Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket
Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket

Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket

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Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket

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Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket Specification - What's Included

  • 170N lifejacket harness, suitable for inshore and offshore sailing
  • The only lifejacket harness on the market with BackTow Technology for MOB situations where the wearer is tethered to a vessel
  • Three choices of inflation method: Prosensor Elite, Hammar, or Manual - see our inflation system guide for more information
  • Integrated Deck Safety Harness
  • Double adjusters on the back for improved comfort and fit
  • Soft Loop Attachment Point to clip on to
  • SOLAS approved water-activated light included (5 year warranty - 8 hour continuous operation once activated)
  • Fully integrated Sprayhood 
  • Whistle
  • Suitable for adult chest sizes 68cm-144cm
  • ISO12401 & ISO12402-2 approved
  • Patent number: 2782646

Choosing The Inflation System For Your Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket

Pro-Sensor Elite Inflation System

 

The Pro-Sensor Elite Inflation System is a water activated system. A compressed paper capsule is contained within the firing head; when it becomes wet, it dissolves and releases a spring to fire the CO2 cylinder and inflate your lifejacket. 

 

The firing head is designed so that water must travel upwards inside the unit to dissolve the paper pellet. It is also protected by the lifejacket cover, which means that spray and rain will not cause accidental inflation.

 

Pro-Sensor Elite Re-Arming Kits are available here. 

 

Pro-Sensor Elite Inflation System

 

The Pro-Sensor Elite Inflation System is a water activated system. A compressed paper capsule is contained within the firing head; when it becomes wet, it dissolves and releases a spring to fire the CO2 cylinder and inflate your lifejacket. 

 

The firing head is designed so that water must travel upwards inside the unit to dissolve the paper pellet. It is also protected by the lifejacket cover, which means that spray and rain will not cause accidental inflation.

 

Pro-Sensor Elite Re-Arming Kits are available here. 

 

Hammar Hydrostatic MA1 Inflation System

 

The system is based on using water pressure to release a spring and inflate the lifejacket. The Hammar firing head requires immersion in water to activate, and the yellow cap shown above needs to be approximately 10cm underwater to achieve enough water pressure to activate the unit. 

 

Water enters the unit from the spout shown on the top right hand side of the yellow unit. As water fills up inside the unit, the pressure increases until it is high enough to trigger a pin inside the casing. Once fired, the pin punctures the CO2 cylinder which is stored inside the bladder lung, causing the lifejacket to inflate.

 

The Hammar system is intended for use in more extreme sailing conditions where you are likely to be experiencing waves over the deck or similar - it is therefore often favored by sailors doing deep ocean and longer offshore sailing as it is less likely to inflate accidentally. Sailors with very wet boats or anyone working on the bow may also find that the Hammar inflation system is a good fit for them.

 

Hammar inflation systems expire after approximately 3 years and you should check the date on the front of the yellow unit before you go sailing. We recommend that you service your lifejacket annually and replace the Hammar inflation unit at least 6 months before it's stated expiry date. 

 

Hammar Re-Arming Kits are available here. 
 

UML Manual Inflation System

 

The UML Manual Inflation systems are much simpler than the Pro-Sensor and Hammar systems; you simply pull the yellow toggle to inflate the lifejacket. 

 

Manual lifejackets are sometimes favoured by sailors who want to have more control over when they do or do not inflate their lifejacket. If you have concerns about entrapment on boats (for instance, on multihulls in a capsize situation) you may want to have a manual lifejacket so that it does not inflate before you want it to. It may also be suitable for sailors who are sailing in more extreme conditions with a lot of water on deck or over the sailors, in situations where the water may accidentally inflate an automatic system.

 

Generally we advise sailors to seriously consider the automatic inflation systems first because they protect the wearer in the event that they end up in the water in a compromised situation (for instance, if they were not conscious when they entered the water). An automatic inflation lifejacket will inflate in this situation and the lifejacket is designed to turn you face-up in the water without any further action by the wearer, so that the Man Overboard/Person Overboard/MOB does not drown. 

 

UML Manual Re-Arming Kits are available here.

How BackTow Works

After inflation using whichever system is installed, the wearer manually pulls the large BackTow handle that is available on top of the right hand lung. The wearer is then turned in to a face-up seated position in the water, and they are towed alongside the vessel safely.

 

BackTow reduces the risk of injury during recovery by functioning as a structural lifting point. A halyard can be clipped to any part of the BackTow strop and even a small person can then recover a MOB wearing a TeamO with the use of a winch.

 

See the BackTow in action in just 90 seconds: 

Re-Arming Guides

Pro-Sensor Elite Inflation System

Hammar Hydrostatic Inflation System

UML Manual Inflation System

Repacking Your Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket After Inflation

Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket User Manual

Click to download and print the User Manual, or simply view below.

 

Care Instructions

Store upright in a clean dry place. 

Allow to drip dry at room temp. 

Do NOT use chemicals to clean cover. 

Do NOT use as a cushion.

Check the status of your jacket before each use - do a pre-wear check before getting on the water. You can find guidance for pre-wear checks in the User Manual (in the drop-down section above).

Compatible Items

The following items are compatible with the Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket: 

If you are at all unsure before you make your purchase, please get in touch on info@teamomarine.com or call +44 (0)4189 776000. 

Shipping Information

UK Orders

Delivery is free to all UK addresses. Please allow 3 to 5 working days for delivery. We ship our UK orders with our logistics partner APC.

 

International Orders

Orders to the USA and rest of world are sent via UPS. Please allow 5 to 7 working days for delivery. However, unexpected delays can happen; this timeframe is a guide only.

 

We endeavour to process your order within 2 working days. Please be mindful that over the weekends, public holidays and religious holidays we cannot always guarantee this same timeframe. Once processed all of our orders are shipped from our headquarters in Southampton, UK.

 

For all orders, we will send you an email notifying of when your order has been shipped and tracking information.

 

TeamO is not responsible for any packages that are lost, damaged or stolen. Furthermore, if a package is undeliverable, the customer will be held responsible for any return and original shipping charges. To prevent this from happening please double check your delivery address and look out for any delivery attempt notifications.

 

Please note that we CANNOT send to PO Boxes; please ensure a street address and phone number is supplied.

 

We also do not take responsibility for any import duties, customs and local sales taxes that you may incur by your country. Please familiarise yourself with your countries regulations as a payment penalty may occur from customs to release your goods.

 

If your parcel does incur a import fee via your country you will be held responsible to pay this at your own cost.

 

All orders will receive a tracking number and the team will be very happy to answer any questions by email at info@teamomarine.com.

Flying Information

Flying with your Offshore 170N BackTow Lifejacket should be simple. The Dangerous Goods Regulations from the International Air Transport Association state that:

 

"Small cartridges fitted into a self-inflating lifejacket must be for inflation purposes. No more than two small cylinders of carbon dioxide or another suitable non-flammable non-toxic gas fitted in the lifejacket per person and a maximum of two spare cartridges."

 

Only one personal safety device may be carried per person, and it must be packed so that it cannot be accidentally activated.

 

This means that you shouldn't encounter any issues with carrying your lifejacket either as carry-on, or if you pack it in luggage going into the hold of the aircraft; however, we recommend contacting your airline to obtain approval before your flight to ensure an easy trip.

 

Further details, including documentation you can download ahead of your trip are in our guide to flying with your lifejacket.

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