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Aviation Life Vest
Comparison Chart

TSO'd Model Life Vests Non-TSO'd Model Life Vests

NOTE: Hoover is no longer in business.

Mfg/ModelPrice
(USD)		 Style *Buoy.
(lbs)		LightEquip.
Pouches		Overall
Rating		Comments
TSO'd Models
Eastern Aero Marine
KSE-35L848.40AV/AC/2cell35yesnofair Scalloped Neck
KSE-25L8HC256.30AV/AC/2cell/P35yesnofairScalloped Neck, pouch style
CHD-25L848.00AV/C/2cell25yesnofairScalloped Neck, child 35 to 90 lbs.
IN-V20L867.40AV/I/2cell20yesnofairInfant under 35 lbs.
Hoover
FV-35E/3505-10141.00AV/AC/2cell38yesnofairScalloped Neck
FV-35/3505-40145.00AV/AC/2cell38yesnogoodGusset, top rating airline style
FV-35E/3505-20151.00AV/AC/2cell/P38yesnofairScalloped Neck, pouch style
FV-35E/3505-50162.00AV/AC/2cell/P38yesnovery goodGusset, top rated pouch style
FV-35E/3505-501-WM72.00AV/AC/2cell/P38yesnovery goodAs above w/ Mirror & Whistle
FV-2000 185.00
225.00
**:		 AV/I/1cell 40yesnoexcellent Infant "Survival Capsule," under 35 lbs./38 inches
Switlik Parachute Co.
AV-35H47.25AV/AC/2cell35yesnogoodNeck gusset
ILV-2058.25AV/I/2cell20yesnofairInfant under 35 lbs.
HV-35P166.00AV/A/2cell/E35yesnofairUncomfortable
HV-35C248.00AV/A/2cell/EV35yesyes/2excellentTop rated
Non-TSO'd Models
Eastern Aero Marine
GA-1226.60AV/AC/1cell12optionnounacceptable Inadequate buoyancy
Hoover
FD-1822.00AV/AC/1cell18optionnounacceptableInadequate buoyancy
Switlik Parachute Co.
AV-831.50AV/AC/1cell21optionnounacceptableInadequate buoyancy
Lifesaving Systems Inc.
Pro-Lite #48188.95M/A/1cell/EY35nonomarginalOnly single cell
Pro-Vest #489198.50AV/A/2cell/EV35noyes/2goodUsed by USCG
Garlick Helicopter - Airborne SOSpenders
Single Chamber135.00AV/A/1cell/EY35optionno marginalOnly Single cell
Dual Chamber195.00AV/A/2cell/EY35optionnogoodBallistic nylon cover
Sporting Lives - SOSpenders
1-38M119.00M/A/1cell/EY 35 ***option marginalOnly Single cell
2-38MM155.00M/A/2cell/EY 35 ***optiongood
Survival Technologies Group
TECHVEST124.50M/A/1cell/EY35nonomarginalOnly Single cell
SEACURITY299.50M/AC/1cell/P25nonounacceptableNot designed to be donned prior to inflation
Mustang Engineered Technical Apparel (USA) Inc.
MD2000 Inflatable Collar152.65M/A/1cell/EY35nonomarginalExtreme chest pressure upon inflation hurt
MIV-10 Inflatable Vest109.95M/A/1cell/VR16noyes/5unacceptableInadequate buoyancy, sized
MD1190 Inflatable Pouch142.50M/A/1cell/P25nonounacceptableNot designed to be donned prior to inflation
Crewfit Original Manual140.50M/A/1cell/EY35nonomarginalOnly single cell
Sterns Manufacturing Co.
IWV-365 S.O.S. Pak63.48M/A/1cell/P22nonounacceptableNot designed to be donned prior to inflation
ILV-442 Aviator's Vest98.24A/A/1cell/VR18noyes/4unacceptableInadequate buoyancy, sized

Specifications and rating for model listed only. Similar models may be available with subtle or significant differences which would alter ratings significantly

* AV=Aviation, M=Marine / A=Adult, AC=Adult-Child, C=Child, I=Infant-Small Child / Number of inflation cells / E=Encapsulated, Y=yoke style, P=Pouch style, V=Vest style, R=retained inside vest after inflation

** Price depends on packaging option selected

*** Strap to secure TSO'd light provided, but must be supplied and installed by owner

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