Instructions / Assembly
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sPeciAL use DeVices
(tyPe V PFD)
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yPe V hyBRiD
iNFLAtABLe DeVice
Only for special uses or conditions.
See label for limits of use.
Varieties include boardsailing vests, deck suits, work
vests, hybrid PFDs, and others.
Advantages
Made for specic activities.
Required to be worn to be counted as a regulation PFD.
Advantages
Least bulky of all types.
High otation when inated.
Good for continuous wear.
Disadvantages
May not adequately oat some wearers unless
partially inated.
Requires active use and care of ination chamber.
Performance Level
Equal to either Type I, II or III performance as noted on
the label.
Inflated Hybrid