other manufacturers should watch this to see how it's done.
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thanks for the video works great!
How much do you crank down the cylinder? Up to, but not pierced? Looks like you really cranked it down
will it work with out the green indicator clip
yes, that is just an indicator. but it does make it a little be harder to accidentally pull the cord, so better to have it.
If you are reading this, please explain something to me. I left my two onyxs in my boat compartment and we had a heavy thunderstorm. Both of them broke. I say broke because neither one did what they are supposed to do. I know it must of been humidity, I'm not pissed about that. My A/M 24 partially inflated. Only about half of it ripped open the Velcro! Do I really trust that now? Now the insight A/24 did not inflate, but the little black plastic part on the CO2 cylinder broke off. So technically it still would work. But no, I have to spend $20 to get that little piece in a rearm kit. Two different models, two malfunctions in one day. Not good for something that I put my life in.
First off, 2 separate devices malfunctioning is pretty preposterous odds. More than likely if you need the bobbin, the life preservers got wet and the auto inflate feature worked as designed. Partial inflation upon your discovery would be due to an excessive amount of time before it was discovered. Just like any balloon, the air will not last in the inflated bladders beyond a reasonable time frame in which a person can either reach dry land or be pulled from the water. The only other thing I can think of is outdated cartridge / bobbin. I have 2 a/m24's. One I wear myself and one I keep as a spare for guests on my boat. Sadly enough, due to excessive rains and flooding I was in a situation that they were needed and when I opened storage compartment on my boat, my spare had discharged the co2 canister contents and inflated, and my personal a/m24 was manually inflated during a water rescue before I entered the water. I will add that the spare was inflated fully and still performed as designed and intended. 2 things to check when re-arming. make sure the co2 cartridge is seated TIGHT in the threaded socket. This is a puncture seal cartridge that does not always maintains a perfect seal as any kid with a co2 bb / pellet gun can tell you. And in the future, STORE INDOORS WHEN NOT IN USE. If you choose to store on your boat, consider placing in a dry storage bag when not in use since these do have the auto-inflate feature that is triggered by moisture / water. Happy Boating & Tight Lines!
@@RabbitDFFD the other option to this predicament is to convert it to manual only while in storage. That will keep them from auto inflating, as well as allow you to keep them in the boat so they are there for emergencies or not forgotten. It only takes a few second to do and makes it only operate when the ripcord is pulled. Or, just buy a manual only inflateable life jacket instead.
@@Erklzanderz Here are two examples of why one should stay with automatic inflation. The first is getting hit on the head with the boom and knocked into the water. Have to be conscious to pull the cord. The second is if in cold water. When hitting cold water, the shock forces us to inhale automatically - it's not conscious. Self inflating means we inhale air. Manual means we inhale first, then pull the cord...if we can. Stay auto, or wear foam, but only if the point is to live.
@@RechargeableLithium I completely agree, which is why I stated to convert it to manual only while they are in storage just so they don't auto inflate. Then if they don't remember to set them back up to automatic before they happen to go fishing, at least they will still have them on-board for safety. I would much rather have a manual pull than none at all! Space on a bass boat is limited, so foam jackets aren't a viable option for me personally, and they is what I do every year while boat is being stored for the winter. Thank you for your input as well buddy, have a great day!
@@Erklzanderz No worries, brother! Lots of options for the guy with storage problems. Personally, if I didn't have room to keep the life jackets, I'd probably put them in the closet for the winter, then bring them back to the boat in the spring. I hear ya about bass boats! I'm on a 27' sailboat and while I have places to stash foam jackets, my 'daily driver' is the automatic/manual inflatable that's stored in the cabin. Be safe and enjoy the fishing!
Piece of JUNK
went off with a little splash of water while in my Zodiac......Going back to a regular vest.
Good video would have been better without the annoying music/noise!