Spinlock Deckvest VITO 170N With AFS (Advanced Floatation System) & HRSThe category-defining VITO is updated for 2026 Building on several years of research into buoyancy performance, the updated VITO features a new revolutionary integrated flotation construction. The AFS (Advanced Flotation System) puts the buoyancy of the inflated jacket where it functions best - giving enhanced rotation, freeboard and most importantly stability in the water. The low-profile gives users a much higher level of moveability both in and out of the water - essential in a rescue situation and for self-help. Features: - 170N buoyancy
- Striking design finish in durable rip stop fabric
- Hammar® hydrostatic automatic inflation system
- The AFS ( Advanced Flotation System) puts the buoyancy of the inflated jacket where it functions best – giving enhanced rotation, freeboard and very importantly stability in the water
- Very low profile bladder shape for increased manoeuvrability in water
- Smaller, lighter and softer than traditional 2D welded lifejackets
- Latest Deckvest 6D style button fastening
- Fitted with Harness Release System (HRS™)
- Central attachment loops, for remote steering or MOB alert devices
- PLB fitting approved
- Pylon Lifejacket Light™ fitted
- Lume-On™ lifejacket bladder illumination lights fitted
- The combined use of highly visible colours, hi-vis pink with hi-vis yellow has been proven to enhance visibility at distance in challenging conditions
- Structured fit allows easy donning with simple to adjust buckles
- Structured sprayhood to reduce the risk of secondary drowning fitted
- Fine tune adjust each time for layers of clothing
- Toggle attachment point for optional Chest Pack (DW-PCC)
- Wider 40mm leg strap with stowage
Spinlock's Deckvest VITO AFS now comes with the Harness Release System (HRS) fitted as standard, this is a soft loop attachment point for a safety line which can be released in an emergency to free a person from their safety line.
• Activation handle located behind soft loop, easy to locate, grab and pull
• Soft loop attachment released and open
• User separated from safety line and boat
• Easily reset to use again
• ISO12402-1 Deck Safety Harness
The Spinlock Harness Release System (HRS) is a new innovation which enables the wearer to disconnect from the safety line by releasing a lever behind the soft loop safety line attachment point of the lifejacket harness.
What is HRS?
Spinlock still considers a knife to be an essential piece of carried equipment. However, we have yet to develop a reliable consistent safety line clip release system. Instead, we are focused on developing a release system of the actual lifejacket harness. Testing showed that the harness release system needed to be simple to understand, simple to use and simple to maintain as well as reliable over the lifetime of the lifejacket. At the same time, the harness release system must meet the requirements of the ISO12402 approval.
Staying connected to the boat is undoubtedly safer than being in the water and use of a safety line is actively encouraged. However, in the event of a fall overboard, a casualty can find themselves being dragged/trapped alongside or behind the vessel. A situation which can be hard to be released from. Hammar Inflator Hammar® Hydrostatic Automatic Inflator The Hammar® inflation system is activated by water pressure and will not inflate until the cap is approximately 10cm underwater.
This system is designed for use in more extreme conditions and extended offshore sailing. The benefit of the Hammar® system is that the jacket cannot accidentally inflate from being wet with rain and sea spray.
The unit has a single indicator to show if armed. Delayed inflation can be caused if full immersion of the firing head is delayed by buoyant foul weather clothing. Deckvest VITO is approved to the following international standards:
- CE Approved
- ISO 12402-3 Lifejacket (170N)
- ISO 12401 Deck Harness
- Pylon Light ISO 12402-8
- Sprayhood ISO 12402-8
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