Lifesling 2 vs 3?

Doryman · Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 2:50 pm Post subject: Lifesling 2 vs 3?

West Marine is having a sale on Lifesling 2 for $75 (online only.) I am trying to figure out what the difference is between the Lifesling 2 and the Lifesling 3. Both seem to have 21# flotation, can be used to lift, etc., etc.

As far as I can tell the only difference is the SOLAS reflective tape and the fiberglass case, both of which I can do without. Am I missing anything?

Thanks,
Warren

tom&shan · Joined: 21 Sep 2006 Posts: 316 Photos: Dakota

Lifesling 3
flotation collar: 21 lb. buoyancy
150' of floating retrieval line
24"H x 15.75"W x 6.75"D

Lifesling 2
flotation collar: 20 lb. buoyancy
125' of floating retrieval line
22"H x 12.5"W x 5"D

Doryman · Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 4:46 pm Post subject:

Thanks, I must have missed the line length specs -- Worst Marine described both as having 21# of flotation. Still, it does not sound like enough of a significant difference to make the higher price worthwhile.

Warren

drjohn71a · Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 4:57 pm Post subject:

Warren,

I have the Lifesling 2 and it barely fits on the aft rail. I chose it after seeing not too much difference between the two and needing the smaller, soft package.

John

timflan · Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 4:57 pm Post subject:

In my opinion, the Lifesling 2 is plenty for our boats. If nothing else, the bulky hard case of the Lifesling 3 is a disadvantage for us.

Mounting it can be a trick, too, depending on what you've got where in your cockpit. Here's my solution.