- Brand: MUSTANG SURVIVAL
- Color: Red-Black
- Age Range (Description): Adult
- Life Vest Type: Type III
- Material: Stainless Steel
- SAILING LIFE VEST – The HIT with Sailing Harness is the perfect companion for your next voyage. This PFD comes equipped with two heavy-duty stainless steel D-rings for use with tethers. A safety whistle and water-resistant pocket are included.
- AUTO INFLATE LIFE VEST – Mustang Survivalβs Hydrostatic Inflator Technology (HIT) is industry-leading, and automatically inflates under water pressure. Do not worry about the vest deploying if you get wet or rained on, the HIT technology only deploys once you are in the water.
- TOP NOTCH SAILING GEAR – The HIT with Sailing Harness is trusted by professional sailors in competition due to it offering a full range of mobility, lightweight build, and stylish design. Equipped with two heavy-duty D-rings, this PFD allows you to remain tethered to your vessel with ease.
- US COAST GUARD APPROVED – At Mustang Survival, we save lives for a living. The HIT with Sailing Harness has a recreational Type 5 with Type II performance USCG rating.
- BUILT FOR SAFETY AND COMFORT – The revolutionary construction of the HIT with Sailing Harness is lightweight and mobility-enhancing. The lightweight 500D Cordura outer shell is durable, and the neoprene collar provides all-day comfort.














sangarv –
Comfortable for all day long wearing while sailing. Makes it easy to wear. Before purchasing, I called Mustang Survival and their customer service was fantastic. I wanted to understand the difference in PFDs and the rep was very knowledgeable and helpful. She explained the HIT system in depth, how it inflates only after being submerged (not from heavy rain or the occasional wave overboard). There’s a small window telling the expiration date, which is great so I don’t have to remember when i bought it and then do the math. We bought two and they are fully adjustable, so mine fits me at 5’4″ just as well as my husband’s fits him at 6’3″. I looked at every video and review I could find for just about any PFD on the market before making a decision and am very pleased to have chosen this one!
Ybull –
I’ve never fallen in the water or deliberately tested this. But it seems a good product overall. Since I rarely get to go sailing (I don’t live close enough to the water!), I don’t really get my money’s worth from this. But that’s not a fault of Mustang. It is disappointing that they claim you need to replace the cartridge after about 12 months — they’re pretty darned expensive, why wouldn’t they last a lot longer? It’s really designed for people who sail a lot more than I get to, and who do so in rougher situations. But I bought it with the hope to not have to buy a better one later.I have sailed in a soaking rain with stiff wind and was pleased it never deployed accidentally. So that critical aspect of the design seems very good.Comfort-wise I was surprised how heavy it feels, mostly around the neck and shoulders. It’s not prohibitively uncomfortable, but you aren’t going to forget it’s on either. It’s open enough that mostly it doesn’t get in the way of arm movements and such, it’s just heavy and a bit bulky.
Bob L. –
The Mustang Survival HIT inflatable PFD is the top in itβs field with the highest quality. It also inflates in three ways; submerged under 4β of water, by pulling the ripcord or by blowing into the manual tube. The harness assembly is strong and comfortable. The amount of flotation provided is highest in the category. The instruction manual clearly worded. Delivery was incredibly overnight. Packaging was fine. This is the vest you would want to bet your life on so high cost seems irrelevant.
Liz V –
My brother is a fire Captain and he recommended the mustang for my days of fishing on the kayak. I felt extra safe wearing it and the rig is super comfortable….
Josephine Potts –
Es lo q estaba buscando para una navegaciΓ³n mas segura
Wayne Stanton –
none
james jackson –
emt on fire boat easy to do my job without bulky regular pfd
James E. McBee –
Be aware that Amazon will not allow you to return this PFD if you don’t like it (because of the CO2 cartridge, or some such). Based on Mustang’s reputation I have little doubt that the PFD provides reliable operation, and it’s a bit more affordable than the competing offerings from Spinlock (though without some of the bells and whistles). The problem is that it puts pressure on the base of the neck. It’s not unbearable, but I do find it a bit uncomfortable. As any PFD/harness will only work if you wear it, comfort is a real consideration. Having sunk a good bit of money into the thing, I will wear it for a few years, but I will be going with Spinlock next time, and will make sure to read the fine print on all future Amazon orders.