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Introducing Spinlock's new Deckvest 6D

by Lusty and Blundell 27 Feb 2021 16:26 PST 28 February 2021

The Deckvest 6D marks a new era for Spinlock and its popular Deckvest lifejacket range.

Following feedback and review the Spinlock design team have worked hard to develop yet again the latest in lifejacket technology and a step-change in product development.

Adjustment has been the biggest design focus developing a new buckle and adjuster system to ensure the Deckvest 6D is simple and intuitive to fit, ensuring fast, easy donning. A new buckle system, sized perfectly, passes through a soft durable front moulding, to be securely locked into place. Smooth running, wide adjuster buckles then allow for the perfect fit - whatever is being worn

New Features

- Change to one sizing - less SKUs.

- Improved fit on the shoulders - less adjustment needed and less chance of being badly fitted.

- Dual Webbing tidy retainers - keeps the Deckvest looking sleek.

- Improved Quick Buckle and side adjusters - less adjustment, more intuitive.

- Back adjustment to fit all sizes and lift away from the neck.

- Progressive design, materials and colours.

- Clean design finish, sharp detailing, laser-cut holes for a precision finish.

- Easy attachment for safety line clip.

- Harness Release System (HRS) compatible.

- Strong, bold, unique colour palette

- 4 colour options

- Durable fabrics

- Increased reflectivity on cover

- Simple leg strap with storage pocket

- Improved opening for QBZ zip - less likely to snag

- Maintained the unique Deckvest shape - a great fit for both men and women

- Overall weight reduction

- Made at Spinlock production facility, Cowes Isle of Wight

- 5-year warranty

On the Inside

- Moved firing head to back of bladder- protects the firing head and reduces snagging and risk whilst inflated

- Short cylinder improves the fit and comfort of the jacket

- More structured sprayhood - with better storage and access

- New Lume-On Light for enhanced visibility

- Pylon Light - unique to Spinlock

- UMLs latest Elite Firing Head

- 170N and 275N Buoyancy

The Spinlock Deckvest 6D range is available now nationwide through both New Zealand distributor Lusty and Blundell's three showrooms in Auckland, Whangarei and Tauranga and their nationwide network of leading marine dealers.

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