Mustang Survival is unveiling a new generation of inflatable PFDs, with the designs intended to match the needs of sailors and anglers in all kinds of environments.
First up is the Atlas 190 DLX Life Jacket, which is intended for offshore use. This life jacket’s design earned Mustang Survival the Red Dot Award in 2024, as well as a special mention at the 2023 DAME Design Awards.
It has an innovative bladder design that defines the company’s ADAPT Technology. There are four main features: bladder lobes shaped to turn the wearer face up effectively; baffle barriers near the chin to dissipate incoming waves to the face; a wide pillow to provide greater stability for the user’s head; and dogleg design for improved in-water comfort and stability.
The Atlas 190 DLX life jacket also has an integrated, easy-to-secure spray hood to prevent secondary drowning. A SOLAS-approved, water-activated light is mounted to the highest point of the life jacket.
Mustang Survival says the ergonomic design improves all-day comfort, especially in the neck and shoulders. The cover has a thin lining of foam with inherent buoyancy, which means sailors can toss this life jacket to someone and it will float on the water’s surface, even if it’s uninflated.
Also new—but intended for coastal and inshore use—is Mustang Survival’s Elite 190 PFD. It’s designed for sailing, fishing and boating with the same bladder design as the Atlas line. This PFD allows for all-day wear without straining the neck and shoulders. There’s built-in compatibility for AIS and a personal locator beacon.
Yet another new option from Mustang Survival is the Elite 120 PFD, which is a redesign of the Elite 28 model. It still provides 28 pounds of buoyancy and is meant for anglers, sailors and boaters who want all-day comfort during inshore and coastal cruising. This PDF also has Mustang Survival’s ADAPT Technology, and the design stays put at high speeds. The low-profile and lightweight chassis, paired with a mesh back, increases breathability for hot days or especially active moments, like when there’s a big boy who’s a real fighter on the hook.
Yes, this did happen: Mustang Survival specifically tested the Elite 120 PDF with anglers and fast-boat users.
Learn more about these Mustang Survival PDFs: visit mustangsurvival.com
