This type of PFD/Life jacket needs to be serviced annually by Australian law which cost around $30~40.
Great buy @ $49.99
Australian Standard AS 4758.1. Level 150 PFD. Neoprene collar for comfortable fit. Includes whistle and oral inflating tube. Includes 33g CO2 gas cylinder for inflation. Before inflation. After inflation. Sold deflated
cheap for an inflatable adult.
I think you got this mixed up with the Adult Toy post that got removed.
Great buy @ $49.99
How much is it normally ?
As hakz83 pointed out, you have to service inflatable life jackets every year. Most companies provide a guide so you can service them yourself. You just need to keep a record that you serviced it with the life jacket so you can prove it. I haven't been able to find a guide online for these life jackets. If there isn't a guide available, you'll need to pay to get them serviced every year.
BCF has Marlin inflatables for $52.49. These definitely have the servicing guide available.
http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Marlin-Inflatabl…
http://www.marlin-australia.com.au/inflatable-servicing.html
A law more honoured in the breach, I suspect.
OP, you had me at "oral inflating tube"…
yeah, who said chivalry is dead!
To inflate the vest, pull firmly on the red cord, only when leaving the aldi.
Actually, I might buy one of these, wear it (and activated) on one of the really crowded days at Aldi, for some personal protection!
Pretty darn cheap for an inflatable, good for any yachties with excess crew on occasion
C02 gas cylinder is refillable? Or this is one-time use?
The gas cylinder will be one time use. You can normally get replacements for about $20.
Thanks! Is it the same c02 cylinder they use in inflating bike tires?
And can you replace it with a cream whipping bulb to make boating accidents more fun?
I don't know what they use for inflating bike tires. The life jacket ones look like this:
https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=144&it…
Finally, I can have a bath without fear.
Oh, wait. Perth doesn't have an Aldi. Showers it is, then.
best to be safe
Looks like Aldi are pushing for a public float after all!
Pretty cheap for an inflatable adult.